The Golden Globes 2026 is underway, and it looks to be an incredible, memorable event. The ceremony officially started at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 11, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, and photos have started to emerge from backstage and behind the scenes, showing the celebrities in attendance and the work that goes into making this such a prestigious event.
Best Backstage Photos
Have you ever wondered what the food looks like at an award ceremony? A seating plan for a table featuring entertainment industry icons Jean Smart, Kate Hudson, and Miley Cyrus also shows the menu, which looks delicious.
Smart won big on the night, taking home the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy award for her performance in “Hacks.”
GettyEmma Stone’s candid moment was captured behind the scenes as she laughed at something. The picture is so natural and captures her joy. It was a big night for Stone, who was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her work in “Bugonia.”
GettyA photo of Seth Rogen and his wife, actress Lauren Miller Rogen, wading through the crowds shows how busy events like this can get, with celebrities everywhere! Seth was nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his work in “The Studio.”
GettyAmal Clooney and George Clooney were spotted holding hands as they walked through the Beverly Hilton. George was nominated for the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy award for “Jay Kelly.”
GettyGorgeous and talented Teyana Taylor was photographed as she made her way through the crowds.
GettyMiley Cyrus and her mama, Tish Cyrus, attended the event together and walked in wearing black dresses and sunglasses.
See below for other celebs who were also photographed behind the scenes.
A Night to Remember
It was a big night for Owen Cooper! He won the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television for his role in “Adolescence.”
GettyColman Domingo and Ariana Grande shared a sweet moment. Grande was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her performance in “Wicked: For Good.”
GettyGrande appeared to be in good spirits this evening.
Maya Rudolph was all smiles at the event.
GettyNoah Wyle and his wife, Sara Wells, appeared to be incredibly happy to attend the Golden Globes. The actor is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his performance in “The Pitt.”
GettyTessa Thompson stunned in green. She was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance in “Hedda.”
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GettyAmy Poehler and Joel Lovell were also photographed walking and holding hands. Poehler was nominated for a new award this year, Best Podcast. Her entry was with “Good Hang with Amy Poehler.”
