Awards shows can be boring. Stuffy. Predictable.
But every once in a while, something magical happens. The cameras catch a genuine smile. A real hug. A moment so sweet it reminds you that celebrities are actually human beings who get starstruck, support their friends, and sometimes just really love each other.
The 83rd Golden Globes delivered those moments in spades. Between the scripted banter and acceptance speeches, pure wholesomeness kept breaking through. Old friends reunited. New couples blushed. Legends complimented each other. Newcomers freaked out meeting their idols.
Social media went wild screenshotting every adorable interaction. The viral clips racked up millions of views. Because in a world that feels increasingly cynical, watching Kylie Jenner tear up over her boyfriend’s win or Julia Roberts fangirl over Jean Smart hits different.
These are the 20 most wholesome, heartwarming, absolutely delightful moments from the 2026 Golden Globes that made everyone believe in love, friendship, and Hollywood magic again.
1. Kylie Jenner Mouthing “I’m So Happy” When Timothée Won
The camera caught everything. Timothée Chalamet’s name was called for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme. His head dropped in shock. He hugged director Josh Safdie.
Then the camera panned right.
Kylie Jenner sat next to him, beaming. As they kissed, she could be seen mouthing the words: “I’m so happy.”
Not “we won” or “you won.” Just pure, unfiltered happiness for her partner’s achievement.
The clip went mega viral. Millions of views across platforms. Comments sections flooded with people melting over how genuine the moment felt.
This is a woman who’s been famous since she was a child. Who’s built a billion dollar empire. Who could be jaded about award shows and celebrity achievements. But there she was, glowing with pride for her boyfriend like any regular person would.
When Timothée accepted his award, he made sure to acknowledge her. “For my parents, for my partner, I love you,” he said while holding up his Golden Globe.
The relationship between Kylie and Timothée has always been relatively private. They don’t flood social media with couple content. They keep their romance low key. Which makes these rare public displays of affection even sweeter.
Share this with anyone who still believes in celebrity romance.
2. The “Kylie Jenner Chalamet” Name Card That Made Them Both Crack Up
Before the ceremony even started, Kylie discovered something hilarious. Her table place card didn’t read “Kylie Jenner.” It read “Kylie Jenner Chalamet.”
The hyphenated name. The assumption that they’re married or will be. The boldness of whoever set the tables.
Kylie held up the card to show Timothée. Both burst out laughing. His reaction was described as “awkward but dare we say excited?” They hugged and kissed, clearly finding the whole thing adorable rather than presumptuous.
The moment sparked massive speculation online. Are they engaged? Is marriage imminent? Does Kylie actually plan to take his name?
But the wholesomeness isn’t in the speculation. It’s in how they reacted: with humor, affection, and zero drama. They could have been annoyed. They could have demanded correction. Instead, they laughed about it together.
Harper’s Bazaar captured the moment perfectly: “It looks like the Golden Globes table setter upper is thinking the same thing we are: These two are end game.”
Three years of dating. Consistent support. Public displays of affection at major events. And now, place cards predicting their future.
Tag someone who ships Kylie and Timothée harder than ever after this.
3. Priyanka Chopra Blushing When Snoop Dogg Asked About Her New Film
On the red carpet, Snoop Dogg interviewed Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas. Snoop, looking dapper in sunglasses and a tuxedo with red accents, asked Priyanka about her upcoming film The Bluff.
Her reaction? Pure shock and delight.
“Oh my gosh, you know about The Bluff?” she said, blushing visibly.
The moment went viral because it captured something rare: a global superstar getting genuinely flustered that someone knows about her work. Priyanka has been famous for decades. She’s worked in Bollywood and Hollywood. She’s married to a Jonas Brother. She’s done it all.
But Snoop Dogg knowing about her new project made her blush like a teenager getting noticed by their crush.
Nick stood next to her grinning, clearly loving his wife’s adorable reaction. The chemistry between all three made for perfect wholesome content.
The interaction showed a different side of celebrity culture. Not the rehearsed soundbites. Not the practiced charm. Just genuine surprise and appreciation that someone you respect knows about your work.
Snoop has that effect on people. He’s cool personified. Having Snoop Dogg acknowledge your project feels like the ultimate validation.
Don’t miss how even the biggest stars get starstruck sometimes.
4. Julia Roberts Stopping Her Red Carpet Interview To Fangirl Over Jean Smart
Julia Roberts is America’s sweetheart. An Oscar winner. A movie star for over three decades. You’d think she’s past getting starstruck.
You’d be wrong.
During her red carpet interview, Julia spotted Jean Smart walking by in a stunning floor length white dress. She literally stopped mid sentence and exclaimed:
“JEAN! You look gorgeous! Like goddess. Greek goddess CUT TO!”
She demanded the cameras redirect to Jean immediately. The pure enthusiasm. The unabashed admiration. The insistence that everyone appreciate Jean Smart’s excellence right this second.
Jean, who went on to win her third consecutive Golden Globe for Hacks, deserved every bit of that praise. And Julia made sure she got it.
The moment exemplified something beautiful about award shows: established stars celebrating each other without competition or jealousy. Julia wasn’t nominated. Jean was. Julia could have stayed in her own interview. Instead, she used her platform to amplify another woman.
This is the Hollywood support we love to see. Women lifting each other up. Legends honoring legends. Zero ego, all love.
Share with every woman in your life who deserves the Julia Roberts treatment.
5. The Heated Rivalry Stars Getting Adorably Starstruck While Presenting
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams starred in Heated Rivalry, the HBO series about closeted gay hockey players that became a massive hit at the end of 2025. They rode that wave all the way to the Golden Globes stage as presenters.
But they were nervous. Adorably, charmingly nervous.
During their presenting bit, Connor acted completely starstruck. When mentioning the steaminess of their show, Hudson questioned whether the audience had even watched it. “Yeah, I don’t know if it works, because, you know…”
The crowd erupted in cheers confirming that yes, everyone’s trainers, daughters, and mothers had absolutely seen it.
Their chemistry was electric. Their nervousness was endearing. They weren’t polished Hollywood veterans cruising through scripted banter. They were two relatively new actors experiencing a massive moment and letting that excitement show.
The internet declared them favorites of the evening. Videos of their presenting went viral. The awkward sweetness. The genuine surprise at being there. The way they clearly couldn’t quite believe they were on the Golden Globes stage.
In an era of overly media trained celebrities who never break character, watching two actors be genuinely overwhelmed by the experience felt refreshing and wholesome.
Tag your Heated Rivalry obsessed friend who’s already rewatched it three times.
6. Miley Cyrus And Selena Gomez’s Reunion During Commercial Break
Former Disney Channel stars. Former best friends. Years of distance and different paths.
Then, during a commercial break at the Golden Globes, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez reconnected.
Both were nominees. Both were having massive career moments. And when they spotted each other, they immediately came together for a picture.
The video of them snapping the photo garnered over a million views almost instantly. Comments sections exploded with nostalgia. Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place fans lost their minds.
The wholesomeness comes from second chances and continued support. Childhood fame is complicated. Growing up in public is hard. Friendships formed in that environment don’t always survive.
But here were Miley and Selena, years later, choosing to celebrate each other’s success rather than letting past distance create permanent division.
It was a brief moment. A quick photo. But it represented healing, maturity, and the possibility that some friendships can survive anything.
Don’t sleep on the power of reconciliation and choosing love over grudges.
7. Elle Fanning Interrupting Timothée And Kylie’s PDA To Congratulate Her Friend
During a commercial break, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were having a moment. Post win PDA. Couple celebrating together.
Then Elle Fanning charmingly interrupted.
Elle and Timothée had starred together in A Complete Unknown. They’d spent much of the previous awards season together. She wanted to congratulate her friend and former co star.
The interruption could have been awkward. But instead it was adorable. Elle’s enthusiasm. The obvious affection between the friends. Kylie graciously making space for the congratulations.
It captured something lovely about award show dynamics. Yes, it’s couples celebrating. But it’s also friends supporting friends. Co stars rooting for each other. The professional relationships that become genuine friendships.
Elle spent last year’s awards season with Timothée and Kylie. She knows them both. Her excitement for Timothée’s win was as genuine as Kylie’s.
The moment showed that love doesn’t have to be exclusive. Kylie could celebrate her partner. Elle could celebrate her friend. Everyone could be happy simultaneously without competing for attention or significance.
Share with your friend group who supports each other’s wins like this.
8. Rose Byrne Still In Disbelief After Meeting Timothée Chalamet Backstage
Rose Byrne won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for Tránsito. Timothée won Best Actor in the same category. They encountered each other backstage for winner photos.
Rose was starstruck. Completely, adorably starstruck.
Recounting the moment later, she said: “I’m still stunned. I wanted to pass out when I saw him. But he was so sweet.”
This is Rose Byrne. An accomplished actress with decades of work. Someone who’s been famous and successful in her own right. And she was ready to pass out meeting Timothée Chalamet.
It’s a reminder that fame is relative. That everyone has their icons. That being accomplished doesn’t mean you stop getting excited about meeting people you admire.
Timothée, by all accounts, was gracious and kind. Which makes the interaction even sweeter. He could have been dismissive or rushed. Instead, he gave Rose a moment she’ll remember.
These backstage encounters often produce the best wholesome content. No cameras broadcasting live. Just winners in a room together, congratulating each other, having genuine human moments.
Tag someone who would absolutely pass out meeting their celebrity crush.
9. Amy Poehler And Snoop Dogg’s Unexpected Friendship Moment
Amy Poehler won the inaugural Golden Globe for Best Podcast Performance (a new category reflecting how media is evolving). When she accepted, she made a joke about NPR, then wrapped her arms around Snoop Dogg and flashed a peace sign.
The hug. The peace sign. The pure joy on both their faces.
Amy later told reporters backstage that she was excited to win and wondered if Snoop actually listened to her podcast. Her dream listener? Meryl Streep.
But the moment with Snoop showed something wonderful about award shows: unexpected friendships. These are people from completely different entertainment spheres who probably wouldn’t cross paths outside these events.
Yet there they were, hugging and celebrating like old friends. The comedian and the rapper. The Parks and Rec star and the hip hop legend. Finding common ground in mutual respect and the shared absurdity of Hollywood award shows.
These are the interactions that make award shows special. Not the planned bits. The spontaneous moments of connection between people you’d never imagine in the same room.
Don’t miss how the best friendships come from the most unexpected places.
10. Jennifer Lawrence Chatting With Kylie Jenner Like They’re Old Friends
The camera caught them during a break. Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar winner and relatable celebrity queen, fraternizing with Kylie Jenner, reality TV royalty and beauty mogul.
Two women from completely different entertainment worlds. Different generations. Different career paths. Just chatting at a table like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
The internet went wild speculating what they were talking about. Business? Motherhood? Just small talk? The mystery made it more intriguing.
But the wholesomeness is in the normalization. Award shows bring together people who wouldn’t typically interact. Movie stars and reality stars. Dramatic actors and comedians. Legends and newcomers.
These cross pollination moments remind us that the entertainment industry, for all its silos and categories, is ultimately one big interconnected world. Everyone’s just trying to do good work and survive the chaos of public life.
Jennifer has always been relatable. Kylie has always been more private. Seeing them connect suggests that maybe they found common ground in the weirdness of fame, the pressures of being constantly watched, the challenge of staying grounded when everyone treats you like you’re not human.
Share with anyone who loves unlikely celebrity friendships.
11. Jean Smart Winning Her Third Globe And Joking “I’m A Greedy Bitch”
Winning once is amazing. Winning twice is incredible. Winning three times in a row for the same role?
Jean Smart did that. Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks three years running.
When she accepted her third Golden Globe, she humorously stated: “What can I say? I’m a greedy bitch.”
The room erupted. The joke landed perfectly. The self awareness. The refusal to be humble when excellence speaks for itself. The embrace of winning without apology.
It was wholesome because Jean, at 73, is living proof that careers don’t have expiration dates. That women over a certain age can still be leading ladies. That talent and good writing trump youth and conventional beauty standards.
Hacks tells the story of Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian facing relevance questions in changing comedy landscape. Jean’s performance is layered, funny, heartbreaking, and utterly magnetic.
The show itself is love letter to women’s resilience, reinvention, and refusal to disappear just because society expects them to.
So Jean joking about being greedy for wanting recognition for excellent work? That’s not just funny. It’s revolutionary. It’s saying women don’t have to apologize for success. Don’t have to defer to younger actresses. Don’t have to pretend they don’t want the trophy.
Tag every woman who’s ever downplayed her achievements to make others comfortable.
12. Connor Storrie Taking A Shot With Gayle King And Ayo Edebiri On The Red Carpet
Connor Storrie from Heated Rivalry became one of the evening’s breakout personalities. On the red carpet, he met Ayo Edebiri (The Bear, Bottoms). The two took a celebratory shot with Gayle King during his interview.
They clinked glasses and declared: “To new friends!”
The spontaneity. The celebration of connection. The fact that Gayle King was facilitating shots on the red carpet.
It captured the chaotic joy that award shows can create. These aren’t just ceremonies. They’re parties where strangers become friends through shared experience of being in the industry together.
Connor’s excitement about everything was infectious. This was clearly huge for him. And instead of playing it cool, he embraced every moment with enthusiasm.
Ayo is known for her warmth and genuine personality. Their instant connection made sense. Both are rising stars. Both are talented and humble. Both were having the time of their lives.
The shot with Gayle became symbolic: here’s to new experiences, new friendships, and celebrating success rather than taking it for granted.
Don’t sleep on making new friends and celebrating every moment.
13. Stephen Graham Getting A Huge Hug From Leonardo DiCaprio After Winning
Stephen Graham won Best Actor in a Limited Series for Adolescence, the devastating Netflix show about a teen murderer that became a global phenomenon.
After his win, Leonardo DiCaprio gave him a huge embrace. The cameras caught the moment. The genuine affection between the two actors was palpable.
This was especially meaningful because Graham and DiCaprio haven’t worked together extensively. This wasn’t co stars celebrating. This was one actor recognizing another’s extraordinary work.
DiCaprio knows what it’s like to deliver career defining performances. He’s won Oscars. He’s been in the industry for decades. His respect for Graham’s work in Adolescence carried weight.
Graham created, wrote, and starred in Adolescence. The show is brutal, uncomfortable, and important. It examines incel culture, teen radicalization, and societal failures that create young murderers. It’s not easy viewing.
But it’s brilliant. And having someone of DiCaprio’s stature acknowledge that brilliance with a huge hug showed mutual respect between artists who take their craft seriously.
These moments of recognition between peers mean more than trophies sometimes. It’s validation from someone who understands the work, the sacrifice, the courage it takes to do challenging material.
Share with anyone pursuing excellence in their field.
14. The ER Reunion Between George Clooney And Noah Wyle
When Noah Wyle walked to the stage to accept The Pitt’s Best Drama Series trophy, he passed George Clooney’s table.
They shared a quick embrace. A brief ER reunion visible to everyone watching.
Both actors started on ER in the 1990s. Clooney played Doug Ross. Wyle played John Carter. The medical drama launched both their careers and ran for 15 seasons.
Decades later, they’re both still working. Both still respected. And they still have obvious affection for each other.
The moment lasted maybe three seconds. But it represented history. Shared experience. The bond formed on a set that changed both their lives.
Nostalgia hit hard for everyone who watched ER. The show was cultural phenomenon. Seeing its stars acknowledge that shared past at a major award show felt like a gift to fans.
It also showed the longevity of certain relationships. Hollywood friendships can be transactional. But some bonds, formed during formative career moments, last forever.
Tag every ER fan who still isn’t over the show ending.
15. Celebrities Wearing BE GOOD Pins To Honor A Murdered Mother
This one hits differently. It’s wholesome in a somber, important way.
Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Wanda Sykes, and other celebrities wore pins reading “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT.” The pins honored Renee Nicole Good, a 37 year old mother shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis days before the ceremony.
The wholesome part? Celebrities using their platform for activism. For honoring a victim. For making political statement about immigration enforcement violence.
Jean Smart accepted her award wearing the pin prominently. She’d already made her statement on the red carpet and simply noted during her speech that everyone knows the right thing to do.
The grassroots campaign to get these pins onto celebrities happened through whisper networks at pre Globes parties. Organizers slipped pins into purses and asked for support. The response showed solidarity and willingness to use visibility for purpose beyond entertainment.
Wholesome doesn’t always mean lighthearted. Sometimes it means seeing famous people use their privilege to amplify important causes. To remember people whose names might otherwise be forgotten. To insist that even during celebration, justice and accountability matter.
Share this with anyone who believes celebrity activism can create real change.
16. Julia Roberts And Leonardo DiCaprio Chatting During Commercial Break
Another commercial break. Another camera catching something lovely.
This time: Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio deep in conversation at their table.
Two of the biggest movie stars of the past three decades. Both Oscar winners. Both legendary. Just talking like regular people at a dinner party.
The internet desperately wanted to know what they were discussing. Are they planning a movie together? Just catching up? Comparing notes on decades of fame?
The mystery enhanced the wholesomeness. Sometimes the best moments are the private ones we glimpse but don’t fully access.
Both Julia and Leo have maintained remarkable careers while navigating immense fame. Both are selective about projects. Both command massive respect in the industry.
Seeing them together felt like watching royalty converse. But also like watching two people who uniquely understand each other’s experience having a normal conversation.
Tag someone who would kill to eavesdrop on that conversation.
17. Timothée Thanking “Mr Wonderful From Shark Tank” In His Speech
When Timothée accepted his award, he made sure to thank his Marty Supreme co star: “If you had told me at 19 that I would be thanking Mr Wonderful from Shark Tank…”
He was referring to Kevin O’Leary, the Shark Tank investor who appeared in the film. The camera cut to O’Leary laughing in the audience.
Timothée noted that since Kevin was laughing, he felt he could get away with that description. Then he sincerely thanked him.
The moment was adorable because it showed Timothée’s personality. The humor. The self awareness. The genuine appreciation for everyone he worked with, even when making jokes.
O’Leary clearly appreciated it too. His laughter was genuine. He wasn’t offended by being reduced to his Shark Tank identity. He enjoyed the joke.
This is the kind of speech moment that endears actors to audiences. Not just thanking the usual suspects. Making it personal. Making it funny. Showing personality beyond the scripted bits.
Don’t miss how the best acceptance speeches balance gratitude with humor.
18. Kathryn Hahn And Aubrey Plaza Presenting Together And Being Hilarious
Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza presented awards together. Their chemistry recalled Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s legendary hosting stints.
When Michelle Williams won Best Actress in a Limited Series but wasn’t present, Kathryn and Aubrey accepted on her behalf. Kathryn performed a curtsy and proclaimed: “I’m Michelle Williams!”
The bit was silly and perfect. Both actresses committed fully. The audience loved it.
Seeing two comedic powerhouses riff together provided wholesome entertainment. They weren’t competing for laughs. They were building on each other’s energy. Supporting each other’s bits.
That’s wholesome: watching professionals elevate each other rather than trying to steal spotlight.
Their presentation also highlighted how many talented funny women are working right now. The golden age of female comedy continues. And when they get opportunities to share stages, magic happens.
Share with your funniest friend who deserves their Golden Globes moment.
19. Paul Mescal And George Clooney Exchanging “Generational Heartthrob” Energy
During breaks, cameras caught Paul Mescal and George Clooney in proximity. The internet immediately dubbed it “generational heartthrobs” meeting.
Clooney defined leading man charisma for the 90s and 2000s. Mescal is doing the same for this generation. Both have that rare combination of talent, looks, and genuine appeal.
Whatever they discussed isn’t known. But the image of them together represented passing the torch. The established star and the rising one. Both respected. Both talented beyond their conventional attractiveness.
It was wholesome because it suggested mutual respect. Clooney isn’t threatened by younger handsome actors. Mescal clearly respects what Clooney built.
The best veteran stars support and mentor the next generation. The worst see them as competition. This interaction suggested the former.
Tag whoever you consider the heartthrob of your generation.
20. The Entire Vibe Of People Just Happy To Be There
Sometimes the wholesomeness isn’t one specific moment. It’s the overall energy.
The 2026 Golden Globes felt joyful. Stars seemed genuinely happy to attend. The interactions felt real rather than forced. The celebration felt authentic.
After years of COVID disruptions, industry strikes, and general chaos, the entertainment community gathering to celebrate good work felt meaningful.
People hugged. They congratulated competitors. They laughed at jokes. They cried during speeches. They stayed present rather than scrolling phones.
The wholesome takeaway? Sometimes the best thing about award shows isn’t who wins. It’s watching talented people who work in isolated bubbles come together and remember they’re part of larger community.
The Golden Globes reminded everyone why these ceremonies matter beyond trophies. They’re family reunions for people whose job is performing for strangers. They’re opportunities to see friends who work on different projects. They’re chances to meet legends and create memories.
Every hug, every laugh, every genuine smile reminded viewers that behind the glamour and competition, these are people who mostly love what they do and want to celebrate each other doing it well.
Why These Moments Matter More Than The Wins
At the end of the night, most people won’t remember who won Best Supporting Actor or Best Limited Series. Awards blend together. Trophies pile up.
But they’ll remember Kylie’s face when Timothée won. Julia stopping everything to praise Jean. The Heated Rivalry guys being adorably nervous. Miley and Selena reuniting.
These human moments transcend the ceremony. They become cultural touchstones. They’re what people share on social media. What they discuss the next day.
They matter because they remind us that celebrities, for all their wealth and fame, experience the same emotions we do. They get nervous. They get starstruck. They support their partners. They hype their friends. They reunite with old acquaintances. They use their platforms for causes they believe in.
The wholesomeness isn’t just nice. It’s necessary. In a world that often feels dark and divided, watching people be genuinely kind to each other, even in superficial Hollywood contexts, provides hope.
If A list celebrities can put aside competition and ego to celebrate each other, maybe the rest of us can too. If people from completely different worlds can find common ground, maybe our own divisions aren’t insurmountable.
The Golden Globes gave us glamour and awards. But more importantly, it gave us these 20 moments that restored faith in human connection, genuine joy, and the possibility of choosing love over cynicism.
Which moment was your favorite? Which one made you smile biggest? Which celebrity interaction do you wish you could have witnessed in person?
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Because Hollywood at its best isn’t about the trophies. It’s about these perfect little human moments that remind us why we fell in love with entertainment in the first place.
The Golden Globes delivered. And we’re all better for it.
