The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony has concluded with a historic tie at the top, as Paul Thomas Anderson's counterculture comedy thriller One Battle After Another and the Netflix limited series Adolescence each claimed four prestigious awards.
A Night of Firsts and Emotional Speeches
For revered filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, the night marked a long-awaited triumph. His film, One Battle After Another, secured the award for Best Comedy or Musical Film, while Anderson himself won for Best Director and Best Screenplay—his first-ever Golden Globe statues. In an emotional moment, he dedicated his win to the late assistant director Adam Somner.
The film's fourth award went to Teyana Taylor, named Best Female Supporting Actor. In a powerful and tearful acceptance, Taylor dedicated her win to her "brown sisters and little brown girls," declaring, "We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space."
On the television side, the critically acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence continued its awards season dominance. It won Best Limited Series, with additional acting awards for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty. Writer Jack Thorne clarified the show's intent, stating it aims to criticise "the filth and the debris we have laid in their path," not young people themselves.
Major Wins Across Film and Television
The Shakespearean drama Hamnet, produced by Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes, won Best Drama Film. Its star, Jessie Buckley, triumphed as Best Lead Actress in a Drama, beating formidable competition including Julia Roberts.
Timothée Chalamet celebrated his first Golden Globe win, taking home Best Lead Male Actor in a Comedy for Marty Supreme. At 30, he becomes the youngest winner in the category's history. Rose Byrne also won in the comedy acting field for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, humourously thanking voters for rewarding a film made on a shoestring budget.
Other notable film winners included Ryan Coogler's blockbuster Sinners for Original Score and Box Office Achievement, and the Brazilian thriller The Secret Agent, which won Best Non-English Language Film and a Best Actor award for Wagner Moura.
New TV Shows Make Their Mark
It was a significant year for new television, with freshman series claiming major awards. The medical drama The Pitt won Best Drama Series, and its star Noah Wyle won Best Actor. Apple's industry satire The Studio won Best Comedy Series, with creator Seth Rogen winning Best Actor in a Comedy.
Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress in a Drama Series for Apple's conspiracy thriller Pluribus, while Jean Smart secured her third Globe for HBO's Hacks. The night also saw the first-ever Golden Globe for Best Podcast, awarded to Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
The ceremony, hosted for a second year by Nikki Glaser and broadcast on CBS, was not without political moments. Several attendees, including Mark Ruffalo and Jean Smart, wore pins protesting immigration enforcement violence, with Ruffalo delivering sharp criticism of Donald Trump on the red carpet.
The focus now shifts to the upcoming Academy Awards, with Oscar nominations announced on 22 January and the ceremony scheduled for 15 March.
