The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took place on January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, marking the official commencement of the awards season. The ceremony, hosted for the second consecutive year by comedian Nikki Glaser, celebrated excellence in both film and television. Among the many stars who graced the red carpet, Kate Hudson and Diego Luna garnered significant attention, not only for their nominations but also for their reflections on their recent work.
Kate Hudson, a previous Golden Globe winner for her role in "Almost Famous", arrived at the event in a stunning, custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown. The gunmetal gray silk dress, adorned with shredded silk fringe and Swarovski rhinestones, made a bold statement, channeling a modern retro glamour. Hudson was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her portrayal in "Song Sung Blue". In the film, Hudson stars opposite Hugh Jackman, depicting the real-life story of Claire and Mike Sardina, a married couple who perform as a Neil Diamond tribute act called Lightning & Thunder. Hudson revealed that she gained fifteen pounds for the role and altered her usual disciplined routine to fully immerse herself in the character. While she did not win the Golden Globe, Rose Byrne won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.
Diego Luna, nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in "Andor", also shared his thoughts on the significance of his work. Luna plays Cassian Andor in the "Star Wars" prequel series, a character he originated in the 2016 film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story". Luna expressed that he is drawn to projects that address important issues, emphasizing the relevance of "Andor" to contemporary society. Although Luna did not win, Noah Wyle won Best Actor in a TV Series—Drama for The Pitt.
The 2026 Golden Globes also saw other notable wins and memorable moments. "One Battle After Another" and "Adolescence" were the biggest winners of the night, taking home four awards each. Wagner Moura made history as the first Brazilian to win Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama for his role in "The Secret Agent". Amy Poehler won the inaugural award for Best Podcast with "Good Hang with Amy Poehler".
As the Golden Globes 2026 concluded, the ceremony not only celebrated the achievements of the past year but also set the stage for the upcoming awards season, hinting at potential frontrunners for the 2026 Oscars.
