The 2026 Golden Globes returned to The Beverly Hilton on January 11, with comedian Nikki Glaser emceeing for the second straight year and handing out trophies to film and TV’s brightest stars.
At a Glance
- Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes, her second consecutive year.
- Hamnet, KPop Demon Hunters, and One Battle After Another dominated film categories.
- Adolescence, The Studio, and The Pitt ruled the television side.
- Why it matters: The ceremony sets the tone for awards season and spotlights breakout projects.
Film Highlights
Hamnet led the dramatic pack, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Screenplay. One Battle After Another claimed Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while KPop Demon Hunters took Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.”
Paul Thomas Anderson earned Best Director for One Battle After Another, and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress – Drama for Hamnet. Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme.
Helen Mirren accepted the Cecille B. DeMille lifetime-achievement honor, and Sarah Jessica Parker received the Carol Burnett Award for TV excellence.
TV Standouts
Netflix’s Adolescence dominated limited-series races, winning Best Limited Series and acting nods for Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper. HBO’s The White Lotus collected three supporting trophies, while The Pitt and The Studio shared Best Drama Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively.
Jean Smart won Best Comedy Actress for Hacks, and Jeremy Allen White claimed Best Comedy Actor for The Bear.
Key Takeaways
- Hamnet and Adolescence emerged as the night’s top stories.
- Nikki Glaser‘s monologue avoided full-on roast mode, per her pre-show tease.
- The ceremony honored Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker for lifetime contributions.
