Hugh Jackman Sparks Ryan Reynolds’ Jealousy at Gotham Awards
The 35th annual Gotham Awards were held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on December 1, 2025. This year, the ceremony featured a blend of humor, recognition, and heartfelt moments as filmmakers and actors gathered to celebrate significant cinematic achievements.
Major Awards and Triumphant Wins
This year’s standout moment came with the announcement of “One Battle After Another” winning Best Feature. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this film is seen as a strong contender in the ongoing awards season.
Meanwhile, Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident” emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing three accolades: Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, and Best Director. This win is particularly significant given Panahi’s recent legal troubles in Iran, where he was convicted of propaganda against the government.
Celebrities Shine at the Ceremony
- Hugh Jackman entertained the audience with a musical tribute alongside Kate Hudson, singing “Sweet Caroline” in a lighthearted moment that also sparked jealousy from Ryan Reynolds, Jackman’s co-star in the “Deadpool” series.
- Julia Roberts accepted a visionary tribute with director Luca Guadagnino, humorously shortening her speech due to a bathroom break.
- Adam Sandler brought humor to the event with an exuberant speech while presenting Noah Baumbach with a director tribute.
Tributes and Statements Against AI
Guillermo del Toro, who received the Vanguard Tribute for “Frankenstein,” took a bold stance against artificial intelligence in filmmaking, emphasizing that every aspect of the film was crafted by human hands. His co-stars, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, highlighted the importance of immigrant contributions to the industry.
Complete List of 2025 Gotham Awards Winners
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Feature | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident |
| Outstanding Lead Performance | Sope Dirisu, My Father’s Shadow |
| Outstanding Supporting Performance | Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners |
| Best Original Screenplay | It Was Just an Accident |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Pillion |
| Best International Feature | It Was Just an Accident |
| Best Documentary Feature | My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow |
| Breakthrough Director | Akinola Davies Jr., My Father’s Shadow |
| Breakthrough Performer | Abou Sangaré, Souleymane’s Story |
| Cultural Icon Tribute | Jeremy Allen White and Scott Cooper, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere |
| Director Tribute | Noah Baumbach, Jay Kelly |
| Ensemble Tribute | The Cast of Sinners |
| Musical Tribute | Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue |
| Spotlight Tribute | Tessa Thompson, Hedda |
| Vanguard Tribute | Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein |
| Visionary Tribute | Luca Guadagnino and Julia Roberts, After the Hunt |
The Gotham Awards not only celebrate cinematic achievements but also honor the creativity and resilience of storytellers. This year’s event hinted at an exciting awards season ahead, especially with the strong performances and innovative films showcased in 2025.
