The 2026 Golden Globes saw a British teen triumph and Timothée Chalamet defeat Leonardo DiCaprio in a ceremony dominated by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another'. The film won Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), while Anderson took home his first Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Teyana Taylor won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, joking that her daughters should be watching her instead of their phones.
In a major upset, Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) for 'Marty Supreme', beating frontrunner Leonardo DiCaprio. Chalamet, 30, now eyes the Oscars, where he could become the second youngest Best Actor winner. Wagner Moura also caused a stir by winning Best Actor in a Drama for 'The Secret Agent', becoming the first Brazilian to win the category.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' won Best Motion Picture (Drama), and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress (Drama) for her role. Buckley gave an emotional speech thanking the crew, especially a grip named Tomek who provided homemade soup. She will face Rose Byrne at the Oscars, who won Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'.
In television, 'Adolescence' repeated its Emmy success, winning Best Limited Series and acting awards for Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, and Stephen Graham. Writer Jack Thorne delivered a powerful speech, stating the show is not about fearing young people but about the challenges they face. Other TV winners included Noah Wyle for 'The Pitt', Seth Rogen for 'The Studio', and Jean Smart for 'Hacks'. Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress in a Drama Series for 'Pluribus'.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' won the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, while 'KPop Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Film. Stellan Skarsgård, who won Best Supporting Actor for 'Sentimental Value', urged audiences to watch films in cinemas, echoing a theme of the night about the importance of the theatrical experience.
