The Best Moments At The 2026 Golden Globes
Hollywood arrived dressed to impress, ready for a night that promised glamour, laughter and more than a few surprises.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards took place in Beverly Hills on Sunday night, bringing together the film and television industry for one of the most closely watched events of the awards season. From major wins across film and television to emotional acceptance speeches and unexpected outcomes that quickly sparked online debate, the ceremony marked a high profile start to a fiercely competitive year in Hollywood. With Nikki Glaser returning as host, the tone was set early sharp, playful and unapologetically bold.But this wasn’t just another awards night. Nikki Glaser opened the ceremony with a laughter filled monologue that had the room in stitches, poking fun at Hollywood heavyweights including a playful roast of Leonardo DiCaprio that even had him smiling in the audience while deftly turning her wit toward current events. Emotional highs followed the humour, as Teyana Taylor, winning Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, brought the room to tears with a powerful message celebrating representation: “Our softness is not a liability… our voices matter and our dreams deserve space” Timothée Chalmette, taking home Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme, struck a perfect balance between humour and heart with a heartfelt dedication to his partner.
Legendary director Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated the major film categories, while Hamnet claimed Best Motion Picture Drama and Jessie Buckley’s intense performance earned her Best Actress. On the television side, breakout series Adolescence and Seth Rogen’s The Studio celebrated big wins, while the introduction of the inaugural Best Podcast award won by Amy Poehler’s Good Hang signalled a broader evolution in what the Golden Globes now honour.
From headline making wins to viral speeches and red carpet moments, these are the Golden Globes highlights everyone’s still talking about:
Nikki Glaser opens the night with fearless energy
Nikki Glaser wasted no time making her mark. Armed with sharp wit and fearless one liners, she skewered Hollywood egos, internet culture and awards season politics earning huge laughs and setting bold tone for the night.
One Battle After Another dominates the night
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, taking home Best Motion Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay instantly cementing its awards season front-runner status. From its first win, it was clear One Battle After Another was having its moment. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film dominated the evening, collecting major awards and reinforcing its position as an awards season heavyweight. The cast and crew’s relaxed confidence on stage suggested they knew exactly what this night meant not just a celebration, but a statement.
Hamnet delivers the night’s most emotional win
The haunting literary adaptation Hamnet claimed Best Motion Picture Drama, while Jessie Buckley’s deeply moving performance earned her Best Actress. Tears, standing ovations and hushed applause followed. In contrast to the louder wins of the evening, Hamnet’s victory felt intimate and deeply emotional. The film’s Best Motion Picture Drama win was met with reverence, while Jessie Buckley’s Best Actress acceptance speech was understated yet powerful. It was a reminder that sometimes the most affecting moments come without spectacle.
Timothée Chalamet’s heartfelt thank you
Winning Best Actor for Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet balanced humour and sincerity in a speech that included a sweet nod to his partner instantly trending across social media. Timothée Chalamet’s win felt both inevitable and deeply personal. Taking to the stage with his signature mix of humility and humour, he delivered a speech that felt unpolished in the best way warm, grateful, and subtly romantic. Social media quickly crowned it one of the night’s most replayed moments.
Teyana Taylor’s speech stops the room
Teyana Taylor’s Best Supporting Actress win came with one of the night’s most powerful speeches, as she spoke passionately about visibility, softness, and strength earning roaring applause inside the room and beyond. The room listened and so did audiences at home marking it as one of the night’s most meaningful highlights.
The cast of Adolescence celebrate their multiple wins
Netflix’s Adolescence dominated the television awards, collecting Best Limited Series alongside multiple acting wins a rare clean sweep that On the television side, Adolescence proved unstoppable. The series’ multiple wins reflected not just critical acclaim, but cultural impact with performances that have resonated far beyond the screen. Its success felt like a collective acknowledgement of bold storytelling done right.
KPop Demon Hunters makes Golden Globes history
The animated hit KPop Demon Hunters delivered one of the night’s most joyful surprises. Winning both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, the film’s success marked a significant step for global pop-culture storytelling colourful, genre-blending and unapologetically fun.
Wagner Moura’s win signals a global shift
Wagner Moura’s Best Actor win for The Secret Agent marked a significant moment for international cinema, highlighting the growing global reach of the Golden win was more than a personal triumph it was a signal of the Golden Globes’ expanding international reach. His win was met with loud applause, highlighting a growing appetite for global stories and performances that transcend borders.
Rose Byrne brings humour and heart to the stage
Rose Byrne mixed warmth and humour in her acceptance speech, charming audiences with a personal anecdote that became one of the night’s most replayed moments. Effortlessly funny and warmly personal, she reminded audiences that not every speech needs grandeur sometimes a well timed anecdote and genuine gratitude are more than enough.
A candid red-carpet moment that took over social media
It wouldn’t be the Golden Globes without at least one unscripted red carpet moment going viral. A playful, spontaneous gesture from rising star Duke McCloud the adorable boy from All Her Fault quickly took over timelines, proving once again that some of the night’s best moments happen before anyone steps inside.
Snoop Dogg’s unexpected appearance
A surprise appearance from Snoop Dogg injected fresh energy into the ceremony, earning cheers and reminding viewers why unexpected guests are part of the Globes’ charm.
Jennifer Lopez delivers a fashion masterclass
Jennifer Lopez turned heads complete with a hidden detail manicure that fashion fans dissected long after the show ended. Jennifer Lopez didn’t just walk the red carpet she owned it. Wearing a striking vintage gown paired with a meticulously detailed manicure, she once again proved her ability to merge old Hollywood glamour with modern precision. It was a look that fashion fans dissected long after the final award was handed out.
Statement looks ruled the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet
Beyond individual standout looks, the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet felt cohesive, confident, and undeniably directional. Sheer fabrics, sculptural silhouettes and richly textured finishes dominated, offering a clear glimpse into the trends set to shape the year ahead. Craftsmanship took centre stage, with Selena Gomez turning heads in a black velvet bustier gown adorned with more than 200 hand crafted flowers made from feathers, organza and silk chiffon. Elsewhere, Amanda Seyfried embodied timeless glamour in a white strapless Versace gown a piece that reportedly took over 400 hours to create complete with a dramatic stole that added old Hollywood elegance. More than a display of glamour, the night subtly championed slow fashion, celebrating artistry, intention, and the enduring value of meticulous design.
The Golden Globes enter the podcast era
The introduction of the first ever Best Podcast award marked a pivotal evolution for the ceremony. Amy Poehler’s Good Hang taking home the inaugural trophy felt fitting a celebration of modern storytelling in all its forms, beyond the screen.
The Golden Globes kick off awards season in style
From emotional speeches to bold fashion and surprise wins, the 2026 Golden Globes proved once again why it remains one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable and talked about nights.