The Golden Globes 2026 winners have been crowned, kicking off the 2026 awards season with a ceremony that balanced biting comedy with historic victories. Comedian Nikki Glaser returned to host the 83rd Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 11, delivering an unfiltered monologue that spared no one—not even the network broadcasting the event. While the night celebrated the best in film and television, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet taking top movie honors, it was Glaser’s razor-sharp wit that had the industry buzzing long after the final envelope was opened.

Nikki Glaser’s Monologue: Unfiltered and Unapologetic

Hosting for the second consecutive year, Nikki Glaser proved why she is one of the most fearless voices in comedy. The Nikki Glaser Golden Globes monologue wasted no time addressing the elephants in the room. In a moment that instantly went viral, Glaser took a jab at CBS News, the sister division of the ceremony’s broadcaster. Referencing redacted documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, she quipped, “The Golden Globe for Best Editing goes to… the Justice Department!” before pivoting to the network itself: “And the award for Most Editing goes to CBS News! America’s newest place to see B.S. news.”

Glaser also set her sights on Hollywood’s A-list. She targeted One Battle After Another star Leonardo DiCaprio, roasting his notorious dating history. “You’ve worked with every great director, won three Golden Globes and an Oscar,” Glaser deadpanned. “The most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish all that before your girlfriend turned 30.” The joke drew a mix of gasps and laughter, cementing it as one of the best moments of the Golden Globes 2026. She later apologized in mock sincerity, telling the actor, “We don’t know anything else about you, man! Open up!”

Film Winners: 'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet' Triumph

On the film side, the night belonged to Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. The star-studded political thriller, featuring DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor, dominated the comedy/musical categories. It secured the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, while Anderson took home trophies for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Teyana Taylor also earned a statue for Best Supporting Actress, dedicating her win to "brown sisters" in an emotional speech.

In the drama categories, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet emerged as the victor, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama. The film’s lead, Jessie Buckley, won Best Actress in a Drama for her searing performance, further solidifying her status as an Oscars frontrunner. Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet continued his winning streak, taking home the Best Actor award for his role in Marty Supreme.

Key Film Winners

  • Best Motion Picture – Drama: Hamnet
  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
  • Best Actor – Drama: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
  • Best Actress – Drama: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)

TV Highlights: 'The Studio' Upsets, 'Adolescence' Sweeps

The television categories delivered some of the night’s biggest surprises. While FX's The Bear remained a heavy favorite with nominations for its cast, the award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy went to Apple TV+’s The Studio. Co-creator and star Seth Rogen accepted the award, dedicating the win to the show's crew who "don't get invited to this."

Netflix’s limited series Adolescence was the undisputed heavyweight of the small screen, nearly sweeping its categories. The gritty drama won Best Limited Series, with acting wins for Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. In the drama series race, HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt took home the top prize, signaling a shift in the prestige TV landscape.

2026 Awards Season Highlights and What’s Next

The 2026 awards season highlights extend beyond the trophies. The introduction of the Best Podcast category marked a modern shift for the Golden Globes, with Amy Poehler’s Good Hang claiming the inaugural award. As the industry pivots toward the Oscars, the dominance of One Battle After Another and Hamnet suggests a competitive race ahead.

From Rose Byrne’s win for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You to Nikki Glaser’s closing tribute to Rob Reiner, the 83rd Golden Globes offered a memorable start to the year. With the Golden Globe winners list now set, all eyes turn to the Academy Awards to see if these early favorites can maintain their momentum.