The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony was a night of glamour, surprise victories, and significant shifts in the awards season landscape. Held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, the event saw major film and television talents celebrated, while also providing a rare public appearance for one of pop music's most enigmatic stars.
A Star-Studded Night: Fashion and Couples
Pop sensation Charli XCX, real name Charlotte Emma Aitchison, made a striking solo entrance on the red carpet. The 33-year-old 'Brat' singer commanded attention in a dramatic feathered gown. However, she spent the bulk of the evening alongside her husband, George Daniel, the 35-year-old drummer for The 1975. The couple, who married at Hackney Town Hall in July 2025, enjoyed a rare red carpet date night, with Daniel looking sharp in a brown suit and satin shirt.
Photographs captured the loved-up pair seated together during the ceremony, with Daniel placing a protective arm around his wife. Charli, who co-presented the Best Song Motion Picture award with Stranger Things actor Joe Keery, was also snapped posing with him, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the evening.
Major Film Winners and the Oscar Race Upended
The night's biggest cinematic winner was Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another', which scooped four awards including the coveted Best Picture - Comedy or Musical. The film also earned Anderson trophies for Best Director and Best Screenplay, while Teyana Taylor won a surprise Best Supporting Actress award.
However, the most talked-about victory may have been Timothée Chalamet's win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme. This result has dramatically altered the Oscar predictions. Before the awards season, Leonardo DiCaprio (star of 'One Battle After Another') was the favourite for the Best Actor Academy Award. Now, according to prediction market Kalshi, the 30-year-old Chalamet is the massive favourite to win the top acting prize at March's Oscars.
Chalamet's acceptance speech was notably brief, offering a muted acknowledgement to his partner, Kylie Jenner, compared to his declaration at the Critics Choice Awards the previous week. He concluded by saying, 'To my parents and partner, I love you. Thank you so much.'
In the drama categories, Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' triumphed, winning Best Picture - Drama. Its star, Jessie Buckley, won Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama, beating a field including Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts.
Television Triumphs and Historic Wins
On the television side, Netflix's limited series 'Adolescence' had a spectacular evening, sweeping all its nominated categories. The series won Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV.
The night made history with 16-year-old Owen Cooper becoming one of the youngest Golden Globe winners ever. He won Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in 'Adolescence'. In a tearful speech, the teenager, who is currently studying for his GCSEs, reflected on his 'incredible journey' from drama classes to the Globes stage, ending with a nod to his beloved Liverpool FC: 'You'll never walk alone.'
His on-screen father, Stephen Graham, won Best Actor in a Limited Series, and Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress, dedicating her award to therapists everywhere. 'The Pitt' won Best TV Series – Drama, while 'The Studio' won Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy, with Seth Rogen winning Best Actor in that category.
The 2026 Golden Globes successfully set the stage for a highly competitive Oscars race, celebrated breakthrough talent, and provided a glittering backdrop for Hollywood's biggest names to shine.
