Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes win electrified the crowd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles last night, as he took home Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) for his performance in “Marty Supreme.” The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony kicked off award season with major victories that will likely play a pivotal role in the lead-up to the BAFTAs and Oscars.
Star Performances Lead the Night in Los Angeles
The Golden Globes 2026 proved to be an evening of excitement and high expectations, setting the tone for what’s ahead in the film industry. Amid a sparkling gathering at the Beverly Hilton, Timothée Chalamet emerged as a standout winner, besting acclaimed actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney with his energetic portrayal of Marty Mauser in “Marty Supreme.” Chalamet’s Golden Globes win in this competitive category underscores his growing prominence among Hollywood’s elite.
Jessie Buckley captured her first Golden Globe, earning Best Actress (Drama) for her work in “Hamnet,” a film that also secured the Best Picture (Drama) title. This recognition marks a career milestone for the Irish star, affirming her status as a rising talent.
Major Wins Across Multiple Categories
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was the most awarded film of the night, collecting four Golden Globes including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director, Best Screenplay, and a Supporting Actress win for Teyana Taylor. This victory sweep suggests the film could be a strong contender in upcoming award shows.
Wagner Moura earned acclaim as Best Actor (Drama) for his performance in “The Secret Agent,” which also took home the award for Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language). Other celebrated winners included Rose Byrne for
“If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
and Stellan Skarsgård for his work in Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value,” both receiving recognition for their compelling contributions in major film categories.
Animated Films and Musical Accomplishments
The animated feature “KPop Demon Hunters” shone brightly, winning both Best Motion Picture (Animated) and Best Original Song. The film’s engaging storylines and memorable music made it a favorite among the night’s attendees. “Sinners,” recognized as Empire’s Film of 2025, was honored for its original score and for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, further boosting its profile in the awards circuit.
Television Triumphs and Notable Moments
The Golden Globes also spotlighted remarkable achievements on the small screen. The series “Adolescence” continued its impressive run by receiving both series and individual acting honors; Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty were all recognized for their performances. Additional notable television winners included Seth Rogen in “The Studio,” Noah Wyle for his role in “The Pitt,” and Michelle Williams, who claimed her third Golden Globe for her moving work in “Dying For Sex.”
All the Major Golden Globes Winners of 2026
Below is a comprehensive rundown of the big victors in each major category at the Golden Globes 2026:
Best Motion Picture – Drama:
Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just An Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another
Best Motion Picture – Animated:
Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Cinematic And Box Office Achievement:
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
KPop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootropolis 2
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language:
It Was Just an Accident
No Other Choice
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirât
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac – Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson – The Smashing Machine
Michael B Jordan – Sinners
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama:
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Jennifer Lawrence – Die My Love
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Julia Roberts – After The Hunt
Tessa Thompson – Hedda
Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
George Clooney – Jay Kelly
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice
Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture:
Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Paul Mescal – Hamnet
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture:
Emily Blunt – The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Best Director – Motion Picture:
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloe Zhao – Hamnet
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture:
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Jafar Panahi – It Was Just An Accident
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet
Best Original Song – Motion Picture:
Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen – Avatar: Fire and Ash; Dream as One
Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick – KPop Demon Hunters; Golden
Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson – Sinners; I Lied to You
Stephen Schwartz – Wicked: For Good; No Place Like Home
Stephen Schwartz – Wicked: For Good; The Girl in the Bubble
Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner – Train Dreams; Train Dreams
Best Original Score – Motion Picture:
Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein
Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another
Kanding Ray – Sirāt
Max Richter – Hamnet
Hans Zimmer – F1
Major Television Awards and Recipients
The Golden Globes also celebrated standout programs and artists in television:
Best Television Series – Drama:
The Diplomat
The Pitt
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:
Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama:
Kathy Bates – Matlock
Britt Lower – Severance
Helen Mirren – Mobland
Bella Ramsey – The Last Of Us
Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama:
Sterling K Brown – Paradise
Diego Luna – Andor
Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo – Task
Adam Scott – Severance
Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Selena Gomez – Only Murders In The Building
Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
Jean Smart – Hacks
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy:
Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Steve Martin – Only Murders In The Building
Glen Powell – Chad Powers
Seth Rogen – The Studio
Martin Short – Only Murders In The Building
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television:
Claire Danes – The Beast In Me
Rashida Jones – Black Mirror
Amanda Seyfried – Long Bright River
Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
Michelle Williams – Dying For Sex
Robin Wright – The Girlfriend
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television:
Jacob Elordi – The Narrow Road To The Deep North
Paul Giamatti – Black Mirror
Stephen Graham – Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jude Law – Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys – The Beast In Me
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television:
Carrie Coon – The White Lotus
Erin Doherty – Adolescence
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks
Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
Parker Posey – The White Lotus
Aimee-Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television:
Owen Cooper – Adolescence
Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman – Severance
Ashley Walters – Adolescence
What the Results Could Mean for Upcoming Awards
This year’s Golden Globe recipients reflect the diverse range of storytelling and performance that continues to energize the entertainment landscape. With Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes win, films like “Marty Supreme,” and breakout projects such as Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” stepping into the spotlight, the results provide an early indication of likely trends at both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards. Winners such as Michelle Williams and television triumphs like “Adolescence” reinforce the industry’s ongoing celebration of talent from both established stars and emerging voices. As the season unfolds, these honors will likely shape discussions and expectations for the months to come in film and television.
