At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held on January 11, 2026, Timothée Chalamet snagged the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in "Marty Supreme". This marks Chalamet's first Golden Globe win, adding another accolade to his already impressive resume. He previously won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards 2026 for the same role.
In "Marty Supreme," Chalamet portrays an ambitious table tennis player, loosely based on the life of American table tennis star Marty Reisman. The film premiered at the 2025 New York Film Festival and was released in the United States on December 25, 2025, garnering widespread acclaim for its direction and screenplay, with particular praise for Chalamet's performance.
Chalamet's victory in the category was hard-earned, as he beat out a stellar list of nominees, including Leonardo DiCaprio ("One Battle After Another"), George Clooney ("Jay Kelly"), Ethan Hawke ("Blue Moon"), Lee Byung-hun ("No Other Choice"), and Jesse Plemons ("Bugonia"). During his acceptance speech, Chalamet acknowledged the stiff competition, expressing his admiration for his fellow nominees. He also thanked the film's director, Josh Safdie, his castmates, his parents, and his partner, Kylie Jenner.
"Marty Supreme" is set to release in India on January 23, 2026, distributed by PVRINOX Pictures. The film's impending release has generated considerable excitement among Indian cinema enthusiasts, eager to witness Chalamet's award-winning performance.
In other notable wins, "Hamnet," directed by Chloé Zhao, took home the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, with Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in the film. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" led the nominations with nine nods and secured four wins, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe for supporting female actor for her performance in "One Battle After Another". Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian actor to win Best Actor in a Drama for "The Secret Agent". "KPop Demon Hunters" won Best Animated Motion Picture. Rose Byrne won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You".
On the television side, Netflix's "Adolescence" dominated, winning Best Limited Series, with individual performance wins for Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty. HBO Max's "The Pitt" was named Best Drama Series, while Apple TV+'s "The Studio" won for Best Comedy Series. Amy Poehler won Best Podcast, a new category this year.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Nikki Glaser, marked a return to form after a period of controversy, celebrating excellence in both film and television.
