The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Monday 12 January 2026, saw Hollywood's finest gather at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate a year of outstanding achievement in film and television. The night was a whirlwind of glamour, emotional speeches, and jubilant celebrations as winners basked in their glory and let their hair down at the official after-parties.
Major Winners and Memorable Moments
The prestigious award for Best Motion Picture - Drama went to the acclaimed adaptation Hamnet. Its star, Jessie Buckley, also triumphed, winning the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama). The film's ensemble, including Paul Mescal and Jacobi Jupe, celebrated together in the press room.
On the comedy side, One Battle After Another claimed the prize for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The film's producer Sara Murphy, star Teyana Taylor, director Paul Thomas Anderson, and co-star Chase Infiniti proudly posed with their statuettes. Taylor also won individually for Best Supporting Actress.
In television, the limited series Adolescence was a major winner, securing the award for Best Television Limited Series. Its star, the beloved British actor Stephen Graham, won for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, while young co-star Owen Cooper, aged 16, took home the award for Best Supporting Actor on Television.
Stars Celebrate in Style
The atmosphere backstage and at the after-parties was one of unbridled joy. Rose Byrne, named Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, beamed with her Golden Globe. Rhea Seehorn, winner for her role in the drama series Pluribus, playfully mimed drinking from an oversized champagne bottle.
Veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård was honoured as Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Sentimental Value, and Brazilian star Wagner Moura brandished his Globe for Best Actor in a Drama for The Secret Agent. Other winners included Jean Smart for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, Noah Wyle for Best Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt, and the team behind Sinners, which won the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
A Night of Glamour and Achievement
The 2026 ceremony underscored the vibrant diversity of storytelling, from blockbuster hits to intimate dramas. The cast and crew of each winning project shared their moments of triumph, capturing the collaborative spirit of the industry. As the official events concluded, the celebrations continued long into the night at various after-parties, marking the start of the 2026 awards season in spectacular fashion.
With another successful Golden Globes in the books, all eyes now turn to the upcoming awards ceremonies, as the films and series celebrated on 12 January 2026 continue their journey through the season.
