Gotham finds 2025’s best moments: A behind-the-scenes look

The Gotham Awards 2025 were full of memorable moments — including some that made it a double take.

The event took place on Monday, December 1, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, honoring some of the most talked-about films of the year, including Guillermo del Toro‘ Frankenstein, Noah Bambach‘ Jay Kelly and Paul Thomas Anderson‘ One battle after another.

In the middle of the night there was The song is Sung Blue‘ Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudsonwho received a favorable Gotham musical tribute, They are sinners Cast, which received a combination of payment for the blockbuster horror film and Springsteen: Set me free‘ Jeremy Allen White and Scott Cooperwho are given a cultural icon.

US of the Week It rounds up the best and worst moments from the show, including some you may have missed below:

Best: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Pack on PDA

Jackman, 57, and Boster, 50, joined together on the red carpet at the event. The actor looked dapper in a classic black suit, while his girlfriend sizzled in a black mequine dress which she paired with Emerald Droprings earrings. This couple, dating since last year, is doing their official work at The song is Sung Blue‘ Los Angeles Premiere in October.

Worst: Adam Sandler Noah NOAH BAUMBACH Intro

It’s too far We Opposing Sandman, but Sallder, 59, took a long time to introduce Bambach, 56, who received the Film Trage award. The actor, who seems to be facing George Clooney Finally Jay Kellyappeared onstage wrapped together Emily Mortimer nine minutes. Sandler appeared to interrupt, an-libbing comments like, “Can I get an AF*** hell yeah from everybody!

For his part, Minsime, 54, seemed to embrace Sangler’s unexpected comments.

Best: Guillermo del Toro’s fiery acceptance speech

This page Frankenstein The director ignored the producers’ orders to leave the stage while accepting the Vanguard charge from the sidelines Oscar Isaac and Jacob ElordiInstead we continue the talk and talk over the announcer as he joins in tending to Ai. Praise FrankensteinThey were cast and worked, he said: “The creativity of all of them shines in every frame of this film that is made deliberately by the people, for the people.”

Del Toro added: “It’s for all of them, and I’d like to extend our gratitude and say, ‘F*** AI.”

Worst: Jafar Panahi’s sentence

Panahi, 65, Won Best International Music, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for his drama It was just an accidentbut his victory is unfortunately with the heads of the grimmers. Earlier on Monday, human rights activists reported that an Iranian filmmaker was sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year phone ban in connection with a speech lawsuit against Iran.

Best: Ellenning’s Fun Rapport with Kristen Stewart

Tountion, 27, was linked with Stewart, 35, before they presented the award for outstanding performance in a lead role. Sopé dîrîsù between My father’s shadow.

“We have the same date: April 9th!” Elle said of stewart, to which she was added, her big sister [Dakota Fanning] you are my best friend. “

“Yeah, and I’m finally cool enough to hang out with you,” Elle said.

The worst: no hitting

Anyone watching the show at home, even if there was no sound – or no one congratulated the other prize winners, making each category feel difficult, instead of jubilees.

Good: Paul Thomas Anderson

Taking the stage is looking for the best picture One battle after anotherwriter-director Anderson, 55, took a moment to honor his wife, Rudolph, 53, saying, “December 24 years ago, I met a lady who made me a better lady: happy birthday, Show “awwwwwws.”

Good: related masters

While accepting the tribute of the culture and his own Free me somewhere Director, Scott CooperWhite, 34, his words burst out.

“We are very happy about that You are a nurse [Springsteen] he allowed us to be [his] space. And to tell stories that have never been told and have never been taken in fiction, “said the actor, who portrayed the boss in the biopic, fighting to get the rights to voice the legends.” Sorry guys, I’m tired! Allen agreed with a laugh before turning the conversation back to Cooper.

And take a class to repeat sinners, the owner of the film Ryan Coogler he admitted that he was scared. Stars: just the same We!