The Golden Globes ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood turned into an unexpected spectacle, with the behavior of some prominent stars taking center stage.

Sean Penn drew attention for flouting the hotel’s smoke-free policy by lighting up a cigarette inside the venue. The Beverly Hilton, known for its strict no-smoking rule, became the backdrop for Penn’s disregard for the regulations.

Coverage from a Vanity Fair live blog noted the 65-year-old actor and two-time Oscar winner indulged his smoking habit during the event, seemingly undeterred by the rules.

Reporter Rebecca Ford from the outlet mentioned that several attendees were seen searching for a designated smoking area outside the Beverly Hills Hilton.

In a similar vein, Penn had previously raised eyebrows by chain-smoking during a press conference at the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2024.

Amanda Seyfried also made waves with her actions during Sunday’s event, leaving some viewers surprised.

Sean Penn was reportedly seen smoking indoors at last night’s Golden Globes – one of a handful of stars accused of behaving badly at the ceremony in the Beverly Hilton in California

The Beverly Hilton, where the glitzy event is traditionally held, is smoke-free indoors 

Penn’s ashtray was clearly visible in this image of him sitting with Leonardo DiCaprio

The 40-year-old did not seem happy when she missed out on winning the honor for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture to If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’s Rose Byrne.

Seyfried, who was nominated for her work in The Testament of Ann Lee, was seen grimacing with a pained expression before standing up to clap for Byrne.

The actress was subsequently under scrutiny for her reaction to Dying for Sex star Michelle Williams, who defeated her in the category of Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series.

Seyfried, who was nominated for Long Bright River, appeared to comment on the fact that Williams was not in attendance while on camera.

The Daily Mail has reached out to Seyfried’s representative for comment but has not immediately heard back.

Reactions on social media appeared to pick up on what appeared to be unusual behavior from Seyfried.

Amanda Seyfried made a comically distressed expression when Rose Byrne’s name was announced instead of hers

Seyfried, who was nominated for her work in The Testament of Ann Lee, quickly replaced her pained expression with a sheepish smile before standing up to clap for Byrne

Byrne seemed shocked to have won for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Seyfried subsequently dropped her head as if in disappointment when defeated in another category, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series

Said one user: ‘Amanda Seyfried not paying attention and preemptively clapping because she probably didn’t think she’d win is the best thing I’ve seen all night. I love her.’

Elsewhere, a number of notable names – including Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, and Keegan-Michael Key – broke protocols as they reportedly left the event early with a number of major honors yet to have been awarded. 

Some viewers were put off by a memorial to late filmmaker Rob Reiner that was described as too dry.

Host Nikki Glaser ended the show donning a Spinal Tap baseball cap, in reference to the musical comedy franchise Reiner presided over, and saying the ceremony ‘went to 11’ in a line from the film.

An X user described the Globes’ gesture as ‘the most tepid Rob Reiner tribute imaginable,’ adding, ‘literally a room full of people who knew him and that’s what they did.’

Another said, ‘The so called Rob Reiner tribute just being Nikki Glaser wearing a Spinal Tap hat.’

On the night, Timothée Chalamet surpassed Leonardo DiCaprio as the betting favorite to win the coveted Best Actor Oscar as he earned the top honor at the Globes for Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie.

The 51-year-old was previously the favorite to take home the coveted gong, but now Chalamet is expected to win the top prize at March’s Academy Awards, according to regulated exchange and prediction market Kalshi.

Host Nikki Glaser ended the show donning a Spinal Tap baseball cap, in reference to the musical comedy franchise the late Rob Reiner presided over

An X user described the Globes’ gesture as ‘the most tepid Rob Reiner tribute imaginable,’ adding, ‘literally a room full of people who knew him and that’s what they did’

Timothée Chalamet took home the top acting honor for Marty Supreme at last night’s Globes

DiCaprio now faces tough competition when it comes to March’s Academy Awards

However, DiCaprio’s flick One Battle After Another (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) had the last laugh on Sunday night as the film not only triumphed over Chalamet’s project but also beat Blue Moon, Bugonia, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague for Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical. 

One Battle After Another was the most awarded film of the night with four gongs. 

However, it will no doubt face stiff competition in the Oscars race from Hamnet (directed by Chloé Zhao), which earned the last award of the night in the Best Picture – Drama category.

It succeeded over Frankenstein, It Was Just An Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.

On the television side, it was The Pitt (created by R Scott Gemmill), The Studio (created by Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory, and Peter Huyck), and Adolescence (created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne) which earned wins in the drama, comedy or musical, and limited series categories, respectively. 

Meanwhile, 30-year-old Chalamet surely had tongues wagging as he barely acknowledged girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech for Marty Supreme. 

The French-speaking actor had another major awards show moment as he earned Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy and abruptly ended his speech by saying: ‘To my parents and partner, I love you. Thank you so much.’ 

It was noticeably a much more muted acknowledgement for Jenner, 28, as he boldly declared her love for her at last week’s Critics Choice Awards 2026. 

Chalamet beat an impressive field led by Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another as the field also featured: George Clooney – Jay Kelly, Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon, Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice, Jesse Plemons – Bugonia. 

One Battle After Another led all winners with four including the aforementioned Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical gong along with Best Director and Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson and a surprise Best Supporting Actress win for Teyana Taylor.

Meanwhile, 30-year-old Chalamet surely had tongues wagging as he barely acknowledged girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech for Marty Supreme 

The actor earned Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy and ended his speech abruptly by saying: ‘To my parents and partner, I love you. Thank you so much’

However, DiCaprio’s flick One Battle After Another (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) did earn the last laugh at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday night as the film not only triumphed over Chalamet’s project but also beat out Blue Moon, Bugonia, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague for Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical

One Battle After Another has already had a very successful Awards Season 2026 run but will face a formidable opponent in Hamnet – starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal – which earned the top prize Best Picture – Drama

Jessie Buckley earned one of the top acting gongs of the night as she earned Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama for Hamnet

On the television side, it was Netflix’s Adolescence that had the biggest night as it swept their categories including 16-year-old star Owen Cooper becoming one of the youngest Golden Globe Awards winners of all-time 

After winning at last week’s Critics Choice Awards 2026 as he was earned Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Drama for The Pitt (created by R. Scott Gemmill)

Another big winner was The Studio as it earned Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy in addition to a Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series win for Seth Rogen

One Battle After Another has already had a very successful Awards Season 2026 run but will face a formidable opponent in Hamnet – starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal – which earned the top prize Best Picture – Drama. 

Buckley earned one of the top acting gongs of the night as she earned Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama.

The 36-year-old Irish actress triumphed over an A-list field including: Jennifer Lawrence – Die, My Love, Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value, Julia Roberts – After the Hunt, Tessa Thompson – Hedda, and Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby.

On the television side, it was Netflix’s Adolescence that had the biggest night as it swept their categories including 16-year-old star Owen Cooper becoming one of the youngest Golden Globe Awards winners of all-time.

The teenage actor was recognized in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role — TV Series, Limited series or TV Movie category.

His Adolescence co-star Stephen Graham later earned Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV. 

It was a massive night for the Netflix series as Erin Doherty also earned Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role — TV Series, Limited series or TV Movie. 

Adolescence swept their categories as it finished the night winning Best Limited TV Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV over: All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and The Girlfriend. 

Noah Wyle kept up his winning ways after winning at last week’s Critics Choice Awards 2026 as he was earned Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Drama for The Pitt (created by R Scott Gemmill). 

Wyle also led the beloved HBO show to the top television honor as The Pitt was honored with Best TV Series – Drama. 

Another big winner was The Studio as it earned Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy in addition to a Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series win for Seth Rogen. 

Golden Globe Awards 2026 winners

Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical

Blue Moon

Bugonia 

Marty Supreme 

No Other Choice 

Nouvelle Vague 

One Battle After Another  – WINNER

One Battle After Another earned the most with four including Best Picture – Comedy Or Musical

 

Best Picture – Drama

Frankenstein

Hamnet – WINNER

It Was Just An Accident

The Secret Agent

Sentimental Value 

Sinners 

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams

Oscar Isaac – Frankenstein

Dwayne Johnson – Smashing Machine

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent – WINNER

Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme – WINNER

George Clooney – Jay Kelly

Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another

Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon

Lee Byung-Hun – No Other Choice

Jesse Plemons – Bugonia

Timothée Chalamet is one step closer to the Oscar as he earned Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme

 

 Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet – WINNER

Jennifer Lawrence – Die, My Love

Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value

Julia Roberts – After the Hunt

Tessa Thompson – Hedda

Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – WINNER

Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good

Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue

Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another

Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee

Emma Stone – Bugonia

 

Best Supporting Actress 

Emily Blunt – The Smashing Machine

Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value

Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value

Amy Madigan –  Weapons

Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another – WINNER

Teyana Taylor earned Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another

 

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another

Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein

Paul Mescal – Hamnet

Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly

Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value – WINNER

 

Best Original Song

“Dream as One” – Avatar: Fire and Ash

“Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER

“I Lied to You” – Sinners

“No Place Like Home” – Wicked: For Good

The Girl in the Bubble” – Wicked: For Good

“Train Dreams” –  Train Dreams

 

Best Original Score– Motion Picture 

Alexandre Desplat – Frankenstein

Ludwig Göransson – Sinners – WINNER

Jonny Greenwood – One Battle After Another

Kangding Ray – Sirāt

Max Richter – Hamnet

Hans Zimmer – F1

 

Best Director – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – WINNER

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein

Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident

Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value

Chloé Zhao – Hamnet

 

Best Screenplay

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – WINNER

Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Jafar Panahi – It Was Just an Accident

Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet

Paul Thomas Anderson took home Best Director and Screenplay for One Battle After Another

 

Best non-English Language Film 

 It Was Just an Accident

No Other Choice

The Secret Agent – WINNER

Sentimental Value

Sirât

The Voice of Hind Rajab

 

Best Animated Film 

Arco

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Elio

KPop Demon Hunters – WINNER

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Zootopia 2

 

Outstanding Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire and Ash

F1

KPop Demon Hunters

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Sinners – WINNER

Weapons

Wicked: For Good

Zootopia 2

Best TV Series – Drama

The Diplomat

The Pitt – WINNER

Pluribus

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

The Pitt took home the coveted Best TV Series – Drama

 

Best TV Series – Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Hacks

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

The Studio – WINNER

 

Best Limited TV Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

Adolescence – WINNER

All Her Fault

The Beast in Me

Black Mirror

Dying for Sex

The Girlfriend

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Drama

Sterling K. Brown – Paradise

Diego Luna – Andor

Gary Oldman – Slow Horses

Mark Ruffalo – Task

Adam Scott – Severance

Noah Wyle – The Pitt – WINNER

Noah Wyle was recognized for his work on The Pitt

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series — Drama

Kathy Bates – Matlock

Britt Lower – Severance

Helen Mirren – MobLand

Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us

Keri Russell – The Diplomat

Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus – WINNER

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV 

 Claire Danes – The Beast in Me

Rashida Jones – Black Mirror

Amanda Seyfried – Long Bright River

Sarah Snook – All Her Fault

Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex – WINNER

Robin Wright – The Girlfriend

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy

Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This

Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building

Glen Powell – Chad Powers

Seth Rogen – The Studio – WINNER

Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building

Jeremy Allen White – The Bear

Seth Rogen earned Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy; he’s pictured with Chase Sui Wonders

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy

Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This

Ayo Edebiri – The Bear

Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building

Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face

Jenna Ortega – Wednesday

Jean Smart – Hacks – WINNER

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for TV

Jacob Elordi – The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Paul Giamatti – Black Mirror

Stephen Graham – Adolescence – WINNER

Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Jude Law – Black Rabbit

Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me

 

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role — TV Series, Limited series or TV Movie

Owen Cooper – Adolescence – WINNER

Billy Crudup – The Morning Show

Walton Goggins – The White Lotus

Jason Isaac – The White Lotus

Tramell Tillman – Severance

Ashley Walters – Adolescence

Owen Cooper made history as he earned Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role — TV Series, Limited series or TV Movie for Adolescence

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role — TV Series, Limited series or TV Movie

Carrie Coon – The White Lotus

Erin Doherty – Adolescence – WINNER

Hannah Einbinder – Hacks

Catherine O’Hara – The Studio

Parker Posey – The White Lotus

Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on TV

Bill Maher – Is Anyone Else Seeing This?

Brett Goldstein – The Second Best Night of Your Life

Kevin Hart – Acting My Age

Kumail Nanjiani – Night Thoughts

Ricky Gervais – Mortality – WINNER

Sarah Silverman – Postmortem

 

Best Podcast

Armchair Expert

Call Her Daddy

Good Hang – WINNER

The Mel Robbins Podcast

Smartless

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