The Golden Globes are this week. Here’s what to know about the first major show of awards season

Hollywood’s glittering award season kicks off this Sunday as the Golden Globes return to the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The 83rd annual ceremony promises to bring together the entertainment industry’s biggest stars, including nominees Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Emma Stone.

The ceremony will air live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be available for streaming on Paramount+, giving viewers nationwide access to the traditionally champagne-soaked celebration that sets the tone for Hollywood’s awards season.

Comedian Nikki Glaser will return to host the ceremony for the second consecutive year after her well-received debut in 2025, when she made history as the first solo female host of the event. Known for her sharp wit, Glaser didn’t shy away from poking fun at the Hollywood elite last year, memorably dubbing the ceremony “Ozempic’s biggest night.”

Upon her reappointment as host, Glaser expressed enthusiasm about returning, stating it was “the most fun I have ever had in my career.” She playfully added that she hoped “The White Lotus” team would finally recognize her talent and cast her in the next season.

Last year’s telecast maintained steady viewership with approximately 10 million viewers. While this represents a significant decline from the Globes’ heyday a decade ago, the ceremony remains the third most-watched awards show, trailing only the Oscars and Grammys.

Oscar frontrunner “One Battle After Another” leads this year’s nominations with nine nods, including acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio and Chase Infiniti, along with a directing nomination for Paul Thomas Anderson. The film was categorized as a comedy in the Globes’ unique system that divides films between drama and musical/comedy categories.

In the comedy actor category, DiCaprio will compete against Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme” and George Clooney for “Jay Kelly.” The comedy actress category features Chase Infiniti alongside Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked: For Good,” Emma Stone for “Bugonia,” and Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”

The Danish film “Sentimental Value” follows closely with eight nominations, including a dramatic actress nod for star Renate Reinsve, who will compete against Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet,” Julia Roberts for “After the Hunt,” and Jennifer Lawrence for “Die My Love.” The dramatic actor category includes Michael B. Jordan for “Sinners” and Dwayne Johnson for “The Smashing Machine.”

In television categories, “The White Lotus” leads with six nominations, reflecting the show’s continued critical acclaim.

This year’s ceremony will also honor two legendary performers with lifetime achievement awards. Helen Mirren, 80, will receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for her distinguished career in film. The Oscar winner for “The Queen” is also nominated for a Globe this year for her role in the series “MobLand.” The DeMille award has been presented since 1952, with past recipients including cinema icons like Walt Disney, Sidney Poitier, Meryl Streep, and most recently, Viola Davis.

Sarah Jessica Parker will be honored with the Carol Burnett Award recognizing her outstanding contributions to television. The 60-year-old actress and producer, who gained international fame and won six Golden Globes for “Sex and the City,” joins previous recipients including Burnett herself, Norman Lear, Ryan Murphy, and Ellen DeGeneres.

Both lifetime achievement honorees will be celebrated at a separate Beverly Hilton gala earlier in the week, with a recording airing Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ during what organizers are calling “Golden Eve.”

While the Golden Globes aren’t necessarily predictive of Oscar outcomes—given their entirely different voting base of journalists and critics—a win can generate valuable momentum for performers and productions heading into the Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15. The ceremony often provides the public with a first glimpse of acceptance speeches that may be refined and repeated throughout the awards season.

As Hollywood’s first major celebration of the year, the Globes set the stage for the industry’s annual season of self-recognition, bringing together stars from both film and television in the event’s signature nightclub atmosphere.