2026 Golden Globes Best Moments: Nikki Glaser’s Roasts and Teyana Taylor’s Victory

It was a night Hollywood won't forget—and viewers might try to. The 83rdGolden Globes, held on January 11, 2026, delivered a rollercoaster of high-octane laughter and questionable production choices.

2026 Golden Globes Best Moments: The Highs of the Night

Host Nikki Glaser proved once again why she's the queen of the roast. From mocking the Justice Department to asking George Clooney to fix her Nespresso machine, her monologue was a masterclass in comedic timing. Meanwhile, Teyana Taylor brought the room to tears. Winning her first Globe for 'One Battle After Another,' she reminded the world that "our softness is not a liability."

The Lows: Tech Glitches and Awkward Commentary

Not everything was golden. CBS made the bizarre decision to replace nominee close-ups with 'location pins' on a room map. Instead of seeing a nominee's reaction, viewers saw a dot on a screen—a move widely panned as useless and distracting. Additionally, the live commentary by Kevin Frazier and Marc Malkin felt clunky, with fumbled words and lackluster insights that failed to fill the dead air.

• 1: Nikki Glaser’s Sharp Monologue (Best)
• 2: Teyana Taylor’s Viral Speech (Best)
• 3: The Smartless Trio Chemistry (Best)
• 4: Nominee Location Pins UI (Worst)
• 5: Red Carpet Live Announcer Fumbles (Worst)