The Golden Globe Awards 2023: A Night of Glamour and Excitement

The Golden Globe Awards, Hollywood’s biggest party of the year, is back, officially marking the beginning of awards season. This year’s ceremony promises a blend of tradition and exciting new changes.

Host Nikki Glaser Takes Center Stage

Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the awards ceremony for the second consecutive year. Known for her sharp roasts, she’s not holding back, hinting at her playful jabs aimed at Hollywood’s biggest stars. “We’re going to hit Leo,” Glaser remarked. “The icebergs are coming.”

Comprehensive Livestream Coverage

Coverage of the Golden Globes begins well before the ceremony, with the Associated Press hosting a livestream starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. This stream will feature red carpet arrivals, fashion coverage, and celebrity interviews, available on YouTube and APNews.

Ceremony Details: When and Where to Watch

The Golden Globe ceremony will air at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. For those who prefer streaming, it will be available live for Paramount+ premium subscribers and on Lionsgate Play in India.

A Fresh Look for the Red Carpet

This year’s red carpet will have a distinctive setup, including ascending staircases at the entrance, reminiscent of the iconic Met Gala, which will be held later this year.

Top Nominees in Film Categories

In film categories, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the pack with nine nominations in the musical or comedy category. Other noteworthy contenders in the drama category include Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, and Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value.

Dominance of One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another has emerged as a frontrunner this awards season, with several cast members, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, and Benicio Del Toro, receiving nominations.

Best Actor and Actress Contenders

Timothée Chalamet, fresh from a promotional tour for Marty Supreme, is a strong contender in the best actor, musical or comedy category, competing against DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon. A win would mark Chalamet’s first Golden Globe after five nominations.

In the best actress, musical or comedy category, Rose Byrne is leading for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, while Cynthia Erivo will miss the ceremony due to her West End commitments in Dracula.

Drama Category Showdowns

Jessie Buckley is considered the favorite for best actress in drama for Hamnet. In the best actor, drama category, Brazilian actor Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent is a strong competitor against Michael B. Jordan in Sinners and Joel Edgerton in Train Dreams.

Supporting Acting Favorites

In supporting acting categories, Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgard are seen as clear favorites.

Golden Eve Ceremony Highlights

Some honors of the Golden Globes were awarded earlier during a separate Golden Eve ceremony. Notable recipients include Helen Mirren, who received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Sarah Jessica Parker, honored with the Carol Burnett Award.

Television Nominees to Watch

On the television front, HBO Max’s The White Lotus leads with six nominations, while Netflix’s Adolescence follows closely with five. A key nominee to watch is The Studio, Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire, nominated for three awards.

New Podcast Category Introduced

This year marks the introduction of a new podcast category. The nominees include Armchair Expert, Call Her Daddy, Good Hang With Amy Poehler, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SmartLess, and Up First.

Stay Updated with Live Coverage

For real-time updates on the biggest fashion moments, celebrity interviews, show highlights, and a complete winners list, stay tuned to this ETimes live blog.