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Here's How "The Brutalist" Director Brady Corbet Mentioned Late Director Jeff Baena And Aubrey Plaza In His Golden Globes Speech

Jeff Baena passed away earlier this weekend.

This article contains mentions of suicide.

The 2025 Golden Globes are underway, and actor and filmmaker Brady Corbet just took home one of the night's bigger trophies.

Brady Corbet in a suit holding an award and phone, speaking into a microphone

Brady took home the award for Best Director — Motion Picture for his epic drama The Brutalist, which also features Globes-nominated turns from Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones.

Adrien Brody in a plaid suit illuminated by sparklers against a clear night sky

Brady's acceptance speech was loaded with emotion. At one point, the broadcast cut to his daughter Ada, who was sitting in the audience and wiping away tears.

Brady Corbet shares an emotional moment with his daughter as he accepts the Golden Globe Award for Best Director for ‘THE BRUTALIST’ pic.twitter.com/sE4P2Soj64

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Brady also paid tribute to "three people I lost" while making The Brutalist. He mentioned his grandfather, James, his grandfather's brother, Jerry, and late producer Kevin Turen, who passed away last year.

Brady Corbet wins Best Director - Motion Picture for #TheBrutalist at the 2025 #GoldenGlobes and sends his condolences to Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena's families. pic.twitter.com/a9Vg3Rols7

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Brady also briefly mentioned Aubrey Plaza and her late husband, director Jeff Baena. As the Los Angeles Times reported earlier today, Jeff was found dead on Friday at his home. The Los Angeles County coroner's office determined suicide as the cause of death.

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena on a red carpet; the woman wears a floral embroidered dress, the man is in a suit. The backdrop has film festival logos

"Tonight, my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff's family," Brady concluded, before saying "Goodnight."

Brady Corbet in formal suit holding a golden trophy and a phone, speaking into a microphone on stage

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