On January 11th, the 83rd annual Golden Globes was held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, celebrating the year’s best in film and television, with CBS and Paramount Plus broadcasting comedian Nikki Glaser’s return as host.
Glaser kicked things off with her signature sharp humor, setting an energetic tone that had the room buzzing.
“I think a lot of the things that she said at the golden globes were necessary. A lot of people neglect the fact that especially with the Epstein files. That not all celebs are good people,” junior Cadence Sakmann said. “Currently, I think it’s appropriate for people to have a comment especially on live broadcasted news because so much of people’s opinions are being watered down and weaponized.”
Right out of the gate, Teyana Taylor won best supporting actress for her work in “One Battle After Another.” The film, which came in with the most nominations, swept the comedy categories and took home best musical or comedy picture while Paul Thomas Anderson earned both directing and writing honors.
But the drama category delivered unexpected results. “Hamnet,” a story inspired by Shakespeare’s world, claimed best drama picture and a lead acting win, proving itself a major presence of the night.
Meanwhile, “Sinners” earned recognition for its artistic achievements and box office performance, including a win for its score, while “KPop Demon Hunters” brought home best animated feature and best original song, reflecting animation’s increasingly global reach.
“I really enjoyed KPop Demon Hunters. It balanced action and humor in a way that made it entertaining from start to finish, and the songs were catchy while the plot was really interesting,” senior Shania Jacob said.
Over on the TV side, Netflix’s limited series “Adolescence” emerged as one of the evening’s biggest winners, racking up multiple awards for its cast. Owen Cooper, at 16 years old, won best supporting actor and drew attention for his performance.
Other series like “The Pitt” and “The Studio” took home awards in the drama and comedy categories, with acting wins spread across performers including Noah Wyle, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart and Rhea Seehorn.
The ceremony also marked the introduction of a best podcast category, a first for the Golden Globes. Amy Poehler took home the inaugural prize, reflecting how the awards are adapting to new forms of storytelling beyond traditional screen media.
“As an English teacher with a college degree in journalism, I feel genuinely encouraged by the introduction of the Best Podcast category this year. The medium has evolved into one of the most powerful and accessible ways to communicate ideas, tell stories, and connect with like-minded audiences,” English teacher Mr. Stencel said. “Podcasts blend strong writing, research, voice, and diverse storytelling, so recognizing them feels both necessary and timely.”
Throughout the night, the Beverly Hilton was filled with speeches, spontaneous moments and celebration. Glaser’s hosting kept the events moving with wit and warmth, giving audiences plenty to discuss long after the broadcast ended. As the winners left with their trophies and the industry analyzed the results, the Golden Globes had delivered an evening of both anticipated victories and unexpected outcomes.
