Golden Globes 2026: Historic wins, rising stars

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards honored excellence in film, television and now podcasting on 11 January, with moments that ranged from poignant to celebratory. 

The night was marked by historic firsts, breakout performances and global storytelling triumphs — anchored by Wagner Moura’s historic win and the cultural moment created by KPop Demon Hunters.  

Brazilian cinema made history when Wagner Moura won Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for The Secret Agent, becoming the first Brazilian to take home the award in that category. While the full transcript of his speech hasn’t been released yet, Moura closed with a heartfelt tribute to Brazil and its audiences, expressing gratitude for how his work and the film connected with international viewers and reflected Brazilian stories in a global stage.  

Breakout moment: Owen Cooper

One of the night’s most talked‑about speeches came from 16‑year‑old Owen Cooper, winner of Best Supporting Actor — Television for his role in Adolescence. 

“What an incredible journey my family and I have been put through,” he said.

He nodded to his beloved hometown and its anthem, offering a message of unity and resilience.  

‘KPop Demon Hunters’: ‘Golden’ wins big

KPop Demon Hunters was one of the night’s breakout cultural stories, winning both Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Original Song for its hit track “Golden.”

Singer and co‑writer EJAE — joined by co‑songwriters including Mark Sonnenblick and Lee Hee Joon — delivered an emotional speech about perseverance and finding one’s voice:

“When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fulfill one dream… I was rejected and disappointed that my voice wasn’t good enough, so I leaned on songs and music to get through it. Now I’m here as a singer and a songwriter.”  

She continued with gratitude for how the song helps listeners:

“It’s a dream come true to be part of a song that is helping other girls and other boys and everyone of all ages to get through their hardships and accept themselves. So thank you, Golden Globes… for accepting my voice and our voice.”  

EJAE then dedicated the win to people who’ve faced rejection, encouraging perseverance:

“I can confidently say ‘rejection is redirection,’ and so never give up… it’s never too late to shine like you were born to be.”  

List of key winners:

Film

•Best Motion Picture — Drama: The Secret Agent

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

•Best Animated Motion Picture: KPop Demon Hunters

•Best Actor — Drama: Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

•Best Actress — Drama: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

•Best Original Song: “Golden,” KPop Demon Hunters

•Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

•Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Television

•Best Drama Series: The Pitt

•Best Musical or Comedy Series: The Studio

•Best Limited Series/TV Movie: Adolescence

•Best Actor — TV Drama: Noah Wyle, The Pitt

•Best Actress — TV Drama: Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

•Best Supporting Actor — TV: Owen Cooper, Adolescence

•Best Supporting Actress — TV: Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Special honors

•Cecil B. DeMille Award: Helen Mirren

•Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker