The 2026 Golden Globe Awards, marking the 83rd edition of the celebrated Hollywood event, unfolded Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Standing out in the film categories, the historic epic "One Battle After Another" emerged as the Best Motion Picture in the musical or comedy genre, while the dramatic piece "Hamnet" claimed the prize for Best Motion Picture - Drama.
Leading the evening with nine nominations, "One Battle After Another" demonstrated critical acclaim and broad recognition across various categories. Close behind was "Sentimental Value," which garnered eight nominations, reflecting strong industry presence.
Comedian Nikki Glaser reprised her role as host for the second consecutive year, guiding the ceremony with her distinctive style and wit. The night began on an energetic note as Teyana Taylor received the award for Best Female Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for her role in "One Battle After Another." The ceremony also maintained its reputation for being one of the more spirited and lively entertainment events, often described as Hollywood’s most convivial gathering.
The broadcast was available to viewers on CBS and accessible via streaming on Paramount+, extending its reach to a broad audience.
The key winners in the motion picture categories included:
- Best Motion Picture - Drama: "Hamnet"
- Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: "One Battle After Another"
- Best Male Actor, Motion Picture Drama: Wagner Moura for "The Secret Agent"
- Best Female Actor, Motion Picture Drama: Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet"
- Best Female Actor, Motion Picture Musical or Comedy: Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You"
- Best Male Actor, Motion Picture Musical or Comedy: Timothée Chalamet for "Marty Supreme"
- Best Female Supporting Actor, Motion Picture: Teyana Taylor for "One Battle After Another"
- Best Male Supporting Actor, Motion Picture: Stellan Skarsgard for "Sentimental Value"
- Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language: "The Secret Agent," Brazil
- Best Motion Picture, Animated: "KPop Demon Hunters"
Recognition in directing and writing further affirmed the prominence of "One Battle After Another," with Paul Thomas Anderson winning Best Director and Best Screenplay for the same film.
Additional film honors included the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award which went to "Sinners," highlighting significant commercial and artistic success.
In television, the drama series "The Pitt" received Best TV Series Drama, while "The Studio" was awarded Best TV Series Musical or Comedy. Acting accolades in television comprised:
- Best Male Actor, TV Series Drama: Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"
- Best Female Actor, TV Series Drama: Rhea Seehorn, "Pluribus"
- Best Female Actor, TV Series Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart, "Hacks"
- Best Male Actor, TV Series Musical or Comedy: Seth Rogen, "The Studio"
For limited series, anthology, or television movies, "Adolescence" was named Best Limited Series, with Stephen Graham and Michelle Williams winning the male and female acting awards respectively for their performances in this category.
Supporting television acting honors were awarded to Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty for their roles in "Adolescence."
Musical achievements were recognized as well: the original song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" was honored, and Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for the film "Sinners."
Stand-up comedy was celebrated with Ricky Gervais winning for his performance "Mortality." The podcast category winner was "Good Hang With Amy Poehler," reflecting the growing influence of podcast media.
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