The Golden Globes officially welcomed a new crop of winners on Sunday night, reminding everyone that awards season waits for no one and neither does greatness.
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the 2026 Golden Globe Awards aired on January 11 on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount Plus, bringing together Hollywood’s loudest talent, boldest fashion, and most meme ready moments. Glaser kept the energy moving while the stars handled the rest.
This year’s winners list read like a mix of seasoned favorites and long overdue breakthroughs. Teyana Taylor, Timothee Chalamet, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Amy Poehler, and more all walked away with trophies. Films like Hamnet and One Battle After Another dominated the movie categories, while television favorites Adolescence and The Pitt made it clear that prestige TV is still running laps around the competition.
But the moment that truly had the room buzzing belonged to Teyana Taylor.
Awards season could not have started stronger for her. The actress, Grammy nominated singer, dancer, and all around force reached a major career milestone when she won her very first Golden Globe at Sunday’s ceremony. Let that sink in.
Taylor took home Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another, beating out a stacked category that included Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Amy Madigan, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. No small feat. No fluke. Just undeniable.
She kicked off her acceptance speech with humor, calling attention to her unforgettable whale tail cutout dress and joking, “Wait, see my party in the back,” as she turned for the cameras. The room laughed, the internet immediately clipped it, and fashion Twitter went to work.
But the laughs didn’t last long. As the weight of the moment hit her, Taylor grew emotional, her voice catching as she reflected on the win. You could see it all over her face. This was not just a trophy. This was validation. Years of evolution, risk taking, and refusal to be boxed in finally met their moment.
By the time she wrapped her speech, there was no question. The Golden Globes may have crowned many winners that night, but Teyana Taylor walked away with something bigger. Momentum.
And if this is how her awards season is starting, Hollywood better get comfortable saying her name.
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