BEVERLY HILLS – Comedian Nikki Glaser proved why she was invited back for a second consecutive year, delivering a scorched-earth opening monologue at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 11, 2026. While Glaser took aim at Hollywood’s elite, the night’s real victors were found on stage, as Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another and the HBO drama The Pitt emerged as the big winners of the 2026 awards kickoff.
1. The Monologue: “America’s Newest Place to See BS News”
Hosting from the Beverly Hilton, Glaser’s monologue struck a balance between industry inside-baseball and ruthless social commentary.
- Network Jabs: Glaser relentlessly mocked CBS News (the night’s host network) for its recent editorial shifts under Bari Weiss. “Yes, CBS News: America’s newest place to see BS news,” she quipped, later handing the network her “Most Editing” award.
- The “Bidding War”: Addressing the chaotic acquisition rumors surrounding Warner Bros., she joked, “We’ll start the bidding for Warner Bros. at $5.”
- Leo’s Clock: No monologue is complete without a Leonardo DiCaprio joke. Glaser noted his legendary career but added, “The most impressive thing is that you accomplished all of that before your girlfriend turned 30.”
2. Film Winners: One Battle After Another Sweeps
Despite heavy competition from Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest feature proved unstoppable in the Musical or Comedy categories.
| Category | Winner | Work |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
| Best Actor (Musical/Comedy) | Timothée Chalamet | Marty Supreme |
| Best Actress (Musical/Comedy) | Rose Byrne | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You |
| Best Supporting Actress | Teyana Taylor | One Battle After Another |
| Cinematic Achievement | Sinners | Ryan Coogler (Dir.) |
| Best Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
3. Television: Triple Wins for Jean Smart
The TV categories saw a mix of veteran dominance and fresh faces, with The Pitt and Hacks leading the charge.
- Jean Smart’s Hat-Trick: Jean Smart won her third Golden Globe for her role in Hacks, solidifying her status as the queen of TV comedy.
- The Pitt’s Surge: Noah Wyle took home Best Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt, which also saw significant wins for its ensemble and directing.
- Adolescence Dominance: The Netflix drama Adolescence continued its winning streak from the Critics’ Choice Awards, with 16-year-old Owen Cooper winning Best Supporting Actor.
4. Notable Snubs and Surprises
- The “Wicked” Snub: Despite high expectations, Wicked: For Good was largely shut out of the major Picture and Director categories, though it picked up a nomination for its score.
- Podcast Category: In a first for the Globes, a “Best Podcast” category was introduced, with Amy Poehler’s Good Hang taking the inaugural trophy.