With Danish design on the red carpet and a Norwegian writer on the stage, the 2025 Golden Globes was a big night for Scandinavia. We break down the five biggest moments
Though not a single Skarsgård walked the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet (our money was on Stellan, given the Dune: Part II nomination, but alas), there was still a strong Scandinavian showing at Hollywood’s big night. Not only was Denmark represented in the Best Non-English Language Film category, but one Norwegian (and one half-Norwegian) took the stage, and we even got some unexpected gossip about a bona fide legend.
So without further ado, we break down the unmissable Scandinavian moments at the 2025 Golden Globes.
Mona Fastvold takes the stage as ‘The Brutalist’ nabs Best Drama
Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet and daughter Ava after 'The Brutalist' wins for Best Drama. Photo: Getty
Co-written by Norwegian filmmaker Mona Fastvold, The Brutalist was the night’s big winner, nabbing both Best Drama and Best Director for Brady Corbet, Fastvold’s co-writer, who also happens to be her partner. As Corbet accepted the final award, Fastvold and their half-Norwegian daughter, Ava, took the stage.
But the sweetest moment came earlier in the evening, during Corbet’s first speech in which he thanked “Mona, my creative partner and muse” and shouted out Ava’s stunning tulle dress as she looked on with unabashed emotion.
Isabella Rossellini remains red carpet royalty
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Half-Swedish icon Isabella Rossellini (her mother is none other than Ingrid Bergman) retained her red carpet royalty status in a red lace Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown with a dramatic sheer cape. She completed her red hot moment with red lips, red shoes and a red purse. Though she didn’t nab the award for Best Supporting Actress in Conclave, she still positively ruled the red carpet. Plus, winner Zoe Saldana revealed a delicious tidbit about Rossellini in her acceptance speech. “I had lunch one time in your house and I thought I had made it already,” said Saldana. “You’re magic.”
‘The Girl With The Needle’ crew shows out
Trine Dyrholm, Magnus von Horn, Malene Blenkov, Deborah Bayer Marlow and Vic Carmen Sonne. Photo: Getty
Danish film The Girl With the Needle was nominated for Best Foreign Language film, and its stars and director did not disappoint when it came to turning looks for their inaugural Golden Globes red carpet. Indie darling Vic Carmen Sonne stunned in custom Louis Vuitton, Swedish director Magnus von Horn looked dapper in a Tom Ford jacket, and Trine Dyrholm… well, more on that in a moment.
Trine Dyrholm wears top to toe Danish design
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Whether she’s serving on a Venice Film Festival jury or serving looks on the Cannes red carpet, legendary Danish actor Trine Dyrholm always wears Danish design, and the Golden Globes was no exception. Unsurprisingly, she opted for a look by longtime collaborator Soeren le Schmidt. Surprisingly, she didn’t wear a suit, but rather a one-shouldered sculptural shimmering midnight blue gown. She finished the look with earrings by fellow Dane Vibe Harsløf. No notes.
Scandinavian-adjacent Sebastian Stan nabs Best Supporting Actor
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Okay, hear me out. Sebastian Stan’s win for his excellent performance in A Different Man is a win for Scandinavia. First, the film co-stars Norwegian actor Renate Reinsve. Second, the win gave Stan an opportunity to shout out the other film he fronted this year, The Apprentice, which was helmed by Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi. Is Sebastian Stan a Scandinavian ally? Let’s discuss.