> At a Glance
> – The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air Sunday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+
> – Nikki Glaser hosts for the second straight year after her 2025 solo debut
> – “One Battle After Another” leads film nominees with nine; “The White Lotus” tops TV with six
> – Why it matters: The champagne-soaked kickoff to awards season often previews Oscar momentum
Hollywood’s glitziest party night is back. The Golden Globes will toast the year’s top film and TV stars at the Beverly Hilton, setting the tone for the months-long sprint to the March 15 Oscars.
When and Where to Watch
The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 11. Viewers can tune in live on CBS or stream via Paramount+ from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Host and Viewership
Comedian Nikki Glaser returns after her buzzy 2025 turn-the first time a woman hosted solo.
> Glaser joked on her rehire: “I can’t wait to do it again, and this time in front of the team from ‘The White Lotus’ who will finally recognize my talent and cast me in Season Four as a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past.”
Last year’s telecast averaged 10 million viewers, steady versus 2023 but far below the show’s decade-ago peaks. Still, the Globes trail only the Oscars and Grammys in awards-show audience size.
Film Front-Runners
- “One Battle After Another” – 9 nominations, placed in the comedy/musical category
- “Sentimental Value” – 8 nominations, Denmark’s drama contender
| Top Acting Nods (Drama) | Top Acting Nods (Comedy/Musical) |
|---|---|
| Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value | Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another |
| Jennifer Lawrence, Die My Love | Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme |
| Michael B. Jordan, Sinners | George Clooney, Jay Kelly |
TV Spotlight
“The White Lotus” leads television contenders with six nominations, cementing its awards-season grip.
Lifetime Honorees
- Helen Mirren receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award for film achievement
- Sarah Jessica Parker earns the Carol Burnett Award for TV excellence
A taped “Golden Eve” gala honoring both icons airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+.
Key Takeaways
- The Globes remain Hollywood’s first major stop on the road to the March 15 Academy Awards
- A win here can boost Oscar campaigns and introduce acceptance-speech themes that echo for months
- With star-packed tables and flowing champagne, the ceremony trades gravitas for nightclub-style buzz
Expect barbed one-liners from Glaser, surprise upsets, and early clues to which films and performances will dominate the rest of awards season.
