The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards: A Night of New Triumphs and Industry Reflections

The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the event for the second consecutive year, marking the introduction of a new award category for Best Podcast.

"One Battle After Another" led film awards with four wins, while "Adolescence" secured four awards in television categories, highlighting a night of significant achievements across both mediums.

Event Details and Broadcast

The awards ceremony commenced at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and 5 p.m. Pacific Time. It was broadcast live on CBS in the United States and streamed simultaneously on Paramount+. For Australian audiences, the event was broadcast on Ten from 7:30 PM AEDT. The Golden Globes traditionally mark the initial major awards event of Hollywood's awards season.

Hosting and Presenters

Nikki Glaser served as host for the second consecutive year, with her tenure including references to industry and political topics. A star-studded array of presenters graced the stage, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Amanda Seyfried, Macaulay Culkin, Orlando Bloom, and many others. Snoop Dogg specifically presented the inaugural Best Podcast award, a notable moment in the ceremony.

New Categories and Special Honors

This year's ceremony introduced a new award category for Best Podcast. This addition follows the introduction of awards for Box Office Achievement and Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television in previous years, reflecting an evolving media landscape.

Special Honors at "Golden Eve" Gala

Special honors were presented at a separate "Golden Eve" gala event, a recording of which aired prior to the main ceremony.

• Cecil B. DeMille Award: Dame Helen Mirren, 80, was honored for her contributions to film. Mirren is an Academy Award winner who has received three Golden Globes and was nominated for a fourth this year.
• Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker, 60, received this award for her achievements in television. Parker has won six Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards.

Nominations Overview

"One Battle After Another" led film nominations with nine nods, categorized within the musical or comedy section. Other leading film nominees included "Sentimental Value" with eight nominations and "Sinners" with seven. In television, "The White Lotus" received the highest number of nominations with six, followed by the limited series "Adolescence" with five nominations.

Inaugural Best Podcast Nominees

The nominees for the inaugural Best Podcast award included:

• "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard"
• "Call Her Daddy"
• "Good Hang with Amy Poehler"
• "The Mel Robbins Podcast"
• "SmartLess"
• "Up First from NPR"

Australian Talent Nominated

Australian talents recognized with nominations included:

• Jacob Elordi (supporting role in "Frankenstein" and lead role in "The Narrow Road to the Deep North")
• Sarah Snook (lead role in "All Her Fault")
• Rose Byrne (lead role in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You")
• Joel Edgerton (lead role in "Train Dreams")
• Nick Cave (best original song for "Train Dreams")

83rd Golden Globe Awards: Full List of Winners

Film Awards:

• Best Picture (Musical or Comedy): "One Battle After Another"
• Best Picture (Drama): "Hamnet"
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson ("One Battle After Another")
• Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson ("One Battle After Another")
• Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme")
• Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs I’d Kick You")
• Best Actor (Drama): Wagner Moura ("The Secret Agent")
• Best Actress (Drama): Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet")
• Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård ("Sentimental Value")
• Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor ("One Battle After Another")
• Best Animated Feature: "KPop Demon Hunters"
• Best Original Song: "Golden" ("KPop Demon Hunters")
• Best International Feature: "The Secret Agent" (Brazil)
• Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: "Sinners"

Television Awards:

• Best Drama Series: "The Pitt"
• Best Musical/Comedy Series: "The Studio"
• Best Limited or Anthology Series: "Adolescence"
• Best Actor (Drama Series): Noah Wyle ("The Pitt")
• Best Actress (Drama Series): Rhea Seehorn ("Pluribus")
• Best Actor (Musical/Comedy Series): Seth Rogen ("The Studio")
• Best Actress (Musical/Comedy Series): Jean Smart ("Hacks")
• Best Actor (Limited Series): Stephen Graham ("Adolescence")
• Best Actress (Limited Series): Michelle Williams ("Dying for Sex")
• Best Supporting Actor (TV Drama): Owen Cooper ("Adolescence")
• Best Supporting Actress (TV Drama): Erin Doherty ("Adolescence")
• Best Stand-Up Special: Ricky Gervais ("Mortality")

Podcast Award:

• Best Podcast: "Good Hang with Amy Poehler"

Australian Achievement Highlight: Rose Byrne, an Australian nominee, secured the Best Actress award for her role in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You." Other Australian nominees, Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook, and Joel Edgerton, did not receive awards in their respective categories.

Industry Context and Awards Season Influence

The Golden Globes are administered by Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, with approximately 400 voters, a body separate from the Academy Awards. While not a direct predictor, a win at the Golden Globes can contribute to momentum for a film or actor's campaign leading up to the Academy Awards. Other industry awards, such as the Directors Guild Awards (DGAs), Producers Guild Awards (PGAs), Actor Awards, and Writers Guild Awards (WGAs), are considered stronger indicators for Oscar outcomes due to their voting memberships aligning more closely with the Academy.

The ceremony occurred amidst ongoing discussions regarding industry box-office performance and the future of Warner Bros., including a pending $82.7 billion acquisition by Netflix and a competing offer from Paramount Skydance. Attendees were also observed wearing pins in memory of Renée Macklin Good.