Timothée Chalamet Triumphs at the Golden Globes, Besting Leonardo DiCaprio

Tue Jan 13 2026 09:38:26 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Timothée Chalamet secured the Best Actor award at the Golden Globes, surpassing notable actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, while Jessie Buckley won Best Drama Actress for her role in 'Hamnet.'

During the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Timothée Chalamet emerged as a standout winner by snagging the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Marty Supreme,' beating out esteemed rivals including Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney. The night also celebrated Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who received the Best Drama Actress award for 'Hamnet,' with her film taking home the Best Drama category. The event showcased a range of talent and highlighted various impactful performances across film and television, setting the stage for the upcoming Oscars.

Timothée Chalamet was among the main winners as Hollywood's finest gathered for this year's Golden Globe Awards.

Chalamet, 30, continued his pursuit of greatness and an Oscar by beating stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to the award for best actor in a musical or comedy for the table tennis caper Marty Supreme.

Despite DiCaprio missing out, his film One Battle After Another won the most awards overall, with four prizes, including best musical or comedy film and best director.

Irish actress Jessie Buckley was named best drama actress for Hamnet, which also scored a surprise win in the best drama film category.

Vampire thriller Sinners had been considered the frontrunner but instead went home with the box office achievement prize as well as best score.

The Golden Globes are a key stop on the road to the Academy Awards, and other acting winners on Sunday included Teyana Taylor, Rose Byrne, Wagner Moura, and Stellan Skarsgård.

Unlike the Oscars, the Globes also reward TV shows, with British actors Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty gaining honors for their performances in Netflix drama Adolescence.

With all eyes on the Oscars race, Timothée Chalamet's victory has given him a boost over his rivals. I'm in a category with many greats, he said when accepting his trophy.

This was Chalamet's fifth Globes nomination, but his first win. He expressed gratitude, saying, My dad instilled in me a spirit of gratitude growing up, always be grateful for what you have. He dedicated his win to his parents and partner, Kylie Jenner, stating, For my parents, for my partner, I love you so much.

Jessie Buckley spoke of her honor at being awarded for her role in the adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's best-selling novel Hamnet, adding, This is a real honor, I love being part of this industry. She went on to highlight the diverse crew behind Hamnet, stating the experience was extraordinary.

Elsewhere, Teyana Taylor cemented her Hollywood breakthrough by winning best supporting actress for One Battle After Another, delivering a heartfelt message to young girls in the audience.

The event saw many significant awards, with Chalamet's and Buckley's victories marking a night of remarkable recognition for talents shining in both film and television.