Timothée Chalamet has rocketed past Leonardo DiCaprio to become the betting favorite for the Best Actor Oscar following his standout victory at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.
The 30-year-old star claimed Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, a win that dramatically reshaped the Oscars race. Before awards season began, it was DiCaprio, 51, who led the odds for the coveted Academy Award, but Chalamet is now the clear frontrunner for March’s ceremony, according to regulated prediction market Kalshi.
Despite Chalamet’s momentum, DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, had the final word on the night. The film triumphed at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, defeating Marty Supreme as well as Blue Moon, Bugonia, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague to win Best Picture — Musical or Comedy. It ultimately emerged as the night’s most awarded film, collecting four Golden Globes in total.
However, One Battle After Another is expected to face stiff competition in the Oscars race from Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, which closed the ceremony by winning Best Picture — Drama over Frankenstein, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Sinners.
On the television side, top honors went to The Pitt (created by R. Scott Gemmill) in drama, The Studio (created by Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory, and Peter Huyck) in comedy or musical, and Adolescence (created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne) in the limited series category.
Chalamet also set social media buzzing with his understated acceptance speech, during which he barely mentioned girlfriend Kylie Jenner. Accepting his award, the French-speaking actor concluded simply, “To my parents and partner, I love you. Thank you so much.” The subdued acknowledgment stood in contrast to his enthusiastic declaration of love for Jenner, 28, at last week’s Critics Choice Awards.
Chalamet beat a formidable lineup that included DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, George Clooney (Jay Kelly), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Lee Byung-Hun (No Other Choice), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia). He graciously thanked his fellow nominees, calling the category “stacked” and praising the talent alongside him.
In Marty Supreme, Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, an underestimated young man chasing his unlikely dream of ping-pong stardom, enduring immense hardship in pursuit of greatness.
Meanwhile, Paul Thomas Anderson earned both Best Director and Best Screenplay for One Battle After Another, defeating contenders including Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Jafar Panahi, Joachim Trier, and Chloé Zhao. The black-comedy action thriller follows a group of former revolutionaries who reunite to rescue a comrade’s daughter when a long-dormant enemy resurfaces.
Teyana Taylor kicked off the night with the first award, winning Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another. Tearful onstage, the 35-year-old actress—who stars opposite DiCaprio—defeated Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Critics Choice winner Amy Madigan. Taylor joked about her children watching from upstairs at the Beverly Hilton, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Hamnet continued its strong showing with Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress — Drama for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare, a grieving healer navigating loss in 16th-century England following the death of her son. Buckley bested an A-list field that included Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, Renate Reinsve, Tessa Thompson, and Eva Victor.
Netflix’s Adolescence dominated the television categories, with 16-year-old Owen Cooper becoming one of the youngest Golden Globe winners ever. He earned Best Supporting Actor in a TV limited series and emotionally thanked his family before closing with a tribute to Liverpool FC. Co-creator Stephen Graham won Best Actor in a Limited Series, while Erin Doherty claimed Best Supporting Actress. The show also took home Best Limited Series of the year.
Noah Wyle continued his awards-season streak, winning Best Actor in a TV Drama for The Pitt, which also earned Best TV Series — Drama. Seth Rogen scored Best Actor in a TV Comedy for The Studio, which also won Best Comedy Series.
Film surprises included Wagner Moura winning Best Actor — Drama for The Secret Agent, and Rose Byrne earning Best Actress — Musical or Comedy for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Jean Smart claimed her third Golden Globe for Hacks, while Rhea Seehorn won Best Actress — Drama for Pluribus. Stellan Skarsgård picked up Best Supporting Actor for Sentimental Value.
Comedian Nikki Glaser returned as host for the second year, delivering a sharp, no-holds-barred monologue that skewered Hollywood heavyweights, global politics, and the network airing the show. Her fearless roasting of stars including DiCaprio, Chalamet, Jennifer Lawrence, and Dwayne Johnson drew roaring laughter.
The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards also delivered major fashion moments. Kylie Jenner stunned in a metallic Ashi Studio corset gown adorned with over 100 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, though she skipped the red carpet with Chalamet. Ariana Grande turned heads in a dramatic Vivienne Westwood Couture ball gown, while Selena Gomez channeled Old Hollywood glamour in black Chanel alongside husband Benny Blanco. Kate Hudson dazzled in metallic Armani, Jennifer Garner shimmered in Cong Tri, and Mila Kunis made her first awards appearance in four years alongside Ashton Kutcher.
Hollywood’s elite gathered in full force, capping off a star-studded night that reshaped the awards-season landscape and set the stage for an unpredictable Oscars race ahead.
