Brady Corbet earned the prestigious prize over directors Jacques Audiard, Sean Baker, Edward Berger, Coralie Fargeat and Payal Kapadia

In a heartfelt moment during the 2025 Golden Globes, Brady Corbet, director of The Brutalist, honored his late friend Jeff Baena, who tragically passed away just days before the ceremony. Corbet’s emotional tribute caught the attention of both attendees and fans,

In his acceptance speech for best director, filmmaker Brady Corbet sent love to Aubrey Plaza days after her husband Jeff Baena's death.