The 2026 Golden Globes nominations were unveiled in the wee hours of Monday morning, and Hollywood’s brightest woke up early to celebrate. Throughout the morning, nominees reached out to Gold Derby to share their excitement — not just about their own bids, but about the projects and collaborators they’re rooting for this year. Who are they most eager to rub elbows with at January’s ceremony? Which contenders do they consider personal favorites? Scroll through our gallery below for their exclusive Golden Globes reactions — updating throughout the day.
Otherwise known as “Hollywood’s party of the year,” this buzzy awards show honors both film and television, which means movie stars will be hobnobbing with TV actors when the black tie event takes place on Jan. 11, 2026. The Globes will air live on CBS beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and stream simultaneously on Paramount+. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns as host of the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.
This year’s nominations were presented by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall, who tag-teamed the announcement of all 15 film categories, 12 TV races, and the brand-new Best Podcast award. As usual, the movie awards divide picture and lead acting prizes into drama and comedy/musical, while television spans three genres: drama, comedy/musical, and limited/anthology/TV movies.
As previously reported, Helen Mirren will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Sarah Jessica Parker will receive the Carol Burnett Award.
Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge and Penske Media Corporation, which owns Gold Derby.
Cynthia Erivo for Best Comedy/Musical Actress (‘Wicked: For Good’)
Image Credit: Universal PicturesADVERTISEMENT“Wow! What lovely news to receive live from the rehearsal room of Dracula. It’s an honor to be nominated once again for this film. It has been a beautiful journey to play this character, and this is the cherry on top. This entire journey could never have been possible without the wonderful leadership of my brother and glorious director Jon M Chu and producer extraordinaire everyone could only wish for, Marc Platt. Congratulations to my sweet sister Ari and thank you to the Golden Globes.”
Kate Hudson for Best Comedy/Musical Actress (‘Song Sung Blue’)
Image Credit: Focus Features“What a thrill to be nominated for my role in ‘Song Sung Blue.’ This movie is a love letter to music, musicians, family, the human spirit and to filmmaking in its purest form. I’m so proud of it and I hope this brings even more people back to the theatre to experience it with someone they love.”
Chase Infiniti for Best Comedy/Musical Actress (‘One Battle After Another’)
Image Credit: Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection“My heart is overflowing with excitement and gratitude. Thank you to the Golden Globes for this nomination and for all the love you have shown One Battle After Another. I am eternally grateful to Paul Thomas Anderson for his guidance and friendship; this whole journey is because of him. To my One Battle After Another family, on screen and off, you continuously inspire me. This film has been the gift of a lifetime and I feel so blessed.”
Emma Stone for Best Comedy/Musical Actress (‘Bugonia’)
Image Credit: Focus Features“Feeling very grateful for our Bugonia team today, and to the Golden Globes for our nominations. Working on Bugonia was such a wild and completely singular experience, and getting to make it with Jesse, whose nomination is so deserved, was incredible. None of this would exist without Will Tracy’s amazing script, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ visionary direction, brilliant mind and huge heart. I’m so grateful to our entire cast and crew, and to have been lucky enough to be part of this film. Thank you for embracing it.”
Jessie Buckley for Best Drama Actress (‘Hamnet’)
Image Credit: Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features“Making Hamnet was the honor of a lifetime. It’s an experience that will live on in my heart and in my bones. I feel so lucky to have been able to bring Agnes to life in this way alongside such extraordinary artists and friends. Thank you to the Golden Globes voters for seeing our work, and for this recognition, which I share with Chloé, Paul, and Maggie and our entire cast and crew. I am so proud of the work we put into this.”
Jennifer Lawrence for Best Drama Actress (‘Die My Love’)
Image Credit: MUBI/Courtesy Everett Collection“Playing Grace was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my career. I’m grateful to Marty Scorsese for sharing this story with me and thinking of me for Grace. Thank you to the incomparable poet, Lynne Ramsay, for the care she took with every frame – and to the Golden Globes for this recognition. It’s truly inspiring to be in the company of such great talent.”
Eva Victor for Best Drama Actress (‘Sorry, Baby’)
Image Credit: A24“I am beyond honored to be nominated. Thank you to the Golden Globes for recognizing the film. I am in the company of actors I have long admired, loved and learned from; It’s a true dream come true. I love making movies!!!”
Elle Fanning for Best Supporting Actress (‘Sentimental Value’)
Image Credit: Neon“Thank you Golden Globes for your nomination this morning! I am deeply moved and filled with gratitude to be recognized in a category with actresses I love and admire. Stellan, Renate, and Inga; your work is nothing short of remarkable, and I am over the moon we get to celebrate this achievement all together! Filming ‘Sentimental Value’ was a once in a lifetime experience that will live in my heart forever. Joachim Trier is a gentle genius who built a safe home in Oslo for his actors to play inside of. Congratulations Joachim and Eskil and thank you again for writing Rachel Kemp, who I know would be VERY excited by this news as well!”
Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress (‘One Battle After Another’)
Image Credit: Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection“Happy early birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeee! 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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Thank you to the Golden Globes for this honor that has left me speechless and teary eyed. I’ve dreamed of this for so long, but God’s timing… whew, it hits different. This morning’s call felt like divine confirmation that every step, every lesson, every battle had purpose.
Huge congratulations to every soul who touched ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. The cast, the crew, the creatives, the entire village that made this story come alive.
And most importantly to the legendary PTA… thank you for your vision, trust, and brilliance. My gratitude is endless. We love you! CONGRATS 🎉🍾”
Jacob Elordi for Best Supporting Actor (‘Frankenstein’) and TV Movie/Limited Actor (‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’
Image Credit: Ken Woroner/Netflix“It was a labor of love making The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Frankenstein and an honor to work with great artists. Thank you very much to the Golden Globes.”
Guillermo del Toro for Best Drama Film and Best Director (‘Frankenstein’)
Image Credit: Ken Woroner/Netflix“Thank you to the Golden Globes for this recognition. Frankenstein is a film I have been wanting to make for as long as I can remember, and to have it embraced in this way means so much to me. I am especially thrilled the incredible work of my brothers Oscar, Jacob and Alexandre has been acknowledged today.”
Chloé Zhao for Best Drama Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay (‘Hamnet’)
Image Credit: Focus Features“Making Hamnet strengthened my belief in the power of storytelling and the importance of communal gathering – that when we come together and share a part of ourselves with each other, we can help each other heal. So thank you to the Golden Globes for your support and for seeing us! I am grateful to the cast and crew that made up our Hamnet village and whose undeniable contributions shaped this film.”
Kangding Ray for Best Original Score (‘Sirât’)
Image Credit: Neon“What a morning. I am overwhelmed with emotion. Thank you to the Golden Globes for acknowledging electronic music’s power to connect us to something deeper, visceral and transcendental. I owe my greatest thanks to our visionary director, Oliver Laxe who, from the beginning, believed the soundscape could help shape the story of SIRĀT, creating a powerful, immersive experience. I am simply happy that SIRĀT has resonated with audiences, as an artist, that is all I could ever ask for.”
Jenna Ortega for Best TV Comedy/Musical Actress (‘Wednesday’)
Image Credit: Netflix“Thank you, over and over, to anyone who has supported this show, and to Tim Burton — this character has been such a pleasure.
And a special thanks to the Golden Globes for this honor, as I’m so grateful.”
Mark Ruffalo for Best TV Drama Actor (‘Task’)
Image Credit: HBO“I am deeply grateful for this recognition. Task was built by an extraordinary cast and crew, built on incredibly good writing and direction and nurtured by the inimitable guidance of HBO. I’m so proud to be part of this team. Thank you for seeing us.”
Helen Mirren for Best TV Drama Actress (‘Mobland’)
Image Credit: Paramount+“I’m absolutely thrilled to be nominated; as always it’s a team effort, and I would especially like to thank my co-stars, Pierce Brosnan and Tom Hardy.”
Paul Giamatti for Best TV Movie/Limited Actor (‘Black Mirror’)
Image Credit: Netflix“It’s really thrilling to have been a part of that awesome show. I loved making that episode with Charlie Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, and all the Black Mirror folks, and Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor did such an amazing job with it. I’m really proud of it!”
Hannah Einbinder for Best TV Supporting Actress (‘Hacks’)
Image Credit: Max“I’m really honored to receive this nomination because I feel like it’s a recognition not only of my work, but of the work of the 250 artists it takes to make Hacks what it is. Hacks is about the love you share with the people you make comedy with. I share this equally with every single one of my coworkers who I love dearly.”
Ricky Gervais for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy (‘Ricky Gervais: Mortality’)
Image Credit: Netflix“I’m absolutely thrilled with my nomination. The Golden Globes have been quite a big part of my journey, first winning a couple over 20 years ago and then hosting the ceremony 5 times. This nom is particularly close to my heart as Mortality is my favourite special so far. Good luck to all the other nominees and thanks again.”
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