The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, hosted for the second year by comedian Nikki Glaser and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Leading the nominations are Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another;’ with nine nods, followed by Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’, Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’, and Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’, while on the television front, The White Lotus and ‘Adolescence’ dominate. With the introduction of new categories such as Best Podcast and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, this year’s ceremony marks a moment of evolution for the Globes. Amid these shifts, a remarkable lineup of first-time nominees is capturing the spotlight— an exciting blend of rising talent and transformative performances across film and television. From seasoned actors taking bold, creative leaps to new faces delivering extraordinary debuts, these nominees have not only redefined their careers but also left a powerful impact on audiences and critics alike.
DWAYNE JOHNSON
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Benny Safdie’s wrestling biopic may not have been a box-office success, but Dwayne Johnson’s portrayal of amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr has earned widespread acclaim. Globally known as The Rock, Johnson underwent a remarkable physical and emotional transformation to depict Kerr’s turbulent early years and his complex relationship with Dawn (played by Emily Blunt). His film career gained momentum with ‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001), followed by his first leading role in ‘The Scorpion King’ (2002), and major franchises such as Fast & Furious, ‘Jumanji’, and ‘Moana’.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN
In ‘Sinners’, Michael B. Jordan reunites with director Ryan Coogler and delivers standout work in a vampire tale set against the backdrop of 1930s Mississippi. Taking on the dual roles of twins Smoke and Stack, Jordan offers two distinct performances that drive the film’s emotional and dramatic weight. The blend of supernatural storytelling with Black musical heritage and themes of community strength has earned him his first Golden Globe nomination. Jordan, an American actor, director, and producer, is already well known for his acclaimed performances in ‘Fruitvale Station’, Creed, and ‘Black Panther’
OWEN COOPER
Only 16 years old, Owen Cooper has taken the industry by surprise with his breakout performance in Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’. The series, remarkably filmed in a single continuous shot, centres on a teenager accused of murdering a classmate and explores issues such as cyberbullying and toxic masculinity. Cooper’s exceptional work has already earned him an Emmy, making him the youngest male actor to win a Primetime Emmy Award, and his rapid ascent continues with a Golden Globe nomination.
JACOB ELORDI
The Euphoria star enjoyed double recognition this year, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his chilling performance as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. He also received a nod for his work in the Australian limited series ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’, solidifying his breakout year. Jacob Elordi, an Australian actor, first rose to prominence through ‘The Kissing Booth’ f ilms and later through his acclaimed role in HBO’s ‘Euphoria’
