At a Glance
- Rhea Seehorn, 53, won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at the 2026 Golden Globes
- The win came for her role as Carol Sturka in Apple TV+’s Pluribus
- It marks her first Golden Globe after previous nominations
- Why it matters: A beloved Better Call Saul alum finally claims top honors on Hollywood’s biggest stage
Rhea Seehorn is now a Golden Globe winner. The 53-year-old actress took home Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at the 83rd annual ceremony on January 11, 2026, for her starring turn in Apple TV+’s Pluribus.
The Acceptance Speech
“I’m going to do my best,” Seehorn said from the stage, laughing as she admitted she forgot to pick up beta-blockers before the show. “My speech says get a prescription for beta-blockers, but I did not, sorry.”
She thanked fellow nominees Kathy Bates, Britt Lower, Helen Mirren, Bella Ramsey, and Keri Russell, then pivoted to creator Vince Gilligan and the cast and crew. A special nod went to partner Graham Larson and their sons Gray and McLain.
“I’m still so grateful that I get to do this for a living,” she said, “and this is incredible icing on that cake.”
Inside Pluribus
Seehorn plays Carol Sturka, a romance novelist forced to save humanity from an alien virus that leaves infected humans deliriously happy. Gilligan, who also created Better Call Saul, told News Of Losangeles he “missed writing good guys” and praised Seehorn’s “troubled and imperfect hero” performance.
The Nominees She Beat
| Actress | Series | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Bates | Matlock | CBS |
| Britt Lower | Severance | Apple TV+ |
| Helen Mirren | Mobland | Paramount+ |
| Bella Ramsey | The Last of Us | HBO |
| Keri Russell | The Diplomat | Netflix |
- Kathy Bates, 77, plays Madeline “Matty” Matlock in CBS’s reboot of the 1986-1995 classic. Bates told News Of Losangeles she “had one foot out the door” before the script revived her passion for acting.
- Britt Lower, 40, portrays Helly Riggs/Helena Eagan in Severance, uncovering conspiracies at Lumon Industries. She said the role taught her “empathy for triumphs and mistakes.”
- Helen Mirren, 72, stars as Maeve Harrigan opposite Pierce Brosnan in Mobland, a London crime-family drama. She entered the night with 18 Globe nominations and three wins, plus the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
- Bella Ramsey, 22, returns as Ellie in The Last of Us season 2, immune to the infection that collapses society. They were also nominated in 2024.
- Keri Russell, 49, is Kate Wyler, the new U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., balancing diplomacy and a strained marriage. Russell has one Globe win from six nominations; The Diplomat was also up for Best Drama Series.
Key Takeaways
- Seehorn’s win ends years of awards buzz that began with Better Call Saul.
- Pluribus gives Gilligan another prestige hit for Apple TV+.
- The drama category featured both newcomers (Ramsey) and veterans (Mirren, Bates).
According to News Of Losangeles‘s Daniel J. Whitman, the victory cements Seehorn’s status as one of television’s most respected dramatic performers.
