Golden Globes 2025: Kieran Culkin Wins Best Supporting Actor For A Real Pain; Details Here

Kieran Culkin is usually not the one who loses when nominated for an award. But at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, he broke that trend by winning the Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film accolade for his exceptional performance in ‘A Real Pain’.

In the movie, Macaulay Culkin plays Benji, an engaging yet errant Jewish individual, accompanying his cousin (portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg) on a Holocaust tour through Poland. Notably, Eisenberg was not only in front of the camera but also behind it, writing and directing the film as well.

In the opening of his speech, Culkin acknowledged his fellow actor, Mario Lopez, who had started in the industry at a young age. “My wife and I shared a shot of tequila with Mario Lopez,” he humorously mentioned, adding, “Definitely feeling it! My entire speech is now lost.” (This version maintains the essence of the original, while making it more conversational and easy to read.)

This time around, Culkin secured his second straight Golden Globe victory, having been awarded Best Actor in a Television Drama last year for the final season of Succession. Notably, he bested his co-star Jeremy Strong during that ceremony, with both actors being nominated this year, each for their outstanding performances in The Apprentice.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but be utterly thrilled about Macaulay Culkin’s breathtaking performance in “A Real Pain.” This is his first film role since 2021’s “No Sudden Move,” and it has catapulted him into the limelight of this year’s Oscar race. The Gotham Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Independent Spirit Awards have all bestowed nominations upon him.

But the icing on the cake is that he’s already secured Supporting Actor recognitions from prestigious bodies like the National Board of Review, the New York Film Critics Circle, and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. And let me tell you, there are several other critics groups who are also singing his praises! This guy is on fire!

During his talk, Culkin lauded Eisenberg and inspired everyone present in the Beverly Hilton Ballroom to seize the opportunity to collaborate with him, considering his exceptional talent in both acting and directing.

In addition to Culkin and Strong, actors such as Yura Borisov (Anora), Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Denzel Washington (Gladiator II) were all recognized for their exceptional performances in the category of Best Supporting Actor at the Motion Picture Awards.

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2025-01-06 05:52