Ariana Grande and More Celebs React to Golden Globes 2026 Nominations

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The Golden Globes party is already in full swing.   

I was glued to the livestream on December 8th when Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced the 2026 nominations, and immediately after, all my favorite stars were online sharing how thrilled they were! Social media exploded with excitement – it was amazing to see everyone celebrating their nominations.

Ariana Grande, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Wicked: For Good, expressed her gratitude on Instagram December 8th after receiving another Golden Globe nomination. She wrote that she was deeply touched and felt unable to put her feelings into words.

Teyana Taylor, known for One Battle After Another, reacted to her Best Supporting Female Actor nomination – alongside Ariana, Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Elle Fanning, and Amy Madigan (Weapons) – by calling it an “early birthday present” in a statement to TopMob News.

Teyana shared that she’d been hoping for this moment for a long time, and she feels like everything finally falling into place is exactly as it should be. She described a recent phone call as a sign that all of her past struggles and experiences had a reason and ultimately led her here.

Nikki Glaser will host the awards show celebrating the year’s best in television and film on January 11th at the Beverly Hilton. Leading the nominations are Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven nods, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another with nine, and Adolescence from Netflix, which received five nominations.

The awards ceremony promises to be a great night, celebrating fantastic films and TV shows, and offering stars a chance to enjoy a special evening together. In the past, Timothée Chalamet—nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme—has been seen with Kylie Jenner, marking one of their rare public appearances as a couple.

Other stars, like Jennifer Lawrence, have also had memorable moments at the ceremony. In 2024, while the camera focused on her during the awards, the star of No Hard Feelings playfully said, “If I don’t win, I’m leaving!”

It’s a truly spectacular night that everyone is talking about! Read on for all the highlights and reactions to the 2026 nominations…

I’m incredibly excited and thankful for this Golden Globe nomination and all the support for One Battle After Another. I’m deeply grateful to Paul Thomas Anderson, who has been an amazing mentor and friend – I wouldn’t be here without him. To everyone involved with One Battle After Another, both in front of and behind the camera, you constantly inspire me. This film has been an incredible experience, and I feel so lucky to have been a part of it.

I’m incredibly honored and thankful to the Golden Globes for the nomination this morning! It’s especially special to be recognized with my amazingly talented friends and coworkers, Britt and Tramell, and the entire hardworking team behind Severance.

“I’m absolutely honored and humbled to be nominated alongside this inspiring group of artists.  I share this recognition with our behind the scenes crew-members, who craft the characters with us every day.  Thank you to the Golden Globes and to our fans, whose kindness and creativity warm our hearts.”

I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes for this award. Making Frankenstein has been a lifelong dream, and it means the world to me that it’s been so well received. I’m particularly happy that my brothers, Oscar, Jacob, and Alexandre, are being recognized for their amazing work on the film today.

 

It’s been 25 years since the Golden Globes first recognized me for my work in Traffic, and I’m deeply grateful to be back here today receiving this honor. Thank you to the Golden Globes. Congratulations to my fellow nominees – Jacob, Paul, Adam, Stellan, and Sean – it’s wonderful to be in this category with you all. And to my team, the One Battle family – Adam, Sara, Leo, Sean, Chase, Teyana, Regina, and our leader Paul – I’m so proud of the work we did together and excited for what’s to come.

I’m incredibly thankful for the entire Bugonia team and appreciate the Golden Globe nominations. Making Bugonia was a truly unique experience, and collaborating with Jesse, who absolutely deserves his nomination, was a highlight. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic script by Will Tracy and the brilliant, heartfelt direction of Yorgos Lanthimos. I’m so grateful to our amazing cast and crew, and feel lucky to have been a part of this film. Thank you for recognizing and appreciating it.

I was so excited to work on that show! It was a fantastic experience collaborating with Charlie Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, and the entire Black Mirror team. Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor also did a brilliant job, and I’m really proud of how it turned out.

Playing the role of Grace was both incredibly difficult and deeply fulfilling – a real highlight of my career. I’m so thankful to Marty Scorsese for trusting me with this story and choosing me for the part. I also want to thank the brilliant Lynne Ramsay for her meticulous attention to detail throughout the entire filmmaking process, and the Golden Globes for this honor. It’s amazing to be recognized alongside such talented people.

I’m incredibly honored to be nominated alongside such talented actresses – I’m truly speechless. I want to thank writer and director Mary Bronstein for giving me an amazing opportunity in her film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, produced by A24. She placed a lot of trust in me with her very personal story, a film that took her eight years to bring to life, and I happily share this nomination with her.

Oh my gosh, the Golden Globes finally noticed us after five amazing seasons! I’m seriously so grateful, I’ll never, ever forget this. It’s an honor just to be recognized, honestly!

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported the show, and especially to Tim Burton – playing this character has been a real joy. I also want to thank the Golden Globes for this amazing recognition.

Working on Hamnet reinforced my conviction that stories have incredible power, and that coming together as a community is vital for healing. Sharing our experiences with one another truly helps us cope and recover. I’m so thankful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our film and for their support. I also want to express my gratitude to the amazing cast and crew – our Hamnet team – whose talent and dedication brought this story to life.

Honestly, working on The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Frankenstein wasn’t work at all – it was a total dream project, a real passion! And getting to collaborate with such incredibly talented people? It was a huge honor. I’m just so grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing it all.

I’m so excited and grateful to receive this Golden Globe! It’s a dream come true, and the timing feels perfect – like a sign from God that all my hard work and struggles have been worth it. I was speechless and in tears when I found out!

I want to give a huge shout-out to everyone involved in making ‘One Battle After Another’! That includes the amazing cast and crew, all the creative minds, and everyone who helped bring this story to life. And a special thank you to the incredible PTA – your vision, trust, and talent are deeply appreciated. I’m so grateful, and we all love you! Congratulations to everyone!

I’m incredibly honored and thankful to be nominated alongside actresses I truly love and respect. Stellan, Renate, and Inga, your performances are amazing, and I’m so happy we can share this special moment together!

She described filming Sentimental Value as an unforgettable experience she’ll always cherish. She praised director Joachim Trier as a kind and brilliant filmmaker, noting he created a comfortable and supportive environment for the actors in Oslo. She also congratulated Joachim and Eskil, and expressed her belief that Rachel Kemp would have been thrilled with the news.

“You make a film hoping the work resonates with someone, somewhere—for the small human moments it captures,” Stellan wrote in a Dec. 8 statement. “So the Golden Globe nomination is lovely, and the film and my cast being recognized is even lovelier. Thank you to the members of the Golden Globes for the nomination.”

Kate expressed her excitement about being nominated for her performance in Song Sung Blue, sharing in a statement on December 8th that the film is a heartfelt tribute to music, family, the power of the human spirit, and the art of filmmaking. She’s incredibly proud of the movie and hopes it encourages people to return to theaters and enjoy it with loved ones.

Carrie shared a statement on December 8th, expressing her delight at the conclusion of The White Lotus Season 3. She also congratulated the other nominees, specifically mentioning Mike White, Parker, Aimee Lou, Walton, and Jason.

She also wanted to thank Michelle Monaghan and Leslie Bibb, two incredibly talented professionals, as well as the entire cast and crew, wherever they were located.

I’m incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes for this amazing honor, and for recognizing my work again. I’m truly touched and speechless.

It’s fantastic to hear this news straight from the rehearsal for Dracula! I’m honored to be nominated again for my work on the film. Playing this character has been a wonderful experience, and this nomination is the perfect way to cap it off.

Honestly, this whole incredible experience wouldn’t have happened without Jon M. Chu – he’s not just a director, he’s like a brother to me, and such a visionary! And Marc Platt, the producer? Seriously, everyone wishes they had someone like him on their team. I’m so thrilled for my amazing sister, Ari, and I’m still pinching myself that we got this recognition from the Golden Globes!

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2025-12-08 20:21