The 83rd Golden Globes: Big wins, HudCon heat and a nostalgic ER reunion

The second major awards show of the season, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, delivered a largely expected slate of winners alongside a few surprise nods, a sizzling TV duo moment, and a pair of nostalgic reunions.

Stars descended on the Beverly Hilton for a lively evening honoring film and television, with winners selected by the Golden Globes Foundation, composed of entertainment journalists from over 76 countries.

Returning for a second year as host, comedian and actress Nikki Glaser trained her sharp humor on a range of pop-culture targets, from George Clooney’s Nespresso endorsement and Leonardo DiCaprio’s romantic choices vis-à-vis his film career, to the Wicked sequel and a pointed jab at the pending Warner Bros. sale.

Winners’ circle

Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another continued its awards-season momentum, winning four trophies, including Best Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor. The film’s writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson also earned Best Director and Best Screenplay honors.

Another top winner was Hamnet, which claimed Best Picture – Drama, placing it as a top contender in the category for the rest of the season. Director Chloé Zhao accepted the award, saying “the most important thing of being an artist is learning to be vulnerable in love, to allow ourselves to be seen for who we are…and to give ourselves wholly to the world—even the parts we’re afraid of,” quoting actor Paul Mescal, who plays William Shakespeare in the film. The film’s other lead, Jessie Buckley, also picked up a trophy for Best Actress – Drama. Rounding out the Best Picture winners were KPop Demon Hunters (Best Animated Film, and also Best Song for Golden), and The Secret Agent (Best Foreign Language Film), with Wagner Moura taking Best Actor – Drama for his performance. Ryan Coogler’s vampire-Western Sinners was chosen for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

Timothée Chalamet’s sports-comedy film about Ping-pong Marty Supreme won for him Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. He told the audience, which included girlfriend Kylie Jenner, that the win was “For my parents, my partner, I love you. Thank you so much.” Veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård was named Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value, which he dedicated to his wife, who he described as “...a brutal support, a tough lover and very educational.” If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You lead Rose Byrne also went home with a nod for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy.

HudCon and reunion moments

One of the night’s most talked-about moments came from Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie — better known to fans as “HudCon” — whose onstage banter during their awards-show debut leaned into the duo’s steamy chemistry from the hit series Heated Rivalry, to the audience’s delight.

The ceremony also delivered a wave of nostalgia. Fans of the ’90s medical drama ER were treated to a reunion when George Clooney warmly congratulated Noah Wyle, who won Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for HBO Max’s The Pitt, which also took Best TV Series – Drama. Clooney also shared some witty onstage repartee with former Ocean’s Eleven co-star Don Cheadle. Adding to the throwback energy, former Disney stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez were spotted together at the event.

Streaming’s strong showing

Streaming platforms emerged as major winners as well, with Apple TV+ titles The Studio and Pluribus, Netflix’s Adolescence, and HBO Max’s Hacks earning recognition across acting and series categories —underscoring the growing dominance of digital platforms at Hollywood awards shows.

Podcasts for a better world

The Golden Globes showed they were in tune with the times via the first ever “Best Podcast” award, with the rising popularity of the platform. The trophy went to comedian Amy Poehler’s Good Hang With Amy Poehler, which premiered on Spotify in early 2025. As she was handed the trophy, she said it was exactly as she pictured it - “Snoop Dogg giving me the award.” She described the interview-type podcast as “an attempt to make a very rough and unkind world be filled with a little bit more love and laughter.”

Host Nikki Glaser ended the show on a poignant note, by wearing a “Spinal Tap” baseball cap as a subtle tribute to late director Rob Reiner. She referenced him in her closing, saying, “Well, that’s our show. This one went to 11,” quoting a line from one of the most famous scenes in Reiner’s iconic film, This Is Spinal Tap.