How the Golden Globes 2026 Music Became a Star All on Its Own

Indeed, Nikki—who ended up walking out to “Style” from Taylor’s 1989 album—teased, "I never go out of style is all I’ll say."

"I’m so excited about it," she added. "It gives me this most confidence to strut out there to that song."

And it wasn’t just the stars who walked the Golden Globes 2026 red carpet (which you can see more of here) who were touched by the evening’s soundtrack. Even viewers at home couldn’t help but share their thoughts on social media.

“The music playing at the golden globes is actually wild,” one user wrote on X during the ceremony, “who is on aux?”

Another joked about the specificity of the catalogue, adding, “what millennial is in charge of the music at the golden globes? everything is from like 2007-2016 lmao.”

Others insinuated that the music choices were—at times—a bit off beat, with one pointing to the moment that One Battle After Another writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson’s win for Best Screenplay—Motion Picture prompted an LMFAO song.

As the X user put it, “Why is Paul Thomas Anderson walking up to party rock anthem?”

The music was far from the only noteworthy moment at the Golden Globes 2026. Keep reading for more moments you might have missed…

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Teyana was just a tad more popular than Ariana at the 2026 Golden Globes, toppling the Wicked: For Good star in the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture category with her fierce performance in One Battle After Another.

Longtime, first time: Kylie and Timothée have attended the Golden Globes three years in a row but 2026 marked his first win in her presence, Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy/Musical for Marty Supreme.

Elordi was 0-for-2 at the Globes, but got to share a refreshingly light moment with his Deep Water costar.

We know the king and queen of Hollywood are happily married to other people, but they make a handsome couple of figureheads.

Now this is some studio power right here.

Did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association add a Coolest Guy in the Room category this year? We missed the memo, but spied the winner.

Leo must be telling Julia—who got nothing less than a standing ovation when she came out to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy to One Battle After Another—the most insidery of inside-Hollywood jokes. Because they are the inner circle.

Marlon shared a golden moment with Kpop Demon Hunters' star voice artists.

"Yes, yes I will star in your next musical," Kristen must have told the Wicked: For Good director, right?

It was only besties at the table when Steve captured this Kodak moment with his Only Murders in the Building costars (and Selena's husband Benny).

No lorazepam was needed for this White Lotus reunion.

Sometimes, when your partner is in the bathroom or maybe winning an award, your family's biggest fan drops by to say hello.

The Sorry, Baby director-star kvelled over the Hamnet actress before Jessie won for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.

After adding a Best Actor in a Drama Series Golden Globe to his current trophy haul, the star of The Pitt still can't believe he's been the recipient of so much good fortune for being a better doctor than Clooney.

Teyana was feeling sweet, sweet emotion after her surprise win for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.

Justin must have been tracking Sterling's healing progress, four months after his This Is Us costar appeared at the Emmys nursing a leg injury.

Just a couple of goddesses wishing each other well.