Golden Globes 2026: Nikki Glaser kicks off show; Teyana Taylor wins for 'One Battle After Another'

The 83rd Golden Globes got underway Sunday with a pointedly political opening from host Nikki Glaser and an early award for the night's favorite, "One Battle After Another."

Comedian Nikki Glaser returns for a second year to host the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. It’s a Champagne-soaked party featuring some of the biggest names in film and television, even if the awards won’t exactly forecast the Oscars.




Glaser, emceeing the show for the second straight year, kicked off the Beverly Hills, California, award show on a note of self-aware satire. "Yes, the Golden Globes, without a doubt the most important thing happening in the world right now," Glaser said.

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In a winning, rapid-fire opening monologue that landed some punch lines on the usual subjects - the age of Leonardo DiCaprio's dates, Kevin Hart's height - Glaser also dove right into some of her most topical material.

For the on-the-block Warner Bros., Glaser started the bidding at $5. Referencing the Epstein files, she suggested best editing should go to the Justice Dept. The "most editing," however, she suggested deserved to go to Bari Weiss' new CBS News.

'One Battle After Another' takes first win

The night's first award went to Teyana Taylor for her explosive supporting performance in "One Battle After Another." A teary-eyed Taylor took the stage and accepted what could be the first of many awards for Paul Thomas Anderson's film.

"To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter and our dreams deserve space."

Best supporting actor went to Stellan Skarsgard for the Norwegian family drama "Sentimental Value." It was the first major Hollywood movie award for the 74-year-old, a respected veteran actor who drew a standing ovation.

"I was not prepared for this because I, of course, thought I was too old."

“One Battle After Another” topped the list of nominations with nine, closely followed by “Sentimental Value” with eight. “Wicked: For Good” was snubbed for best picture and best director. Others left out include Joe Rogan (for the new podcast category ), Sydney Sweeney and Gwyneth Paltrow, leaving room for plenty of surprise inclusions.