Many stars were missing from the 2026 Golden Globes, including some award winners.
Michelle Williams was notably absent from the ceremony on Sunday, January 11, when she won Best Actress – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Movie for her role in Dying for sexmain presenters Kathryn Hahn i Melissa McCarthy to accept the award on his behalf.
“I’m Michelle Williams,” Hahn, 52, declared.
presenter Wanda Sykes was also tasked with accepting the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Comedy for Ricky Gervaiswhich he won for his television special Mortality.
Keep scrolling to see more stars who skipped the 2026 Golden Globes and why:
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards brought out the hottest stars in TV and film on Sunday, January 11. For the second year in a row, comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the annual awards show. In 2025, she became the first woman to present the ceremony solo. “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was definitely the (…)
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams, 45, was busy performing in the play Anna Christie in New York when she won the award for best actress – television – limited series, anthology series or television movie.
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais, 64, revealed ahead of the awards show that he had no plans to attend despite being nominated for and winning best stand-up comedy on TV.
“I probably won’t go to the Golden Globes… It’s too far to go,” he told BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life. “It takes a lot to get me off the couch with my cat and my girlfriend watching Netflix. I love work, I love writing, I love creating, I love stand-up, but all the other things I could really do without.”
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivowho was nominated for the second year in a row for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, was busy preparing for her production of Dracula in London
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Regina Room
One battle after another star Regina Room missed the Golden Globes due to illness, but got a sweet shout-out from the director Paul Thomas Andersonwhen it won best screenplay – film.
“Regina, who can’t be with us tonight, she’s not feeling well, is one of the first people I gave this script to,” he said in his speech. “She’s been with her since the beginning. Great collaborator.”
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup He was nominated for the best male supporting actor in the television category The morning showbut missed out on the Golden Globes for acting in the West End play high noon.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards are here, and Hollywood’s biggest stars brought their fashion game, from couture gowns to sharp tailoring. Comedian Nikki Glaser reprises her role as host for the event, which kicked off on Sunday, January 11, and brought Tinseltown’s hottest to the red carpet. “Hosting the Golden Globes this (…)
Carrie Coon
Carrie Coonwho was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television for The White Lotusannounced that he would not be attending the Golden Globes.
“I won’t be able to support my friends or support the artists I admire @goldenglobes tonight,” she wrote via X before the ceremony. “But I’m grateful for the recognition and I know you’re all happy to be at the table. #GoldenGlobes2026 #Bug #WhiteLotus.”
Bobby Cannavale
Rose Byrnethe husband of Bobby Cannavalemaybe he had the best reason to miss the awards show: he was buying a reptile.
“I want to thank my husband, Bobby, who couldn’t be here because we have a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile show in New Jersey,” Byrne, 46, said during her acceptance speech for best performance by a female actress in a motion picture – musical or comedy for her role in If I had legs I would kick you. “Well, thank you. Thank you, baby.”