Golden Globes winners 2026 list: Timothee Chalamet wins Best Actor. Check out the complete list for the best actress, best film award and more

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are officially underway, and the night is already delivering headline-making moments. Streaming live from the Beverly Hilton, the 2025 ceremony celebrates the best of film and American television, with comedian and actor Nikki Glaser returning as host for the second year in a row. While Indian projects missed out on nominations, the global spotlight remained firmly on breakout performances, surprise wins, and rising stars.

Timothée Chalamet wins Best Actor for Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet stole the spotlight at the 2026 Golden Globes, clinching Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his captivating turn in Josh Safdie’s sports comedy-drama Marty Supreme. The young star outshone heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia), proving once again why he’s one of Hollywood’s brightest rising talents.

Rose Byrne wins Best Actress for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

The Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy award went to Rose Byrne for her stellar performance in Mary Bronstein’s psychological comedy-drama If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. It was Byrne’s first Golden Globe win after three nominations, with Miley Cyrus and Pamela Anderson handing over the trophy in a memorable presentation moment.

One Battle After Another for Best Screenplay

One Battle After Another continued its sweep, with Paul Thomas Anderson picking up the award for Best Screenplay. The film had already celebrated Teyana Taylor’s victory as Best Supporting Actress earlier in the night. Adding a sprinkle of nostalgia to the ceremony, Macaulay Culkin, best known as the mischievous star of Home Alone, presented Anderson’s award, joking that it had been over three decades since he last graced the Golden Globe stage — and that he was “available all year long.”

Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy

In a major triumph, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another claimed its fourth Golden Globe of the night, taking home the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Hollywood legend Julia Roberts graced the stage to present the coveted trophy, capping off the film’s stellar evening.

Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director for One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson took home the Golden Globe for Best Director for One Battle After Another, fending off stiff competition from Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Chloé Zhao (Hamnet).

Best Original Score

Music also made its mark this year, with Ludwig Goransson taking home the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for Sinners, giving the film its first win of the evening and cementing its place in the ceremony’s buzzworthy moments.

Best Actress in a Motion Picture- Drama

Jessie Buckley triumphed in one of the night’s biggest wins, earning Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture- Drama

The Secret Agent continued its winning streak as Wagner Moura was named Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, adding to the film’s Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture.

Best Actress in a Limited Series

Meanwhile, Michelle Williams made a stunning mark, claiming Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for her captivating work in the comedy-drama miniseries Dying for Sex.

Best Actor in a Limited Series

Stephen Graham shone bright at the 2026 Golden Globes, taking home the award for Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for his riveting performance in Adolescence. The win marked the show’s second triumph of the evening, following Owen Cooper’s earlier victory as Best Supporting Actor on Television, solidifying Adolescence as one of the night’s standout series.

Owen Cooper- Best Supporting Actor on Television

Much to the surprise of no one following the show’s global reception, 16-year-old Owen Cooper won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his role in the psychological crime drama series Adolescence. This marks Cooper’s first Golden Globe win and cements his status as one of the most talked-about young actors of the year.

Best Actor (Male) in a TV series

Priyanka Chopra Jonas took the stage to present Best Actor (Male) in a TV Series – Drama, joined by BLACKPINK’s Lisa, who made her acting debut in HBO’s 2025 series The White Lotus. Together, they announced Noah Wyle as the winner for The Pitt. Wyle, also executive producer, leads the acclaimed medical drama alongside a talented ensemble. Since its January 2025 premiere, the series has earned critical praise, including five awards at the 77th Primetime Emmys, making this Globe another triumph.

Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Jean Smart continued her Golden Globes streak by winning Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Hacks, securing her third win for the same show.

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

One of the first major awards of the night went to Teyana Taylor, who won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. This is Taylor’s first Golden Globe win. The film entered the ceremony with nine nominations, marking a strong start to its awards run.

Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners continued its winning streak at the 2026 Golden Globes, claiming the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Comedian and actor Kevin Hart took the stage to hand over the trophy, marking the movie’s second victory of the night after Ludwig Goransson secured Best Original Score earlier. With two wins, Sinners now stands shoulder to shoulder with One Battle After Another and Adolescence as one of the evening’s top multi-award winners.

Big acting wins across film and television

Sentimental Value’s Stellan Skarsgård clinched Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, marking his second Golden Globe win after his earlier victory for Chernobyl. Noah Wyle won Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in the medical procedural The Pitt, with the award presented by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lalisa Manobal.

Best Actress in a Television Series

Rhea Seehorn delivered a standout moment, taking home Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role as Carol Sturka in the post-apocalyptic series Pluribus.

Best Actor in a Television Series- Musical or Comedy

Seth Rogen added a Golden Globe to his shelf, winning Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his razor-sharp performance in The Studio. The satirical cringe comedy finally delivered Rogen his first Globe, a fitting win for a role that thrives on brilliance and self-aware humour. The moment was made sweeter as co-stars Zoë Kravitz and Dave Franco took the stage to present the award, turning it into a warm cast celebration.

Best Supporting Actress on Television

Adolescence added another trophy to its haul as Erin Doherty earned Best Supporting Actress on Television, marking her first Golden Globe win.

Best Podcast

In a historic first for the ceremony, Good Hang with Amy Poehler walked away with the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast. Presented by Snoop Dogg, the win marked a new chapter for the Globes as they embraced audio storytelling. Poehler launched the podcast in March 2025, opening with a conversation alongside longtime collaborator Tina Fey, setting the tone for its candid and funny appeal.

Best Original Song

Music also had a standout moment as “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song. Performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the track blends pop energy with emotional punch. The award was announced by Joe Keery and Charli xcx. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical urban fantasy that continues to build a cult following.

Best Motion Picture- Animated

KPop Demon Hunters soared to victory, taking home its second Golden Globe of the night for Best Motion Picture – Animated, cementing its place as one of the evening’s biggest winners.

Best Motion Picture- Non-English

Brazilian historical political thriller The Secret Agent captured the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language, highlighting director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s masterful storytelling on the international stage.

Best Television Series

Satirical comedy The Studio clinched Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, following Seth Rogen’s win for Best Actor in the category and rounding out its three-nomination success.

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

English comedy icon Ricky Gervais won Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his Netflix special Ricky Gervais: Mortality, though he was unable to collect the trophy in person.

Legendary performers honoured

Legendary performers Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker were honoured with the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, respectively, during the primetime special Golden Eve.

India’s presence at the ceremony

While no Indian titles received nominations this year, India is represented on the Golden Globes stage. Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas served as one of the award presenters, ensuring the country had a visible presence at the globally watched ceremony.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards began at 6.30 am IST on Monday, January 12, corresponding to 5 pm PT and 8 pm ET on January 11, and are streaming live on Jio Hotstar and Lionsgate Play.