Heartfelt Tribute at Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist Director Honors Jeff Baena with Emotional Speech
At the 2025 Golden Globes, a poignant moment unfolded when Brady Corbet accepted the award for Best Director with an emotional tribute to the late Jeff Baena and his wife, Aubrey Plaza. Corbet won the award for his work on The Brutalist, and during his heartfelt acceptance speech, he honored the memory of Baena, who tragically passed away by suicide at the age of 47. Corbet expressed his solidarity and compassion for Plaza and Baena’s family, stating, “Finally, tonight my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff’s family,” before exiting the stage.
Plaza, who had been scheduled to present an award at the glamorous event, has not yet made an official statement regarding her husband’s untimely death. She and Baena, known for their private lifestyle, were married in 2021 during the quarantine period.
Beyond his tribute to Baena, Corbet reflected on the significance of his win, acknowledging the challenges faced by The Brutalist and expressing gratitude to the many individuals and institutions that contributed to the film’s success. He remarked on how meaningful the win was for a film that initially faced daunting odds, and humbly expressed admiration for his fellow filmmakers. Corbet extended his thanks to various collaborators, such as 24, Focus Features international, CAA, the Hungarian film lab, Kodak, and PhotoChem, while lamenting the brevity of his time on stage to thank everyone involved.
Concluding his speech, Corbet paid homage to personal influences in his life who had passed away, dedicating the moment to his grandfather James, his brother Jerry, and friend Kevin Turn. “I wouldn’t be standing here tonight if it were not for their influence,” he shared, capturing the emotional gravity of the night.
The 2025 Golden Globes continued to make headlines, not only for Corbet’s moving tribute but also for Nikki Glaser’s acerbic monologue, which left fans raving about her comedic prowess.
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