Golden Globes 2025: Colin Farrell Wins for 'The Penguin' While Cristin Milioti Faces Notable Snub
Colin Farrell's transformative performance in 'The Penguin' earns him a win, but Cristin Milioti's acclaimed portrayal and the series' critical success go unrecognized in key categories.
- Colin Farrell won Best Male Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for his role as Oswald Cobblepot in HBO's 'The Penguin,' marking his third Golden Globe victory.
- Cristin Milioti, praised for her layered portrayal of Sofia Falcone in 'The Penguin,' was nominated but lost to Jodie Foster for 'True Detective: Night Country.'
- 'The Penguin,' a crime drama set in Gotham, received critical acclaim for transcending its comic book origins, with a 95% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and steadily growing viewership throughout its run.
- Critics and fans expressed disappointment over the series being overlooked for Best Limited Series, with the award going to Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer.'
- Milioti's snub highlights ongoing biases against comic book adaptations in major awards, despite her performance redefining female villains in television.