The 2026 Golden Globe Awards are officially underway, and all eyes are on the performances that truly defined the year in film and television. The ceremony airs live tonight, January 11, 2026, at 8:00pm ET on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+, honoring the achievements in television and film over the last year. And we’re tracking the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories as the wins roll in.
From commanding lead performances to supporting roles that quietly stole the spotlight, these categories highlight the amazing women who carried stories, anchored ensembles, and delivered moments it seems like fans are still talking about. Some of these races feel locked, others are wide open, and a few could absolutely shake things up before the night is over. Yep, this is where things get interesting.
Plus, Nikki Glaser is hosting this year’s ceremony, which means the laughs should come fast, the energy should stay high, and the night won’t take itself too seriously.
WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards and is being updated LIVE as the ceremony airs. So, keep refreshing for real-time updates on who takes home the Golden Globe in each Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress category.
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Eva Victor “Sorry, Baby”
- Jennifer Lawrence “Die My Love”
- Jessie Buckley “Hamnet” – (WINNER)
- Julia Roberts “After the Hunt”
- Renate Reinsve “Sentimental Value”
- Tessa Thompson “Hedda” (2025)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Amanda Seyfried “The Testament of Ann Lee”
- Chase Infiniti “One Battle After Another”
- Cynthia Erivo “Wicked: For Good”
- Emma Stone “Bugonia”
- Kate Hudson “Song Sung Blue”
- Rose Byrne “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” – (WINNER)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Amy Madigan “Weapons”
- Ariana Grande “Wicked: For Good”
- Elle Fanning “Sentimental Value”
- Emily Blunt “The Smashing Machine”
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas “Sentimental Value”
- Teyana Taylor “One Battle After Another” – (WINNER)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama
- Bella Ramsey “The Last of Us”
- Britt Lower “Severance”
- Helen Mirren “MobLand”
- Kathy Bates “Matlock” (2024 TV Series)
- Keri Russell “The Diplomat”
- Rhea Seehorn “Pluribus” – (WINNER)
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Ayo Edebiri “The Bear”
- Jean Smart “Hacks” – (WINNER)
- Jenna Ortega “Wednesday”
- Kristen Bell “Nobody Wants This”
- Natasha Lyonne “Poker Face”
- Selena Gomez “Only Murders in the Building”
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Amanda Seyfried “Long Bright River”
- Claire Danes “The Beast in Me”
- Michelle Williams “Dying for Sex” – (WINNER)
- Rashida Jones “Black Mirror”
- Robin Wright “The Girlfriend”
- Sarah Snook “All Her Fault”
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
- Aimee Lou Wood “The White Lotus”
- Carrie Coon “The White Lotus”
- Catherine O’Hara “The Studio”
- Erin Doherty “Adolescence” – (WINNER)
- Hannah Einbinder “Hacks”
- Parker Posey “The White Lotus”
Want more Golden Globes 2026? Check out our presenters list and the live winners for Best Actor and Supporting Actor.
