Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell arrived at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, turning the Beverly Hilton into their personal date night while both clutching nominations.
At a Glance
- Bell scored her third Globe nod for Nobody Wants This; Shepard earned his first for Armchair Expert
- The duo matched in custom Giorgio Armani looks
- Best Podcast is a brand-new category at the ceremony
- Why it matters: Rare double nomination puts Hollywood’s favorite spouses in direct competition for trophies on the same night
Red-Carpet Twinning
Bell shimmered in a one-shoulder Giorgio Armani Privé gown cut from black liquid-silk satin and hand-beaded with multi-color crystals and sequins. Sabyasachi diamonds finished the look. Shepard countered in a peak-lapel Armani tuxedo trimmed with satin, white evening shirt and classic necktie.
The synchronized styling continued a tradition: last year Bell paired a rose-gold beaded Ashi Studio bustier with its matching skirt while Shepard rocked checkered Vans under his tux.
Bell’s Comedy Crown
Bell vies for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series for playing Joanne, an L.A. podcaster who falls for a rabbi in Nobody Wants This. The nod marks:
- Her third overall Globe nomination
- Her second consecutive nod for this role
- A rematch after losing the same trophy last year to Jean Smart for Hacks
The Netflix rom-com secured three total nominations: Bell, co-star Adam Brody (Best Actor), and the series itself (Best Comedy).
Shepard’s Historic First
Shepard’s Armchair Expert faces a stacked rookie Best Podcast field:
- Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy
- Amy Poehler, Good Hang
- Will Arnett, Jason Bateman & Sean Hayes, SmartLess
The category debuts at the 2026 ceremony, making Shepard’s nomination both his first and the award’s inaugural year.
Awkward Cher Moment
Cher’s recent Armchair Expert appearance resurfaced on the carpet. When Shepard asked the icon who she’d pick as Bell’s “dream partner,” Cher replied, “The truth is, I trust her. So you must have something that I don’t see.” The couple met Cher on 2010’s Burlesque set while engaged.
Globes Night by the Numbers
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Bell nominations | 3 |
| Shepard nominations | 1 |
| Show nominations for Nobody Wants This | 3 |
| New categories in 2026 | 1 (Best Podcast) |
Key Takeaways
- Hollywood spouses rarely land nominations in the same year; Bell and Shepard did it in style
- Nobody Wants This emerges as a comedy powerhouse with three nods
- The Best Podcast trophy’s debut signals the Recording Academy’s recognition of audio content
- Bell’s liquid-silk Armani gown and Shepard’s sharp tuxedo cemented their status as a best-dressed duo
