Awards season is here and the Golden Globes 2026 they did their best to bring the party.
As Hollywood’s top film and television stars attended the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 11, as host Nikki Glaser he made it clear during her opening monologue that the three-hour broadcast would be a night to remember.
“Yeah, the Golden Globes, definitely the biggest thing going on in the world right now,” he joked at the top of the show. “Tonight, we’re celebrating the best of TV and film right here in the heart of Los Angeles, where no TV or film has been made for the past six years.”
While Glaser mocked a variety of stars – everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio a Kevin Hart got a LOL-worthy joke: The comedian also poked fun at herself.
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 (…)
“I’m Nikki Glaser, and same evilI’m back for a sequel. Like Frankenstein, an unlicensed European surgeon has put me together,” he said. “Tonight I just want to tell you that I’m joking up here, but it’s an absolute privilege to be in this room with all of you. Yes, I’m your host, but I’m honestly a huge fan.”
In case you missed the big show, Us Weekly is breaking the best and worst times of the night below:
Best Monologue Joke: Nikki Glaser on Leonardo DiCaprio
While many celebrities took the hot seat during Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue, Leonardo DiCaprio was a real MVP when the comedian poked fun at his dating life.
“Leonardo DiCaprio is here for One man bun after another,” Glaser said, referring to DiCaprio’s nominated film One battle after another. “How good Leo was One battle after another? It’s crazy, so good. What a career you’ve had, countless iconic performances. You’ve worked with all the great directors. You won three Golden Globes, an Oscar; the most important thing is that you achieved all this before your girlfriend turned 30. I mean, it’s crazy.”
Shortly after, the comedian apologized for the joke, but claimed there was nothing else he could find about him online. Fortunately, he found an “in-depth interview” to which he granted Teen Beat magazine in 1991.
“Your favorite food is still pasta, pasta and more pasta,” she asked, before DiCaprio laughed and gave her a playful thumbs up.
Best Acceptance Speech Dedication: Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle
Kevork Djansezian/CBSAfter winning Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role as Dr. Robby a The Pitt, Noah Wyle he was quick to express gratitude to the people outside of Hollywood who made him the award-winning actor he is today.
“I have been very blessed in my life. I was raised in a family that placed a high priority on art, curiosity and service,” he shared with the audience. “I’ve had amazing teachers and amazing advice from some really good friends, and I’ve had the support of an amazing wife and three amazing kids along the way. I’m so grateful for that. And thank you to all the health professionals in the world.”
Best Tearful Acceptance Speech: Teyana Taylor
In accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, thanks to her role in One battle after another, Teyana Taylor she couldn’t hold back the tears in her emotional speech.
“My babies are upstairs watching. You better get off those damn phones and look at me right now!” Taylor, who shares daughters Junie, 10, and Rue, 5, with ex-husband Iman Shumpert he said “In the name of Jesus, thank you for every part of this: every lesson, every trial, every blessing. Thank you to the Golden Globe voters for seeing me and reminding me that this purpose always finds its time. To my tribe, my grounded strength, my joy and my daily reminder that love is an action, not just a word, and everything I do is rooted in that truth.”
Best couples of the night: Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet
Stewart Cook/CBSWhile awards shows always lead to obligatory fashion and unpredictable acceptance speeches, they also lead to some rare public sightings of Hollywood’s biggest couples.
Although Timothée Chalamet walked the red carpet solo, he was able to reunite with his girlfriend inside. And yes, Kylie Jenner was in his seat when Chalamet won Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his performance in Martí Suprem.
Other couples seen enjoying date night included Mila Kunis i Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts i Danny Moder i selena gomez i Benny Blanco.
Best Assistant: Amy Poehler
Leave it to one of the best podcast nominees (i eventual winner) to bring the party into the Golden Globes 2026. During his acceptance speech, Amy Poehler reminded everyone that awards are not this serious
“It’s exactly how I imagined it, Snoop (Dogg) giving me the award,” he joked. “Come on, I don’t know about award shows, but when they do it right, it makes sense.”
Later in the show, Poehler helped host Nikki Glaser find Jeremy StrongHe is missing his sunglasses and hat from last year live.
Honorable mention for the assistant Queen Latifahwho managed to get two shouts Rhea Seehorn i Stephen Grahamindividual acceptance speeches.
Worst hosting bit: Nikki Glaser’s performance of “Golden.”
While Nikki Glaser’s opening monologue deserves a standing ovation, her attempt to go viral with a unique rendition of “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters it resulted in mixed reactions.
When she got to the chorus, Glaser was (luckily?) interrupted on stage Fran Drescher.
“For God’s sake, father!” the Martí Suprem said the star. “You know I love you, but you have to stop singing. Your voice is so annoying! Don’t tell me you’d sing in Korean too?”
Worst Intro for Hosts: UFC Stars for ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cast
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams
Kevork Djansezian/CBSmoments in front of the presenters Connor Storrie i Hudson Williams made their first appearance at an awards show since they rose to fame overnight with Heated rivalrythe producers decided to add some extra “safety” for the duo by bringing out two UFC players.
As requested by a viewer via X, “Can someone please explain to me why he took these two random people out of UFC for two guys starring in a gay hockey show? Lmfao #goldenglobes.”
Worst element of the show: long acceptance speeches
While actors and actresses deserve their moment to speak when they win a major award, many of us would like to remember that it’s only a three-hour show.
Instead of acceptance speeches that went on too long, we wish we could have heard more of the unpredictable music that played throughout the show.
“Why are they playing club music at the #GoldenGlobes,” wrote one user via X when someone accepted their award Usheris “Yes”. Another viewer added“Whoever is doing the background music for this year’s #GoldenGlobes is definitely a millennial lol.”
The Golden Globes are known as Hollywood’s Party of the Year, and the celebrities have the photos to prove it. Before the awards are handed out, Hollywood’s biggest names are often documented coddling through social media. Emma Roberts, for example, is a fan of grabbing a burger while wearing makeup. Other celebrities share selfies (…)
Worst use of time: Golden Globes commentators
while Mark Malkin i Kevin Frazier they deserve a lot of credit for their immense knowledge of the winners and for helping to provide entertaining transitions to commercial breaks, some of us had a hard time keeping up with all of their fun facts, seconds before the winners started speaking into their microphones.
“Sorry but these two presenters commenting on people coming up to collect their awards are LOWERING THE TONE #GoldenGlobes,” one user wrote. via X Another viewer, however, expressed his excitement writing“Not going to lie, this is what we’ve been asking for years! More sports commentary at an acting awards show!!! Some genius! #GoldenGlobes.”