The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills was a night of cinematic triumphs and high-wattage glamour, but the real spectacle unfolded at the star-studded after-parties. Power couples, stunning fashion, and a major shift in the Oscars race defined the evening's most talked-about moments.
Clooneys Command Attention on Double After-Party Night
George and Amal Clooney epitomised Hollywood elegance and endurance, making appearances at not one, but two major soirées following the main event. The couple, who recently became French citizens, first made a grand entrance at the Beverly Hilton ceremony. George, 64, looked every inch the classic film star in a black tuxedo, while Amal, 47, set the red carpet ablaze in a floor-skimming, fiery red gown.
Their night was far from over. The pair were then spotted at the exclusive Netflix Golden Globes after-party, where Amal turned heads once more in a striking green minidress. Beaming for photographs in front of the streaming giant's iconic logo, the loved-up duo mingled with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant. Later, they were seen at comedian Nikki Glaser's after-party, finally appearing pleasantly partied-out as they headed to their waiting car in the early hours.
Chalamet's Victory Alters the Oscars Landscape
On the awards front, the night delivered a significant upset. Timothée Chalamet soared to victory, winning the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme. This win has dramatically altered the Oscars forecast, propelling Chalamet ahead of previous favourite Leonardo DiCaprio as the betting favourite to win the coveted Best Actor Academy Award in March.
Chalamet's acceptance speech was notably brief, offering a muted acknowledgement to his partner, Kylie Jenner, compared to his declaration at the Critics Choice Awards the previous week. Meanwhile, DiCaprio's film, One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, had the last laugh by taking home the top prize of the night for Best Picture - Comedy or Musical, leading all films with four awards in total.
Key Winners and Star-Studded Highlights
The ceremony celebrated a diverse range of talent. In film, Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, won the prestigious Best Picture - Drama, while its star, Jessie Buckley, earned Best Actress in a Drama. On the television side, major winners included the drama series The Pitt, the comedy The Studio, and the limited series Adolescence, which swept its categories.
The after-parties were a parade of fashion and famous faces. Jennifer Lopez led the charge with a quick outfit change into a sequinned dress for the celebrations. Paris Hilton shimmered in a skin-tight, sequin-covered gown at the same venue. Other couples serving relationship goals included Charli XCX with her husband George Daniel, and Jennifer Lawrence, who made a rare awards show appearance with husband Cooke Maroney, stunning in a daring, floral-embroidered 'naked dress' by Givenchy.
The 2026 Golden Globes successfully blended recognition of artistic achievement with the irresistible glamour of Hollywood's social scene, setting a high bar for the awards season to come.
