Red carpet highlights at the Golden Globes. Video / Getty
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes saw major Emmy and Critics’ Choice Awards players cement themselves as 2026 awards season favourites. From first-time winner Timothée Chalamet’s special Kylie Jenner shout-out to pointed messages about the dangers of social media, here’s a look at how one of Hollywood’s biggest nights unfolded.
Hollywood’sbest and brightest were out to capitalise on achievements at the Critics’ Choice Movie Award earlier this month and the Emmy Awards in September, and many did.
Netflix drama Adolescence, about a child accused of murder, capped off a stellar awards season with a clean sweep of four awards.
Newcomer 16-year-old Owen Cooper followed on from his multiple wins last year and became the youngest person to win for Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, with co-writer and actor Stephen Graham winning Best Actor and Erin Doherty Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series (her first nomination and win).
Co-creator Jack Thorne also gave a pointed message about the dangers of social media, saying that removing hate “has to happen from the top down”.
“It might seem remote right now, but hope is a powerful thing.”
Owen Cooper, 16, is on a roll, winning another award for his performance in Adolescence. Photo / Getty Images
ER alumni Noah Wyle also continued his winning streak after last year’s Emmy awards, once again claiming Best Actor in a Drama Series for his HBO medical drama The Pitt, which also won Best Drama Series.
Wyle once again thanked first responders and healthcare workers in his speech, praising what good can be done if people work together with “decency and humanity”.
Industry veteran Jean Smart staked her claim as a triple threat, winning the Best Actress in a Comedy Series Globe a third time for her performance as veteran comedian Deborah Vance in Hacks.
Noah Wyle, winner of the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama award for "The Pitt". Photo / Getty Images
On the film front, early indicators pointed to Paul Thomas Anderson’s hit, One Battle After Another, as top contender, and it emerged as the big winner.
Anderson’s crackpot revolutionary film was one that pundits have consistently favoured to scoop a barrage of globes, with performances by Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor garnering critical acclaim. Taylor went on to win the first award of the night for Supporting Actress in a film. Anderson won Best Screenplay and Best Director for his work on the film.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet attend the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Photo / Getty Images
Five-time nominee Timothée Chalamet finally nabbed a win, for his portrayal of aping pong player in Josh Safdie’s comedy sports drama Marty Supreme. He thanked his partner of three years, businesswoman and socialite Kylie Jenner, in his speech.
Vampire prohibition thriller Sinners won the Box Office and Cinematic Achievement Award as well as Best Score. Commentators were quick to point out the discourse of “Box Office Achievement”, as the film only opened at USD$60 million, despite costing $90 million to make. Shakespeare bio-drama Hamnet, based on the tragic death of the bard’s son, won Best Drama Film, with lead actress Jessie Buckley also taking home Best Actress in a Drama.
Comedian Nikki Glaser also returned to host the awards after her successful first endeavour at last year’s event.
Teyana Taylor wins for her work in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another". Photo / Getty Images
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