The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards saw Hollywood’s elite gather in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11, 2026, to celebrate a year of cinematic and television excellence. The night was defined by historic firsts, surprise upsets, and a significant boost for several stars heading toward the Academy Awards.
Chalamet Secures First Major Victory
Timothée Chalamet took a major step forward in his career by winning Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in the table tennis drama Marty Supreme. At 30, this marks Chalamet’s first Golden Globe win after five previous nominations. Notably, he edged out heavyweights including Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney.
In his acceptance speech, Chalamet credited his father for teaching him a “spirit of gratitude.” Furthermore, he shared a heartfelt moment with his partner, Kylie Jenner, who joined him inside the venue following the red carpet festivities.
Hamnet Emerges as a Drama Powerhouse
The Irish actress Jessie Buckley delivered one of the night’s most significant victories. She took home Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance in Hamnet. This film, which is an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel regarding William Shakespeare’s family, also secured a surprise win for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
Director Chloe Zhao expressed visible shock during the win. Additionally, the film’s producer, Steven Spielberg, praised Zhao as the only filmmaker capable of bringing the grief-stricken story to life. Buckley highlighted the international nature of the production, specifically noting the diverse crew that helped tell this quintessentially British story.
“One Battle After Another” Leads the Night
Despite Leonardo DiCaprio’s loss in the acting category, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was the most decorated film of the evening. Overall, the production earned four major awards:
- Best Musical or Comedy Film: Recognizing the film’s unique tone and pacing.
- Best Director and Screenplay: Both awarded to Paul Thomas Anderson for his dual creative role.
- Best Supporting Actress: Awarded to Teyana Taylor, who delivered a tearful and empowering message to young women of color.
Television and Global Highlights
The Golden Globes also recognized excellence in television, with British talent making a strong showing. Owen Cooper, the 16-year-old breakout star of the Netflix drama Adolescence, continued his awards sweep by winning Best Supporting Actor – TV. Furthermore, fellow Adolescence stars Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty were also honored for their contributions to the hit series.
Other notable winners of the night included:
- Wagner Moura: Best Drama Actor for the political thriller The Secret Agent.
- Rose Byrne: Best Musical or Comedy Actress for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
- Stellan Skarsgård: Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value.
- K-Pop Demon Hunters: Winner of both Best Animated Film and Best Original Song.
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Recipient of the ceremony’s first-ever Best Podcast award.
While the vampire thriller Sinners entered the night as a favorite, it ultimately walked away with the Box Office Achievement and Best Score prizes. Consequently, the top categories were left to the more intimate, character-driven dramas of the year.
