The 83rd Golden Globe Awards roared into the Beverly Hilton tonight, delivering a night of sharp satire, historic wins, and a definitive coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. With comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host for the second consecutive year, the ceremony balanced biting humor with emotional tributes as Hollywood celebrated the best in film and television from 2025. While the red carpet dazzled with Golden Globes 2026 red carpet fashion, the real story unfolded inside the ballroom, where The White Lotus cemented its status as television's reigning juggernaut.

Nikki Glaser's Monologue: No One Was Safe

Returning after her acclaimed debut last year, Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes monologue wasted no time slicing through the room's tension. Glaser opened with a self-deprecating jab about her "victory lap," before turning her razor-sharp wit toward the night's biggest nominees. She zeroed in on the cast of The White Lotus, joking that she was auditioning for Season 4 as "a Scandinavian Pilates instructor with a shadowy past"—a line that had creator Mike White roaring with laughter.

Glaser also took aim at the intense method acting stories circulating this season, particularly targeting the cast of Sinners and One Battle After Another. "I heard Leonardo DiCaprio stayed in character as a paranoid revolutionary for six months," she quipped. "which is really just Leo on a Tuesday." Her fearless approach set an electric tone for the evening, proving exactly why she was asked back to helm the 83rd Golden Globe Awards highlights.

'One Battle After Another' Sweeps Movie Awards

In the film categories, the night belonged to Paul Thomas Anderson’s satirical thriller One Battle After Another. The film, which entered the night with a leading nine nominations, lived up to the hype, capturing the top prize for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Anderson also took home the award for Best Director, cementing his film's frontrunner status for the upcoming Oscars.

The One Battle After Another movie awards haul didn't stop there. Leonardo DiCaprio won Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his turn as the aging revolutionary Bob, delivering a heartfelt speech about the importance of independent storytelling in the blockbuster era. In a breakout moment, newcomer Chase Infiniti stunned the room by winning Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, tearfully thanking Anderson for "taking a chance on an unknown."

'Sinners' and 'Hamnet' Divide Drama Honors

On the drama side, the race was tighter. Ryan Coogler’s atmospheric horror-drama Sinners claimed Best Motion Picture – Drama, edging out the Shakespearean biopic Hamnet. However, Hamnet didn't go home empty-handed, with Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress in a Drama for her devastating portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare. Michael B. Jordan added star power to the stage, winning Best Actor in a Drama for Sinners, praising Coogler’s vision of 1930s Mississippi.

'The White Lotus' Dominates Television

As predicted, The White Lotus Golden Globe nominations translated into major wins. The third season, set in Thailand, won Best Television Series – Drama, overcoming stiff competition from Severance and The Diplomat. The supporting categories were a White Lotus showcase: Parker Posey won Best Supporting Actress for her role as the chaotic Southern matriarch Victoria Ratliff, while Walton Goggins took home Best Supporting Actor, charming the audience with his signature charisma.

In the comedy bracket, The Bear continued its winning streak, taking Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while Adolescence cleaned up in the Limited Series categories, further solidifying Netflix's presence at the podium.

Golden Globes 2026 Winners List

Here are the major winners from the 83rd Golden Globe Awards:

Film Winners

  • Best Motion Picture – Drama: Sinners
  • Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
  • Best Actor – Drama: Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
  • Best Actress – Drama: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
  • Best Actor – Musical or Comedy: Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
  • Best Actress – Musical or Comedy: Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
  • Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
  • Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
  • Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
  • Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson, Sinners

Television Winners

  • Best Television Series – Drama: The White Lotus
  • Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy: The Bear
  • Best Limited Series or TV Movie: Adolescence
  • Best Actor – Drama Series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear (switched categories)
  • Best Actress – Drama Series: Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
  • Best Supporting Actor – TV: Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
  • Best Supporting Actress – TV: Parker Posey, The White Lotus

Red Carpet and Final Thoughts

The Golden Globes 2026 red carpet was a spectacle of vintage glamour and modern risks. Nikki Glaser changed looks multiple times throughout the night, but her opening custom Atelier Prabal Gurung gown stole the show. Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet and Chase Infiniti brought daring new silhouettes that will likely dominate fashion blogs for weeks.

As the Golden Globes 2026 winners list is finalized, the focus now shifts to the Academy Awards. If tonight was any indication, One Battle After Another and The White Lotus are the unstoppable forces of the 2026 awards season.