Golden Globes 2026 kicks off: Timothee Chalamet wins Best Actor, Rose Byrne is Best Actress

The Golden Globes, widely regarded as a key indicator for Oscar success, began at the Beverly Hills in California on Monday morning. Timothee Chalamet won the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in 'Marty Supreme', echoing his win at the Critics Choice. Rose Byrne was honoured with the Best Actress award for her performance in 'If I had legs, I'd kick you', a film made in just 25 days.

Comedian Nikki Glaser has returned for a second stint as host of the awards show. Glaser, speaking to Reuters, said Hollywood's A-list does not need to fear her monologue. Past Globes hosts have lobbed biting jokes at many of the stars in attendance. "They shouldn't be worried because I really have made this set so that it doesn't ruin anyone's night," she said. "I don't think I'm going to have to avoid anyone at the after-party."

Teyana Taylor took home the first award as Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'One Battle After Another'. Stellan Skarsgard was honoured as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value'. Indian-Hollywood actor Priyanka Chopra presented the award for Best Actor in a TV series wearing a stunning navy blue dress at the event. Paul Thomas Anderson won the award for Best Screenplay for 'One Battle After Another'.

DiCaprio's film, 'One Battle After Another,' leads the pack of movie nominees at the champagne-fueled ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. The dark comedy tells the story of a washed-up revolutionary who springs into action when his daughter's life is in danger. Co-stars Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor were nominated alongside DiCaprio. The war epic has earned nine nods, making it one of only six films in Golden Globes history to secure at least one acting nomination in every category.

Following close behind is 'Sentimental Value', featuring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgard, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, with eight nominations. Warner Bros.’ 'Sinners' also makes a strong showing with seven nominations. The best movie drama race also features 'Jay Kelly,' starring George Clooney as an actor grappling with his legacy and Adam Sandler as his devoted manager. Other nominated film dramas include Guillermo del Toro's take on 'Frankenstein,' supernatural horror flick 'Sinners' and 'Hamnet,' a story about the family of William Shakespeare.

Among other acting nominees are Chalamet, Dwayne Johnson for 'The Smashing Machine,' Michael B. Jordan for 'Sinners,' Jessie Buckley for 'Hamnet' and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for musical sequel 'Wicked: For Good.'

The Globes are among the first of the 2026 Hollywood accolades to be handed out before the film industry's top honors, the Academy Awards, in March. Globes voters do not have a say in the Oscars, but a win at the Globes can help bring attention to potential Academy Awards contenders.

Recipients of the Globes are chosen by more than 300 entertainment journalists, compared with roughly 9,000 voters who select the Oscars. The Globes voting body was expanded in recent years and organisers instituted reforms after criticisms for ethical lapses and a lack of diversity.

Globes voters highlighted several international films in this year's nominations. They include Norwegian family drama'"Sentimental Value,' 'It Was Just an Accident' from Iranian director Jafar Panahi, and Brazilian drama 'The Secret Agent.'