The 2026 Golden Globe Awards are underway, featuring a star-studded red carpet with daring fashion, celebrity protests against ICE, and fierce competition among top film and TV nominees, all hosted by Nikki Glaser.
The Independent is providing live coverage of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, highlighting their commitment to factual reporting on major stories from reproductive rights to climate change. Tonight's Golden Globes, dubbed 'Hollywood's party of the year,' sees Nikki Glaser return as solo host. A-listers like Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, and Jennifer Lawrence are gracing the red carpet. In film, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' leads nominations against strong contenders like Chloé Zhao’s 'Hamnet,' Josh Safdie’s 'Marty Supreme,' and Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners.' For television, the British underdog 'Adolescence' aims to replicate past success. The event has already seen celebrities like Mark Ruffalo don anti-ICE pins in tribute to Renee Good, who was recently killed by an ICE officer. The red carpet is abuzz with discussions of the best and most daring celebrity fashion, featuring stars like Justine Lupe and Derek Hough. Notable absences include Josh Allen, who is playing in the NFL playoffs, and Bobby Cannavale, who is attending a reptile expo. The ceremony is broadcasting live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, with E! covering the red carpet. The Independent will provide a live-updating list of winners.
