The 2025 Golden Globe Awards saw British talent shine, with Netflix’s dark comedy-drama Baby Reindeer leading the way in the TV categories.
While there were no UK winners in the film categories, Baby Reindeer took home two major awards, solidifying its status as one of the most talked-about shows of the year.
Big Wins for Baby Reindeer
The autobiographical miniseries, based on Richard Gadd’s real-life experience with a female stalker, won:
- Best Limited Series – Accepted by Richard Gadd, the show’s writer and creator.
- Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series – Jessica Gunning for her chilling performance as Martha Scott.
Richard Gadd on the Success of Baby Reindeer
Accepting his award, Gadd reflected on why the series has resonated so deeply with audiences worldwide:
“A lot of people ask me why a show this dark has gone on to be the success that it has. And I think in a lot of ways, people were crying out for something that spoke to the painful inconsistencies of being human.”
He continued:
“For a while, there’s been this belief in television that stories which are too dark and complicated won’t sell and no-one will watch them. I hope Baby Reindeer has done away with that theory because right now, when the world’s in the state that it’s in and people are really struggling, we need stories that speak to the complicated and difficult nature of our times.”
Jessica Gunning’s Emotional Acceptance Speech
Winning Best Supporting Actress, Jessica Gunning shared a heartfelt and humorous anecdote about getting a hamster for Christmas as a child, recalling the unbelievable feeling of joy.
“That phrase has become the soundtrack of my life this year,” she said, overwhelmed with emotion.
She thanked Richard Gadd, adding:
“Baby Reindeer has changed my life in ways that I can’t even explain. I can’t believe this is happening to me and I know that eight-year-old me wouldn’t either, she’d be chuffed to bits.”
Other Big Wins at the 2025 Golden Globes
- Colin Farrell won his third Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries for his role as The Penguin in HBO’s upcoming Batman spin-off series.
- Demi Moore was named Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her body horror film The Substance.
- Major film winners included Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, and Wicked.
A Big Night for Baby Reindeer
The success of Baby Reindeer at the Golden Globes cements its place as one of Netflix’s biggest critical hits, and the night marked a milestone moment for British television storytelling.
With its dark themes, gripping performances, and critical acclaim, the series has proven that audiences are hungry for complex, thought-provoking narratives—a sentiment echoed by Gadd’s powerful speech.
This British triumph at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards will likely fuel momentum for the BAFTAs and the Emmys, making Baby Reindeer a serious contender for further accolades in the months to come.
