How to Hack Streaming and Watch the 2025 Golden Globes for Free

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Things that happened at the 2024 Golden Globes? (1) Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet couldn't stop staring deeply into each other's eyes and kissing on camera, (2) Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez shared gossip that sent celebrity lip readers into an absolute frenzy, and (3) Margot Robbie arrived on the red carpet dressed as 1977’s Superstar Barbie. It was truly a NIGHT, and while I'm not personally sure if the 2025 Golden Globes will give us quite as much, things are looking promising.

Some moments to look forward to?

  • Selena Gomez is nominated for both Emilia Pérez and Only Murders in the Building.

  • Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are nominated for Wicked, so make sure to hold space for their Glinda and Elphaba inspired looks.

  • Cooper Koch. Just in general.

  • Miley Cyrus is nominated for Best Original Song, which could be a precursor to an Oscars nomination/performance.

  • Zendaya is nominated for Challengers, so we can expect the red carpet to serve.

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Other celebs in attendance? Lil' Timmy Tim (though no word if he'll once again be bringing Kylie Jenner as his date), Margaret Qualley (which means we should be getting a sweet red carpet appearance with her husband Jack Antonoff), and Jeremy Allen White for "comedy series" The Bear. Which we mostly care about because he and Molly Gordon could officially debut as a couple.

If all of the above ^^^ has inspired you to actually watch the 2025 Golden Globes live, here's how to stream it for free.

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First Up, When Are the Golden Globes?

Thanks for asking, that'd be January 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The awards show is being hosted by Nikki Glaser and will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Golden Globes,” Nikki said. “It’s one of my favorite nights of television and now I get a front row seat. The Golden Globes is not only a huge night for TV and film, but also for comedy. It’s one of the few times that show business not only allows, but encourages itself to be lovingly mocked (at least I hope so). (God I hope so.) It’s an exciting, yet challenging gig because it’s live, unpredictable, and in front of Hollywood’s biggest stars (who also might be getting wasted while seated next to their recent exes). Some of my favorite jokes of all time have come from past Golden Globes opening monologues when Tina, Amy or Ricky have said exactly what we all didn’t know we desperately needed to hear. I just hope to continue in that time honored tradition (that might also get me cancelled). This is truly a dream job.”

Where Can I Stream the Golden Globes, Ideally for Free?

CBS is hosting the awards show, so if you happen to own a TV with basic cable, you're all set. If not, the network will be live streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Don't have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and refuse to engage with another streaming site? Fully understand, but they have a week-long free trial you can sign up for.

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Tip #1

Make sure to get the free trial with SHOWTIME, because the regular Paramount+ trial is simply airing the Golden Globes on the day after. As they put it, the show is "live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs."

Tip #2

If you're like me and constantly sign up for "free trials" only to forget about them, make sure to set a calendar reminder for when the trial ends so you don't forget to cancel. Or just let that Paramount+ subscription ride and enjoy watching Matlock. I mean that in all seriousness, it's extremely cozy.

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Happy streaming!

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