LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2026 — Hollywood’s awards season officially kicked into high gear Sunday night with the Golden Globes®, and if the ceremony is any indication, expect a blend of glamour, pointed commentary, and a healthy dose of self-awareness through March 15th, when the Oscars conclude the spectacle. The “Party of the Year®,” broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton and streamed on Paramount+, didn’t disappoint.
Golden Globes 2026: A Night of Awards and Activism
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The 83rd Annual Golden Globes blended Hollywood glamour with pointed social commentary, signaling a potentially more politically charged awards season.
- The Golden Globes kicked off awards season on January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
- Nikki Glaser hosted, delivering a sharp and irreverent opening monologue.
- Several stars used the platform to address social and political issues, including wearing pins in support of Renee Good.
- Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor were among the first-time Golden Globe winners.
Comedian Nikki Glaser steered the ship for the second year running, opening with a fast-paced monologue that immediately set a tone of playful irreverence. One of the most talked-about jokes centered on the “Epstein list,” which Glaser described as “heavily censored,” playfully awarding a Golden Globe to the Department of Justice for “best editing.” The room responded with a mix of applause and audible gasps.
Beyond the jokes, the evening saw several stars using the platform to make statements. Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, and Natasha Lyonne wore pins supporting Renee Good, a woman killed in Minneapolis, bearing the slogan Be Good.
Jean Smart, who took home the award for her role in the series Hacks, echoed the sentiment, stating both on the red carpet and onstage: “It’s a time for truth in America today. I think almost everyone knows what’s right in their heart in this country.” Smart, a vocal critic of the previous administration, added, “My opinion doesn’t matter more than others, I’m an actress, but I’m convinced that each of us should use our own voice to express what we think and feel.”
First-Time Wins and Notable Triumphs
The night celebrated several firsts. Timothée Chalamet secured his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for Marty Supreme, offering a shout-out to his partner, Kylie Jenner, from the stage. Teyana Taylor also experienced a first, winning Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another. That film, based on the novel by Thomas Pynchon, proved a major winner, also taking home the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, beating out Marty Supreme. Sinners was recognized as Best Cinema and a box office success.
A New Category: Recognizing the Rise of Podcasts
The Golden Globes also acknowledged the growing popularity of podcasts, with Amy Poehler winning the inaugural Best Podcast award for Good Hang with Amy Poehler. This marks a significant step in the evolution of the awards show, recognizing a new form of entertainment.
With a mix of laughter, historic wins, and pointed jokes, the Golden Globes reaffirmed its position as a cultural barometer: less polished than the Oscars, more biting than the Emmys, and always willing to poke fun at itself—at least a little.
All the Golden Globes 2026 awards
Best Drama Film – HAMNET
Best Musical or Comedy Film – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Best Director – PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON (ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER)
Best Screenplay – PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON (ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER)
Best Leading Actor for Drama – WAGNER MOURA (THE SECRET AGENT)
Best Leading Actress for Drama – JESSIE BUCKLEY (HAMNET)
Best Leading Actor for Film Musical or Comedy – TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET (MARTY SUPREME)
Best Leading Actress for Film Musical or Comedy – ROSE BYRNE (IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU)
Best Supporting Actor for Film – STELLAN SKARSGÅRD (SENTIMENTAL VALUE)
Best Supporting Actress for Film – TEYANA TAYLOR (ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER)
Best soundtrack original per Film – LUDWIG GÖRANSSON (SINNERS)
Best Original Song for Film – “GOLDEN” – KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (NETFLIX)
Best Film in a non-English language – THE SECRET AGENT (NEON) – BRAZIL
Best Animated Film – KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (Netflix)
Best film and box office result – SINNERS (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Premier TV series and podcast
Best Musical or Comedy TV Series – LO STUDIO (APPLE TV)
Best Miniseries – ADOLESCENCE (NETFLIX)
Best Drama Series – THE PITT (HBO MAX)
Best Lead Actress in a Dramatic TV Series – RHEA SEEHORN (MOST)
Best Leading Actor for Drama TV Series – NOAH WYLE (THE PITT)
Best leading actor for TV Series, Musical or Comedy – SETH ROGEN (THE STUDIO)
Best leading actress for TV Series, Musical or Comedy – JEAN SMART (HACKS)
Best Stand-Up Comedy Show – RICKY GERVAIS (RICKY GERVAIS: MORTALITY)
Best Supporting Actress TV Series – ERIN DOHERTY (ADOLESCENCE)
Best Supporting Actor TV Series – OWEN COOPER (ADOLESCENCE)
Best Leading Actress for Miniseries – MICHELLE WILLIAMS (DYING FOR SEX)
Best Leading Actor for Miniseries – STEPHEN GRAHAM (ADOLESCENCE)
Best Podcast – GOOD WALK WITH AMY POEHLER (SPOTIFY)
