Beverly Hills, January 11, 2026 – The Golden Globes 2026 at the Beverly Hilton kicked off awards season with style, laughter, and viral moments that had social media buzzing all night. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row, the ceremony delivered laughs, surprises, and historic wins.
Here’s a roundup of the most talked-about moments from the star-studded night.
Nikki Glaser’s Leonardo DiCaprio Jab
Glaser’s monologue took playful digs at A-list stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio. While praising his career, she quipped:
“The most impressive thing is that you’ve been able to accomplish all of this before your girlfriend turned 30,” referencing DiCaprio’s girlfriend, 27-year-old Italian model Vittoria Ceretti.
When the joke didn’t land perfectly, Glaser lightly blamed DiCaprio’s public persona, joking about his past interviews and love for pasta.
Teyana Taylor’s Emotional Win
Teyana Taylor stunned everyone by winning Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, beating Amy Madigan. Her acceptance speech was heartfelt and full of energy:
“Y’all better be off your damn phones and watching me right now,” she said, becoming teary while dedicating her win to her children.
Golden Globes Introduces Podcast Category
For the first time, the Golden Globes added a podcast category. Before Snoop Dogg presented the award, Glaser poked fun at the new category with a parody of Nicole Kidman’s AMC ad.
Amy Poehler won for her podcast Good Hang, joking in her speech:
“I am a big fan of all of you except NPR—just a bunch of celebs phoning it in. Try harder.”
Kpop Demon Hunters Makes History
Kpop Demon Hunters scored a milestone victory when their song Golden won Best Original Song, becoming the first K-pop song to win in this category. Singer EJAE gave a heartfelt speech, saying:
“I worked tirelessly for 10 years to fulfill one dream: to become a K-pop idol. And I was rejected. Now I’m here as a singer and a songwriter.”
Melissa McCarthy & Kathryn Hahn Spotlight
The duo teased a new acting milestone for men while celebrating women’s achievements. Hahn joked about men’s acting roles since 2015, with McCarthy adding humor about husbands, ex-husbands, and nosy neighbors.
Connor & Hudson’s First Globes Win
Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams of Heated Rivalry won Best Actress in a Drama Series, marking a first-time win for both. The duo playfully addressed stage nerves while acknowledging the ceremony’s more risqué moments.
Nikki Glaser Honors Rob Reiner
Glaser closed the ceremony with a subtle tribute to late filmmaker Rob Reiner, wearing a hat referencing his directorial debut Spinal Tap (1984). While the ceremony did not feature a full memorial segment, this nod was a touching moment for fans.
