Controversy surrounding the film 'Emilia Pérez'

The French musical 'Emilia Pérez' about a Mexican transgender drug lord won four Golden Globe Awards, sparking outrage in Mexico and Latin America for trivializing the mass death caused by the drug war. Critics condemn the film for absolving the drug lord of responsibility and using transgender identity as a narrative tool.

2025 Golden Globes Awards Show

The 2025 Golden Globes saw a 9% increase in streaming audience compared to 2024, bringing in 10.1 million viewers. Social media performance was strong, driving 40 million social impressions and surpassing 45.1 billion potential impressions. Winners included 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Brutalist' in film categories, and 'Shōgun' dominated the television awards.