The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony illuminated Los Angeles on Sunday, 12 January 2026, with Hollywood's elite gathering at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills for a night of celebration and surprise victories.
Major Film and Television Triumphs
Paul Thomas Anderson's musical comedy 'One Battle After Another' and the Netflix limited series 'Adolescence' emerged as the evening's biggest winners, each securing an impressive four trophies. Anderson's film claimed the top prize for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, while he personally won for Best Director and Best Screenplay.
In a notable upset, Timothée Chalamet beat his 'One Battle After Another' co-star Leonardo DiCaprio to win Best Male Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Marty Supreme'. The drama acting categories delivered a shock, with Brazilian actor Wagner Moura winning Best Male Actor in a Drama for the Portuguese-language film 'The Secret Agent'. Jessie Buckley took home Best Female Actor in a Drama for 'Hamnet'.
New Categories and Host Highlights
The 2026 ceremony introduced a new award for Best Podcast, with nominees drawn from the world's most-listened-to shows. Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang' ultimately triumphed, beating out competitors including 'SmartLess', co-hosted by her ex-husband Will Arnett.
Comedian Nikki Glaser returned to host the gala for a second consecutive year, having made history in 2025 as the awards' first solo female host. Her opening monologue featured pointed jokes aimed at the A-list audience and broadcaster CBS.
In a poignant moment, British actor Owen Cooper referenced Liverpool during his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Male Actor on Television for his role in 'Adolescence'.
Complete List of 2026 Golden Globe Winners
Film Categories
Best Film – Drama: Hamnet
Best Film – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
Best Female Actor in a Film – Drama: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Best Male Actor in a Film – Drama: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
Best Female Actor in a Film – Musical or Comedy: Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You)
Best Male Actor in a Film – Musical or Comedy: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
Best Animated Film: Kpop Demon Hunters
Best Non-English Language Film: The Secret Agent
Best Supporting Female Actor in a Film: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Best Supporting Male Actor in a Film: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Best Original Song: "Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Sinners
Television Categories
Best Television Series – Drama: The Pitt
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: The Studio
Best Limited Series, Anthology or TV Film: Adolescence
Best Female Actor in a TV Series – Drama: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
Best Male Actor in a TV Series – Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Best Female Actor in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Male Actor in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
Best Female Actor in a Limited Series/TV Film: Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
Best Male Actor in a Limited Series/TV Film: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
Best Supporting Female Actor on Television: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
Best Supporting Male Actor on Television: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television: Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Special Awards
Best Podcast: Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Cecil B. DeMille Award: Helen Mirren
Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker
The 2026 Golden Globes solidified the continued success of streaming giant Netflix in the awards arena and celebrated a mix of established auteurs and breakthrough international talent, setting the stage for the upcoming awards season.
