Golden Globes 2026: A Historic Night for ‘Hamnet’ and Paul Thomas Anderson

Golden Globes 2026: The Night Paul Thomas Anderson and ‘Hamnet’ Made History

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards are in the books, and what a night it was!

Hosted by the fearless Nikki Glaser—who returned for her second year and wasted no time roasting the room (yes, Leonardo DiCaprio took some heat)—the 2026 ceremony felt like a return to form for Hollywood. From historic sweeps to emotional first-time wins, the night belonged to ambitious storytelling and bold performances.

If you missed the live broadcast on CBS, don’t worry. We’ve got the full breakdown of who took home the gold and the moments everyone is talking about.

The Big Headlines

• ‘One Battle After Another’ Sweeps: Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-satire was the undeniable juggernaut of the night, taking home Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director, and Best Screenplay. It seems the film's "ex-revolutionary turned couch potato" premise struck a major chord with voters.

• ‘Hamnet’ Reigns Supreme in Drama: Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of the beloved novel secured the top prize for Best Motion Picture (Drama), proving that historical grief can be just as cinematic as high-octane action.

• Timothée’s Moment: After years of nominations, Timothée Chalamet finally clinched his first Golden Globe for Marty Supreme, delivering a charming speech that thanked everyone from Josh Safdie to his "Shark Tank" co-star Kevin O'Leary.

• A New Era for Podcasts: The Globes debuted their Best Podcast category, with Amy Poehler’s Good Hang with Amy Poehler taking the inaugural trophy.

The 2026 Golden Globe Winners List

Here are the major winners who defined the night:

Film Categories

• Best Motion Picture – Drama: Hamnet

• Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another

• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (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)

  • Note: She edged out strong contender Chase Infiniti from 'One Battle After Another'.

• Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)

• Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)

  • Teyana’s emotional acceptance speech dedicated to "brown sisters" was a highlight of the evening.

• Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

• Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)

• Cinematic and Box Office Achievement: Sinners (Directed by Ryan Coogler)

• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters

Television Categories

• Best Drama Series: The Pitt (Noah Wyle also took home Best Actor for his role here!)

• Best Musical or Comedy Series: The Studio

• Best Limited Series: Adolescence

• Best Actress – Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)

• Best Stand-Up Comedy on TV: Ricky Gervais (Mortality)

Snubs, Surprises, and Standouts

• Rose Byrne’s Upset: While many eyes were on the newcomers, Rose Byrne’s win for the quirkily titled If I Had Legs I’d Kick You was a delightful surprise for fans of dark comedy.

• The ‘Sinners’ Score: While it didn't win Best Picture, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners was recognized for its massive cultural impact and Ludwig Göransson’s haunting score.

• Nikki Glaser’s Monologue: Glaser proved why she was asked back, delivering a razor-sharp opening that spared no one—especially the A-listers in the front row.

What was your favorite moment of the night? Let us know in the comments below!