Just four days into the new year, awards season began with the Critics Choice Awards. A week later, it’s time for the Golden Globes to shine.
The 83rd edition of this star-studded event, taking place on Sunday, January 11 in Beverly Hills, California, celebrates greatness in both television and film. Here’s everything you need to know about the big night, including how to tune in.
History and past controversy of the Golden Globe Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the former organization behind the Golden Globes, was founded in 1943. Under this banner, journalists gathered to create an awards ceremony honoring the artists they covered. The first event took place the following year, in 1944.
A 2021 Los Angeles Times The article revealed several problems within the HFPA, including a complete lack of black members. This caused many organizations and individuals to boycott the 2022 Globes. NBC refused to broadcast the ceremony, Tom Cruise returned the awards, and several studios distanced themselves.
Due to the HFPA’s many problems, the organization was dissolved and the Globes were sold to Penske Media Eldridge, becoming a for-profit institution.
Many are critical of this company, considering it a conflict of interest, since the LA Times reported. Penske also owns Dick Clark Productions, the producer of the Globes, and several trade publications such as Variety, rolling stoneand The Hollywood Reporter.
Who will host the 83rd Golden Globe Awards?
Despite the ongoing debate, the show must go on. The fun-loving Nikki Glaser will emcee the event for the second year in a row.
She will be supported by many talented presenters, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Queen Latifah and Regina Hall.
Heated rivalry Fans will be delighted to see stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie outside the “boy aquarium.”
Where will the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes be held?
The 2026 Golden Globes will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This has been its permanent headquarters since 1961.
Who will be honored at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards?
This is the first year the Globes have presented “Golden Week,” which features multiple events leading up to the big night.
One of them is a new prime-time special called golden eveduring which the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award, for outstanding contributions to film and television, will be formally presented.
Helen Mirren will receive the first, and Sarah Jessica Parker, the second. This event aired on Thursday, January 8, but if you missed it, you can watch it later on Paramount+.
Who is nominated for the 2026 Golden Globe?
In the world of cinema, One battle after another, Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark action comedy leads the pack with nine nominations.
Hot on its heels is the Norwegian film sentimental valuestarring Stellan Skarsgård. Ryan Coogler sinners has seven nods, while Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet received six.
Both Evil: forever and frankenstein were honored with five nominations.
In the field of television, HBO white lotus continues its dominance at the Globes with six nominations, while all Netflix shows combined received 22.
The proposed merger between Netflix and HBO’s parent company could potentially increase Netflix’s laurels. Adolescence came in second place with five nominations. Only murders in the building and Rupture tied for third place with four each.
How to watch the Golden Globes pre-show
If you like fashion, you have options to see the arrivals on the red carpet. The official Golden Globes pre-show will be presented by Varieties Marc Malkin and Angelique Jackson. It starts at 6:30 pm ET and can be watched for free on Fire TV, Varieties YouTube channel or Variety.com.
Live from E!: Golden Globes 2026 It will be hosted by Zuri Hall, Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight from 6 pm to 8 pm ET. It’s available on E! net and peacock.
How to watch the 83rd Golden Globe Awards
Now, let’s move on to the main event: the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony will air on the CBS broadcast network and the Paramount+ streaming service.
The awards will take place tonight (Sunday, January 11) from 8pm to 11pm ET.
You will need the Paramount+ Premium service to stream the event. Those with Paramount+ Essential subscriptions will have to wait until the next day to watch the awards ceremony.
If Paramount+ isn’t in your streaming arsenal, consider other live TV streaming services that carry CBS, like DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.
Just be sure to check regional differences before committing to another monthly subscription.
And remember, CBS is free if you have a wireless antenna.