The new year in Hollywood doesn’t start with a countdown. It starts with a red carpet. And tonight, Sunday, January 11, 2026, all eyes turn to the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards. After weeks of speculating, campaigning, and obsessing over critics’ picks, it’s finally time for the show—a night widely considered the industry’s best (and booziest) party.
The Golden Ascent: A Star-Studded Welcome
Before a single award is handed out, the stars have to make an entrance, and this year, that entrance has been literally elevated. Forget the traditional crush of a red carpet. This year, Hollywood’s elite will be greeted by “The Golden Ascent”.
This brand new, dramatic staircase—inspired by the motion of a film reel—signals a major upgrade for the ceremony, with insiders calling it the “Met Gala-ification” of the Globes. The carpet itself has been moved and is now a custom “Golden Globes oxblood” color. It’s a stage built for a star’s grand entrance, promising to create some truly unforgettable fashion and photo moments.
The Host with the Most: Nikki Glaser’s Roast Returns
Keeping the energy loose is returning host Nikki Glaser. After a “barnstorming performance” last year that earned rave reviews, the comedian is back for a second round. She’s promised not to hold back, targeting the room’s biggest A-listers. “We’re going to hit Leo,” Glaser told the Associated Press. “The icebergs are coming”. Known for her sharp roasts, Glaser has also admitted that the sheer “star power” in the room can be intimidating, so she might just “blur [her] eyes” while on stage to get through it.
And the Golden Globe Goes To…
The big question, of course, is who will take home the hardware. Coming into the night, the awards race has been dominated by a few key contenders:
Key Storylines to Watch
Beyond the statuettes, the night is packed with compelling narratives:
- The Chalamet Sweep? Timothée Chalamet is predicted by many to win his first Golden Globe for his leading role in Marty Supreme, which would be a major victory in a crowded field. All eyes will also be on his date for the evening, as his public appearances with girlfriend Kylie Jenner have become a fan-favorite spectacle.
- A Veteran’s Moment. One of the season’s most heartwarming stories is the awards renaissance of Amy Madigan. Her terrifying and transformative role as Aunt Gladys in the horror film Weapons has already won her a Critics’ Choice Award, and a Globe tonight would be a crowning achievement for the beloved actress.
- Who Was Snubbed? The conversation is as much about who isn’t there. Many were shocked that the blockbuster musical sequel Wicked: For Good missed a Best Picture nomination, and that standout performers like Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Marty Supreme) were left out of the supporting categories.
The Golden Globes Effect: More Than Just a Party
The Globes are famously the “drunk uncle” of awards season—a looser, more unpredictable affair than the formal Oscars. But make no mistake: a win here matters. As one of the first major televised ceremonies, it can provide a crucial boost of momentum for Oscar campaigns, putting films and performances on the radar of thousands of Academy voters.
The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST, and will also be available to stream live for Paramount+ premium subscribers.
So, the stage is set, the “Golden Ascent” awaits, and Hollywood is ready to party. Who will laugh, who will cry, and who will give the speech that steals the season? Tune in tonight to find out.
by Eric Shannon