The 83rd Golden Globe Awards took centre stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles early this morning, celebrating excellence in both film and television as the awards season kicked into high gear. With comedian Nikki Glaser returning as this year’s host, the night honoured outstanding performances and storytelling across genres, with critics’ favourites and breakout stars alike walking the red carpet.
Among the night’s biggest winners were Netflix’s acclaimed limited series Adolescence and Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another, with each taking home four awards. With stars, industry figures, and global fans watching, the evening delivered sharp comedic moments, heartwarming acceptance speeches, and some historic firsts.
Nikki Glaser delivers hilarious roast of Leonardo DiCaprio
Following last year’s widely praised hosting gig, Nikki Glaser returned to the Golden Globes stage and immediately set the tone for the night. She opened the show with a playful monologue that took aim at many of the biggest stars in attendance, balancing affectionate jabs with perfectly timed punchlines.
But it was Glaser’s bit about Leonardo DiCaprio that quickly became the internet’s favourite moment. She began by praising his legendary career, noting just how much he’s accomplished – all before his girlfriend turned 30. After the laughter settled, Glaser mock-apologized for the joke, only to justify it with a perfectly timed punchline: “We don’t know anything else about you, man.”
To prove her point, she explained that she genuinely did her research and could only uncover one personal detail from decades of interviews – DiCaprio’s favourite food. That’s when she turned to him and asked, “Do you still like pasta?” DiCaprio laughed and answered yes, sending the room into applause and cementing the moment as an instant standout.
Honestly, you have to watch the nearly 11-minute opening monologue – and with attention spans as short as ours these days, the fact that we didn’t even think about looking away says everything. It was that good.
Teyana Taylor empowers black women with her first Golden Globe win
In a powerful night for representation, Teyana Taylor took home the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills – a fierce and unforgettable character – earned critical acclaim.
Presented early in the evening by Amanda Seyfried and Jennifer Garner, Taylor’s emotional acceptance speech resonated deeply with audiences. She dedicated her win to Black women everywhere, delivering an inspiring message about resilience, strength, and the importance of visibility in Hollywood.
Timothée Chalamet wins Best Actor for Marty Supreme
One of the night’s big film winners was Timothée Chalamet, who earned his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his turn in the A24 sports drama Marty Supreme. In the film, Chalamet delivers a charismatic portrayal of a fictionalised mid‑century table tennis legend, capturing both the sport’s kinetic energy and the character’s personal depth.
Joined by partner Kylie Jenner on the red carpet, Chalamet brought warmth and humour to his acceptance speech. He reflected on his journey in Hollywood with a laugh: “If you would have told me when I was 19 years old, I’d be thanking Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank.” His Golden Globe win comes a week after his Critics Choice Best Actor award, continuing an extraordinary awards season streak.
K-Pop Demon Hunters takes home two awards
Animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters was another standout of the night, bagging Best Animated Motion Picture along with Best Original Song for Golden. The song’s creator and performer, Ejae, delivered an emotional speech about her journey as an artist, opening up about early rejection in the K-pop industry and how music helped her find her voice.
“Now I’m here, as a singer and a songwriter. It’s a dream come true to be part of a song that’s helping other girls, other boys and everyone from all ages to get through their hardships and accept themselves,” she said, underscoring the universal power of storytelling through music.
During the acceptance speech for Best Animated Motion Picture, director Maggie Kang also spoke about her vision for depicting multifacted female characters – strong, silly, bold, and human – a vision that clearly resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Owen Cooper becomes the youngest-ever Best Supporting Actor winner
Netflix’s gripping limited series Adolescence, which explores toxic masculinity and the pressures facing youth, dominated the Golden Globes with four wins, including Best Television Limited Series. At the centre of this success was Owen Cooper, who won Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for his haunting, breakout performance as Jamie Miller – a 13‑year‑old at the center of the series’ emotional core.
At just 16 years old, Cooper became the youngest actor ever to win a Golden Globe in this category, breaking the record previously held by Chris Colfer (who won at age 20 in 2010). He also made history as the second‑youngest male winner in Golden Globe history overall.
Cooper’s journey with Adolescence has been extraordinary: his performance has already earned him an Emmy, a Critics’ Choice Award, and now a Golden Globe, marking a remarkable “sweep” across major awards and spotlighting him as one of the most compelling young talents today.
In his acceptance speech, Cooper delivered heartfelt thanks to family and colleagues, reflecting on his early days in drama class – “I was the only boy there, it was embarrassing,” he joked – and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to perform at such a young stage in his career.
Amy Poehler wins the first‑ever Best Podcast Award
In a nod to evolving entertainment forms, the Golden Globes introduced a Best Podcast category for the first time. Among strong contenders like Armchair Expert, Call Her Daddy, and Up First, Amy Poehler took home the inaugural award for her show Good Hang With Amy Poehler.
Poehler’s speech struck a balance between sincere gratitude and playful humour: “This is an attempt to try to make a very rough and unkind world filled with a little bit more love and laughter,” she said, after joking about her competition, challenging NPR to “try harder.” Her win highlights the growing cultural clout of podcast storytelling.
Lisa makes Golden Globes history as first K-pop idol presenter
Another standout moment from the night came when Lisa made Golden Globes history as the first K-pop idol ever to present an award at the ceremony. The global superstar – best known as a member of BlackPink – drew immediate cheers as she took the stage, marking a major milestone for K-pop’s continued crossover into mainstream Western awards culture.
Lisa’s appearance reflected the Golden Globes’ broader embrace of international talent and the growing global influence of Korean pop culture across music, film, and television. In a night that already featured big wins for projects like K-Pop Demon Hunters, Lisa’s role as a presenter underscored just how global the entertainment industry – and the Golden Globes – has become.
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