The best photos you missed from the 2026 Golden Globes
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- The 2026 Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday.
- Behind-the-scenes photos offer a glimpse at what the Globes were like for the A-list attendees.
- Photographers captured stars celebrating their wins and sharing kisses with their partners.
Awards season is heating up, and the 2026 Golden Globes didn't disappoint.
Stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton in their red-carpet best — and worst — for the awards that celebrate the standout film and television of the year.
The live show saw Nikki Glaser, who hosted for the second year in a row, poke fun at everything from Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history to CBS News in her opening monologue. "The Pitt" and "One Battle After Another" led the charge in award wins for the night, though Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley took home trophies for "Marty Supreme" and "Hamnet."
The show was definitely fun to watch, but behind-the-scenes, candid shots of the Golden Globes offer a more intimate view of the glamorous evening, from A-list meetups to celebrity kisses.
Take a look at some of the best photos you might have missed from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Chalamet, who won the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his performance in "Marty Supreme," was photographed laughing mid-ceremony.
His partner, Kylie Jenner, accompanied him and sported an equally big smile.
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After he accepted the award for the medical drama, Gemmill let out a yell of excitement and held up his award backstage.
Noah Wyle, who won the Golden Globe for best actor for the show, and Dakota Fanning, who presented the award, grinned alongside him.
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Doherty took home the Golden Globe for best supporting female actor in a TV show for her performance in "Adolescence."
She appeared to be giddy about her award, sticking out her tongue and pointing to the statue backstage.
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Byrne was awarded a Golden Globe for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
When she was photographed getting her name engraved on the award, her mouth was still open in shock.
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"One Battle After Another" costars Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor held up the paper that said Taylor won for best supporting female actor for the film in this sweet shot.
Infiniti, who was nominated for best female actor in the film, looked elated for her costar.
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After "Hamnet" won the Golden Globe for best motion picture — drama, Buckley and Mescal embraced and laughed together as they walked backstage.
Buckley also won the Golden Globe for best female actor in a drama for her performance in the film.
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The cast of "Sinners" was spotted together throughout the Golden Globes, and cast members Delroy Lindo, Steinfeld, Mosaku, and Miles Caton posed for a photo together.
Steinfeld and Mosaku both cradled their baby bumps in the shot.
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The "Heated Rivalry" stars presented at their first Golden Globes on Sunday, but they also found time to pose with oversize bottles of Moët Champagne together.
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Lawrence was nominated for her performance in "Die My Love" at the 2026 Golden Globes, while Jenner was Chalamet's date for the evening.
The pair laughed and spoke together, with Jenner leaning forward to embrace Lawrence.
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The stars looked over their shoulders for the photo, showing off the detailing on the backs of their gowns.
Jenner posed for a similar photo with Elle Fanning at the 2025 Golden Globes.
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Hudson and DiCaprio were both nominated as lead actors at the 2026 Golden Globes: Hudson for "Song Sung Blue" and DiCaprio for "One Battle After Another."
Hudson came to greet DiCaprio at the show, reaching for him from behind with a smile. The actor grinned up at her, putting a hand to his mouth.
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The pair stood together in the crowded room, laughing with big smiles.
Roberts was nominated for her performance in "After the Hunt" at the Golden Globes.
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Short gave Clooney a tight hug, and both men laughed as they embraced. Roberts laughed and smiled in their direction as she sat nearby.
Like Roberts, Clooney and Short were also nominated on Sunday. Short was nominated for "Only Murders in the Building," and Clooney was up for an award for his performance in "Jay Kelly."
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Amal Clooney accompanied her husband to the Golden Globes, and the pair leaned together to take a sweet photo during the ceremony.
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Blanco took advantage of the strapless neckline of his wife's Chanel gown, kissing her shoulder as she grinned for a picture.
Gomez was nominated for "Only Murders in the Building" at the Golden Globes.
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Miley Cyrus and "The White Lotus" actor Patrick Schwarzenegger were spotted hugging at the Golden Globes. Cyrus smiled as they embraced.
Cyrus, who was nominated for her song "Dream As One" from "Avatar: Fire and Ash," and Schwarzenegger briefly dated in late 2014 and early 2015. The pair seemed to be on good terms despite their romantic history, based on their Golden Globes squeeze.
Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando, while Schwarzenegger is married to model Abby Champion.
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Kevin Hart, Seth Rogen, and Michael B. Jordan chatted and laughed together during the ceremony.
All three were nominated at the event, with Rogen winning for best actor in a comedy series for "The Studio." Hart was nominated for his comedy special, and Jordan was nominated for his double performance in "Sinners."
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The "Frankenstein" actor and Taylor were photographed talking for a while at the Golden Globes, and at one point in their chat, Elordi made Taylor laugh so hard she covered her mouth and doubled over.
Elordi was nominated for both his performance in "Frankenstein" and the limited series "The Narrow Road to the Deep North."
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The directors, who were nominated for "Sinners" and "Frankenstein" respectively, posed for a photo as they chatted at the show.
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Seehorn won the Golden Globe for best actor for the series "Pluribus," and Edebiri was nominated for her performance in "The Bear."
The actors took a break from the ceremony's fanfare to talk and take photos together.
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The comedians embraced at the Golden Globes, with Rudolph closing her eyes and leaning into the moment.
Rudolph was supporting her partner, Paul Thomas Anderson, at the event, while Jones was nominated for best female actor in a limited series for "Black Mirror."
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The legendary director and the "Wicked: For Good" star chatted at the show, sharing a sweet hug as cameras documented the unlikely moment.
Grande was nominated for her performance as Glinda in "Wicked: For Good."
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Before they presented an award together, Kunis and Key sat in directors' chairs and watched the Golden Globes on a screen.
Key held the envelope that listed the winner of the best animated film category. It was a peek into the calm before the glitz and glamour of being onstage at the Golden Globes.
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"The Pitt" star Noah Wyle and his wife, Sara Wells, turned back to smile for a photo before heading into the Golden Globes.
The couple exuded Old Hollywood glamour as they posed for the photo, a fitting start to an evening that ended with Wyle leaving with two Golden Globes.
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Jenner and Chalamet were cozy much of the night, sneaking hugs and kisses as they spoke to other Golden Globes attendees.
Photographers captured one smooch between the couple, with Chalamet, who thanked Jenner in his Golden Globes acceptance speech, leaning in to kiss his partner.