Nikki Glaser returned to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, welcoming Hollywood’s A-list to The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills for the first major trophy ceremony of the year.
**At a Glance
- “KPop Demon Hunters,” “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” dominated film categories
- “Adolescence,” “The Studio” and “The Pitt” claimed top TV honors
- Helen Mirren accepted the Cecille B. DeMille Award; Sarah Jessica Parker received the Carol Burnett Award
- Why it matters: The wins set the tone for the Oscars and Emmys races now under way
The comedian, back for a second consecutive year, kept the tone playful without turning the gala into a roast, she told Access Hollywood before the show.
Film Victories
“KPop Demon Hunters” added three trophies to its shelf after a blockbuster year. The animated musical snagged:
- Best animated motion picture
- Best original song for “Golden”
- Outstanding cinematic and box office achievement
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” followed close behind, winning:
- Best motion picture – musical or comedy
- Best director for Anderson
- Best screenplay
- Best supporting actor for Benicio del Toro
“Hamnet,” Chloe Zhao’s adaptation of the Maggie O’Farrell novel, earned:
- Best motion picture – drama
- Best screenplay
- Best director for Zhao
- Best actress for Jessie Buckley
- Best supporting actor for Paul Mescal
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best actor – drama | Jeremy Allen White, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere |
| Best actress – musical/comedy | Emma Stone, Bugonia |
| Best supporting actress | Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another |
Television Triumphs
British limited series “Adolescence” led the TV pack, taking:
- Best limited series
- Best actor for Stephen Graham
- Best supporting actor for Owen Cooper
- Best supporting actress for Erin Doherty
**”The Studio,” the industry satire, won:
- Best musical/comedy series
- Best actor for Seth Rogen
Hospital drama “The Pitt” claimed:
- Best drama series
- Best actor for Noah Wyle
Other notable TV winners:
- Jean Smart, Hacks – Best actress, musical/comedy
- Keri Russell, The Diplomat – Best actress, drama
- Carrie Coon, The White Lotus – Best supporting actress
Lifetime Honors
Before the telecast, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented its two career trophies:
- Helen Mirren accepted the Cecille B. DeMille Award for film achievement
- Sarah Jessica Parker received the Carol Burnett Award for television
New Categories
The organization introduced two competitive sections this year:
**Best podcast (chosen by HFPA members):
- Winner: “Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard”
Best performance in stand-up comedy on TV:
- Winner: Ricky Gervais, Mortality
Key Takeaways
- “KPop Demon Hunters” momentum positions Netflix for a strong Oscar animation campaign
- “One Battle After Another” and “Hamnet” join “Frankenstein” as early Best Picture favorites
- “Adolescence” becomes the limited series to beat at September’s Emmys
- Nikki Glaser’s light-touch hosting style steadied a ceremony still rebuilding its reputation
The night’s victories provide the first concrete barometer of industry sentiment heading into the winter awards cycle, with guild honors and Oscar nominations next on the calendar.
