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The 2026 Golden Globes were missing many stars, including some winners.
Michelle Williams was notably absent from the ceremony on Sunday, January 11, when she won the award for Best Female Actress – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film for her role in Die for sexmain presenters Catherine Hahn And Melissa McCarthy to accept the prize on his behalf.
“My name is Michelle Williams,” Hahn, 52, said.
Presenter Wanda Sykes was also responsible for accepting the Golden Globe for Best Stand-up Comedy on Television for Ricky Gervaiswho won for their special Mortality.
Keep scrolling to see more stars who skipped the 2026 Golden Globes and why:
The 2026 Golden Globes brought together the hottest stars of television and cinema on Sunday January 11. For the second year in a row, comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the annual awards ceremony. In 2025, she becomes the first woman to host the ceremony solo. “Hosting the Golden Globes this year was undoubtedly the […]
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams, 45, was busy starring in the play Anna Christie in New York when she won Best Female Actress – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or TV Movie.
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais, 64, revealed before the awards ceremony that he had no plans to attend, despite being nominated for – and winning – best stand-up comedy on television.
“I probably won’t go to the Golden Globes… It’s too far to go,” he said on BBC Radio 4’s This Cultural Life. “It takes a lot to get me off the couch with my cat and my girlfriend watching Netflix. I love work, I love writing, I love creating, I love stand-up, but all the other things I could really do without.”
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivowho was nominated for the second year in a row in the Best Actress – Musical or Comedy category, was busy preparing for her production of Dracula in London.
The 2026 Golden Globes were thrown into chaos when a fire briefly broke out backstage. “Crisis averted in the #GoldenGlobes backstage press room when the caterer knocked over a coffee holder and the sterno underneath was on,” Chris Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter shared via X during the live awards ceremony on Sunday, January 11. In the images, those responsible […]
Regina Room
One battle after another star Regina Room missed the Golden Globes due to illness, but received a sweet compliment from the director Paul Thomas Andersonwhen it won the award for Best Screenplay – Film.
“Regina, who can’t be with us tonight, she’s not feeling well, she’s one of the first people I gave this scenario to,” he said in his speech. “She has been with me since the beginning. Excellent collaborator.”
Billy Crudup
Billy Crudup was nominated in the Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Television category for The morning showbut he missed the Golden Globes due to his performance in the West End play Midi top.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards are here, and Hollywood’s biggest stars have brought their fashion A-game, from impeccably cut couture gowns. Comedian Nikki Glaser reprises her role as host of the event, which kicked off on Sunday, January 11 and brought Tinseltown’s most famous to the red carpet. “Organize the Golden Globes this […]
Carrie Coon
Carrie Coonwho was nominated for Best Supporting Female Performance on Television for The White Lotusannounced that she would not attend the Golden Globes.
“I won’t be able to support my friends or admire the artists I admire @goldenglobes tonight,” she wrote via X ahead of the ceremony. “But I’m grateful for the recognition and I know you’re all just happy to be at the table. #GoldenGlobes2026 #Bug #WhiteLotus.”
Bobby Cannavale
Rose Byrnethe husband of, Bobby Cannavalehad perhaps the best reason to miss the awards ceremony: he was buying a reptile.
“I want to thank my husband, Bobby, who couldn’t be here because we’re having a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile show in New Jersey,” Byrne, 46, said during her acceptance speech for best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy film for her role in If I had legs I’d kick you. “So thank you. Thank you, baby.”
