If you were nursing a hangover this past Monday morning, you probably weren't alone. The 83rd Golden Globe Awards just wrapped up at the Beverly Hilton, and honestly, it felt like the industry finally exhaled. After years of "will they, won't they" regarding their reputation, the Globes are officially back to being the chaotic, champagne-soaked kickoff to awards season that we actually enjoy watching.
Nikki Glaser hosted. She didn't hold back.
The Big Winners: Who Actually Took Home the Hardware?
Let’s get into the meat of it. Hamnet and One Battle After Another were the night's big cinematic titans. It wasn't even close, really.
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet snagged Best Motion Picture – Drama, proving that audiences (and voters) are still suckers for a beautifully shot, gut-wrenching period piece. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for it, and her speech was one of those rare, genuinely humble moments that didn't feel rehearsed by a PR team in a glass office in Century City.
On the flip side, One Battle After Another cleaned up in the Musical or Comedy categories. It walked away with four trophies.
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Key Film Winners
- Best Motion Picture, Drama: Hamnet
- Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
- Best Actor, Drama: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
- Best Actress, Drama: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
- Best Actor, Musical or Comedy: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
- Best Actress, Musical or Comedy: Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Timothée Chalamet winning for Marty Supreme felt like a "duh" moment for most people in the room. He’s basically the prince of Hollywood at this point, but his performance as a ping-pong pro actually had some real grit to it. Wagner Moura’s win for The Secret Agent was a bit more of a surprise to some, but if you’ve seen the film, you know his intensity was unmatched this year.
Television Got Weird (In a Good Way)
Television is where the 83rd Golden Globe Awards usually gets a bit more experimental. This year, the newcomers absolutely dominated.
The Pitt won Best Drama Series. It’s gritty, it’s medical, and Noah Wyle reminded everyone why he’s a legend by taking home Best Actor in a Drama Series. Then there’s The Studio. Seth Rogen's meta-comedy about the film industry is almost too inside-baseball, but the Globes loved it. Rogen took home Best Actor in a Comedy, and the show won Best Musical or Comedy Series.
The real heavyweight of the night, though? Adolescence.
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It’s a four-part limited series on Netflix that you've probably seen trending. It won basically everything it was nominated for, including Best Limited Series. Stephen Graham and Michelle Williams (for Dying for Sex) took the lead acting spots in that category, but the supporting wins for Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty really drove home how deep that Adolescence cast is.
TV Highlights
- The Pitt (Drama)
- The Studio (Comedy)
- Adolescence (Limited Series)
- Hacks (Specifically Jean Smart, because obviously)
The Moments Nobody Talks About
Nikki Glaser’s monologue was... sharp. She’s known for roasts, and while she didn't quite go full Ricky Gervais, she definitely made a few executives shift uncomfortably in their seats. She poked fun at the Globes' murky legal status—they’re still technically waiting for a final "okay" from the California Attorney General to go full for-profit—and she didn't spare the "box office achievement" category either.
Speaking of which, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners took home the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award. It’s a newer category that feels like a bit of a participation trophy for movies that actually made money, but Sinners was genuinely good, so nobody complained too much.
We also saw the first-ever Best Podcast award go to Good Hang with Amy Poehler. It’s a sign of the times. The Globes are trying to stay relevant by acknowledging that most people listen to podcasts more than they watch traditional network TV.
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What This Means for the Oscars
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards are usually a "precursor," but they aren't always a perfect predictor.
Because the Globes split things into "Drama" and "Comedy," the votes get diluted. Hamnet looks like a lock for a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars, but One Battle After Another might have a harder time competing when everything is lumped into one category.
Also, we have to talk about the snubs. The White Lotus had six nominations and walked away with almost nothing. That’s a huge shift from previous years where Mike White’s show was the darling of the HFPA (or whatever they’re calling themselves now).
Actionable Insights for the Awards Fan
If you want to stay ahead of the curve for the rest of the 2026 season, here is what you should do:
- Watch Adolescence on Netflix now. It’s going to sweep the rest of the year. If you wait until the Oscars, you'll be behind the conversation.
- Check out The Pitt. Noah Wyle is back in peak form, and it’s the kind of show that actually rewards your attention.
- Keep an eye on the SAG Awards. The Screen Actors Guild nominations just came out, and their winners usually give us a much clearer picture of who will win the acting Oscars.
- Don't ignore the technicals. Films like Frankenstein and F1 might have missed the big "Best Picture" wins, but they are dominant in Sound and Production Design.
The Globes are done. Next up is the Sundance Film Festival later this month, followed by the Grammys on February 1st. Trevor Noah is hosting those for the last time, and Kendrick Lamar is leading the nominations there. It’s going to be a long, busy winter for Hollywood.