ALBAWABA - In a bizarre incident, a fire broke out backstage at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday evening, shocking those present, before being quickly brought under control without any injuries.
According to journalist Chris Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed the incident on his X account, the fire started in the press room after a member of the hospitality staff knocked over a coffee stand, causing the heating element underneath to ignite.
Gardner explained that the carpet caught fire for a few moments, and smoke rose near the curtains, before workers quickly intervened to control and extinguish the fire and clean the place. He added, "The situation was quickly brought under control."
(L-R) Sara Murphy, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson and Chase Infiniti, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy Award for "One Battle After Another" pose in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP
Despite the incident, the awards ceremony continued as normal inside the hall, with most attendees unaware of what had happened behind the scenes.
Golden Globes 2026:
The 83rd annual ceremony of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards was held on January 11, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, with the attendance of hundreds of stars, including Miley Cyrus, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley, and many others.
Major Film Acting Awards:
- Best Actor – Drama: Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent (also won Best Non-English Language Film).
- Best Actress – Drama: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet.
- Best Actor – Musical/Comedy: Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme.
- Best Actress – Musical/Comedy: Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
- Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another.
- Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value.
