80th Golden Globe Awards: Highlights and complete winners list
Big wins

Earlier today, the biggest actors and actresses who have made a mark in television and film came together for the historic 80th annual Golden Globe Awards. The prestigious night was hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, a stand-up comedian and writer who also had a great year in 2022 for his comedy special, Rothaniel.
While the previously held Emmy Awards 2022 may have indicated to audiences who the big winners for small screen releases would be—with Abbott Elementary and The White Lotus continuing to lead in the TV awards—it was the film category that created the most buzz for its competitive list of nominees and historic wins. The Banshees of Inisherin came out strong with three wins, whereas The Fabelmans and Everything Everywhere All at Once snagged two trophies each.
Golden Globe winner and six-time nominee Eddie Murphy came onto the stage to receive the 2023 Cecil B. DeMille Award with a speech by Jamie Lee Curtis. Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy (the names are just a serendipitous coincidence), who previously won five Golden Globes and was nominated 16 times, earned the Carol Burnett Award.
Here’s a quick recap of the highlights you may have missed—plus the complete list of winners and nominees of the 80th Golden Globe Awards 2023.
Award highlights
Michelle Yeoh wins her first Golden Globe at 60 and tells the pianist to “shut up”
Congratulations Michelle Yeoh for WINNING Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy win!#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Y4jlpaDoq7
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
It’s a good day for us Malaysians as our national pride and joy, Michelle Yeoh, has finally won a Golden Globe. Winning the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy category for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Yeoh is the first Malaysian and only second Asian to win this award. In a heartfelt speech, the actress spoke about her long fight in the Hollywood scene to new beginnings brought about by Kwan and Scheinert’s original multiverse film at the age of 60. Of course, the best part was when she told the producers to “shut up, please” when the exit music began to play over her speech.
Austin Butler wins career-first Golden Globe
Congratulations to our Golden Globe winner for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama, @austinbutler! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/3J0s10IeXs
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
Another star who has received their first Golden Globe for a breakthrough performance is Austin Butler for his role as Elvis. The Best Actor in a Drama category was a tight battle with favourites such as Brendan Fraser and Hugh Jackman, but Butler ultimately came out on top for his career-defining transformation into the King of Rock.
Angela Bassett becomes the first MCU actor to win a Golden Globe
Congratulations to @imangelabassett for taking home the Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture! A well deserved honor Watch LIVE on NBC and Peacock! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/zcuzdg46Jf
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
We can all agree that Bassett’s performance as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was one of the most memorable highlights of the highly-anticipated sequel. Therefore, it really wasn’t a surprise that Bassett won her second Golden Globe award for the role. However, it is noteworthy that it makes her the first MCU actor to win the prestigious award for work in a superhero film.
Naatu Naatu wins historic Golden Globe for Best Original Song
The winner for Best Song – Motion Picture is @mmkeeravaani for their song “Naatu Naatu” featured in @RRRMovie! Congratulations! 🎥✨🎵 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/ENCUQEtns3
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
It was also a huge night for Indian cinema as Naatu Naatu from the Telugu epic action film RRR won Best Original Song, beating out Hollywood heavyweights such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. Not only is this a first for the country, but it is also the first Asian song to win in this category.
Steven Spielberg wins Best Director for The Fabelmans
An amazing moment for Steven Spielberg! Congratulations on your WIN for Best Director – Motion Picture for the film @thefabelmans!Tune in to the #GoldenGlobes LIVE on NBC and Peacock! pic.twitter.com/M7xT6HkDdw
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
Unlike most autobiographical films, Spielberg decided to take up the task of directing a movie about his early years into his own hands. Of course, he would know his own life the best—which is why The Fabelmans was one of the big winners of the night thanks to its stunning cinematography and heartfelt script. Most likely a huge contender for the upcoming Oscars, the film follows Speilberg’s childhood and journey to becoming one of cinema’s legendary filmmakers.
Evan Peters was awarded his first Golden Globe
An incredible performance that deserves the win for Best Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Motion Picture! So happy for you, Evan Peters!#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/AjEhIqsFjf
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023
It was a great year for the actor who starred as real-life serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix’s hit series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. While the source material was extremely gruesome and dark, Peters’ dedication to the role rendered him exceptional praise and recognition. This earned him the award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie category, winning out over other big names such as Colin Firth, Sebastian Stan and Andrew Garfield.
The complete list of nominees and winners
(Note: The winner of each category is highlighted in bold.)
Best film – drama
Avatar: The Way of Water
Elvis
The Fabelmans
Tár
Top Gun: Maverick
Best film – musical or comedy
Babylon
The Banshees of Inisherin
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Triangle of Sadness
Best TV series – drama
Better Call Saul
The Crown
House of the Dragon
Ozark
Severance
Best TV series – musical or comedy
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
Wednesday
Best limited series, anthology series or TV movie
Black Bird
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Pam and Tommy
The Dropout
The White Lotus: Sicily
Best actor in a TV series – drama
Jeff Bridges, The Old Man
Kevin Costner, Yellowstone
Diego Luna, Andor
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Adam Scott, Severance
Best actor in a limited series or TV movie
Taron Egerton, Black Bird
Colin Firth, The Staircase
Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven
Evan Peters, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Sebastian Stan, Pam and Tommy
Best actress in a limited series or TV movie
Jessica Chastain, George and Tammy
Julia Garner, Inventing Anna
Lily James, Pam and Tommy
Julia Roberts, Gaslit
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Best supporting actress in a limited series or TV movie
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Claire Danes, Fleishman Is in Trouble
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Under the Banner of Heaven
Niecy Nash-Betts, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Aubrey Plaza, The White Lotus
Best supporting actor in a limited series or TV movie
F Murray Abraham, The White Lotus
Domhnall Gleeson, The Patient
Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird
Richard Jenkins, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Seth Rogen, Pam and Tommy
Best Screenplay
Todd Field, Tár
Tony Kushner & Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
Sarah Polley, Women Talking
Best director
James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Baz Luhrmann, Elvis
Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin
Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans
Best non-English language film
RRR (India)
All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany)
Argentina, 1985 (Argentina)
Close (Belgium)
Decision to Leave (South Korea)
Best actress – drama
Cate Blanchett, Tár
Olivia Colman, Empire of Light
Viola Davis, The Woman King
Ana de Armas, Blonde
Michelle Williams, The Fabelmans
Best supporting actress in a TV series
Elizabeth Debicki, The Crown
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Julia Garner, Ozark
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Best supporting actor
Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brad Pitt, Babylon
Eddie Redmayne, The Good Nurse
Best supporting actress
Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Dolly De Leon, Triangle of Sadness
Carey Mulligan, She Said
Best supporting actor in a TV series
John Lithgow, The Old Man
Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
John Turturro, Severance
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler, Barry
Best original score
Alexandre Desplat, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Hildur Guðnadóttir, Women Talking
Justin Hurwitz, Babylon
John Williams, The Fabelmans
Carter Burwell, The Banshees of Inisherin
Best original song
Carolina, Taylor Swift (Where the Crawdads Sing)
Ciao Papa, Guillermo del Toro and Roeban Katz (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio)
Hold My Hand, Lady Gaga and Bloodpop (Top Gun: Maverick)
Lift Me Up, Tems, Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna and Ryan Coogler (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Naatu Naatu, Kala Bhairava, M. M. Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj (RRR)
Best actor in a TV series – musical or comedy
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best actress in a TV series – musical or comedy
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Jenna Ortega, Wednesday
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best actor – musical or comedy
Diego Calva, Babylon
Daniel Craig, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Adam Driver, White Noise
Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
Ralph Fiennes, The Menu
Best actress – musical or comedy
Margot Robbie, Babylon
Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu
Emma Thompson, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best animated film
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Inu-Oh
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Turning Red
Best actor – drama
Austin Butler, Elvis
Brendan Fraser, The Whale
Hugh Jackman, The Son
Bill Nighy, Living
Jeremy Pope, The Inspection
Best actress in a TV series – drama
Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon
Laura Linney, Ozark
Imelda Staunton, The Crown
Hilary Swank, Alaska Daily
Zendaya, Euphoria
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