The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026, delivered a captivating blend of predictable outcomes, heartfelt acknowledgments, and surreal occurrences that collectively defined this year’s event. While major productions like ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Adolescence’ secured expected victories, the evening truly distinguished itself through its international recognition and deeply personal acceptance speeches.
Brazilian cinema emerged as a dominant force, with Wagner Moura claiming the Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama award for his powerful performance in ‘The Secret Agent.’ The film, which explores themes of memory and generational trauma during Brazil’s 1970s military dictatorship, also earned the distinction of Best Non-English Language Film. Moura, previously renowned for his portrayal of Pablo Escobar in ‘Narcos,’ dedicated his award to those ‘sticking with their values in difficult moments,’ marking Brazil’s continued ascendancy in global cinema following last year’s historic Oscar win.
The ceremony produced several unforgettable interactions, including George Clooney’s chivalrous assistance to Jean Smart at the podium and a nostalgic reunion with former ‘ER’ co-star Noah Wyle. Erin Doherty, winner for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series for ‘Adolescence,’ delivered a moving tribute to mental health professionals, while Rose Byrne provided one of the evening’s most unconventional explanations for her partner’s absence—attending a reptile expo in New Jersey.
Seth Rogen experienced a meta-cinematic moment when he won Best Lead Actor in a TV Musical/Comedy for ‘The Studio,’ months after his show satirized the very same awards ceremony. ‘This is so weird! We just pretended to do this and now it is happening!’ Rogen exclaimed, acknowledging the surreal nature of his victory.
Amy Poehler secured the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast with ‘Good Hang with Amy Poehler,’ using her acceptance speech to humorously critique NPR’s programming. Meanwhile, the K-pop phenomenon ‘Demon Hunters’ achieved dual recognition, winning both Best Animated Film and Best Original Song for ‘Golden,’ with co-writer Ejae delivering an inspirational message about perseverance and self-acceptance.
Jack Thorne’s ‘Adolescence,’ which collected four awards including Best Limited Series, concluded the evening with a powerful call to action against hatred, emphasizing the transformative potential of hope and representation in contemporary storytelling.