Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Up for Golden Globes as Awards Season Begins

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday, officially launching the new awards season and setting the tone for the run-up to the Oscars in March. Among the standout nominees are global music stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, both recognized for their high-profile film roles this year.

The nominations mark a major moment for Hollywood’s winter awards circuit, as the Golden Globes are the first major ceremony to reveal their shortlist, often influencing Oscar voting trends.

Grande & Erivo Earn Major Film Nominations

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both earned nominations for their performances, adding significant star power to this year’s race. The recognition continues intense awards buzz surrounding their work and positions both artists as key contenders heading into the season.

Erivo and Grande have already generated strong critical and audience reactions for their performances, making their nominations widely anticipated and celebrated across social media.

British Drama ‘Adolescence’ Makes Breakthrough

The British TV drama Adolescence emerged as another major nominee, earning recognition in two key categories:

• Best Supporting Actor

• Best Limited Series

The series, praised for its raw storytelling and emotional performances, has become a breakout international hit. The nominations further cement the show’s rising reputation heading into 2026.

Additional Film Highlights

Other notable nominated films include:

• Hamnet — with actor Paul Mescal receiving a nomination for his performance

• Frankenstein — nominated for Best Original Score

• Wicked: For Good — nominated for Best Original Song

These nominations suggest a diverse awards field spanning period drama, musical adaptation, and prestige genre releases.

Ceremony to Take Place in January

Winners will be revealed at a high-profile ceremony in California this January, hosted for the second year in a row by comedian Nikki Glaser. The show will broadcast live and is expected to draw major global viewership.

As the first major awards list of the year, the Golden Globe nominations often serve as a preview of which films, series and performers may dominate the season.

With powerhouse nominees like Grande, Erivo and Paul Mescal, plus the rise of new dramas including Adolescence, audiences and industry insiders are watching closely to see who emerges as frontrunners ahead of the Academy Awards.