Adolescence dominates Golden Globes 2026 as Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper win top awards
Adolescence, the highly acclaimed Netflix drama, took centre stage at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes.
Adolescence dominated the Golden Globes last night (January 11), with four wins for the hit Netflix series.
Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty all earned gongs at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, while the show earned the prize for Best Limited Series.
Cherished Scouse actor Graham was named Best Actor in a TV mini series, while Warrington’s Owen Cooper was named Best Supporting Actor in a television series - the youngest ever winner - at the star-studded ceremony and Doherty was named Best Supporting Actress.
The four-part Netflix drama, co-written by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, was filmed in one continuous shot and sees teenager Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), accused of murdering a teenage girl, named Katie. Graham plays Jamie's father, Eddie Miller. The cast also includes Ashley Walters, Christine Tremarco, Erin Doherty and Faye Marsay.
Directed by Liverpool-born Philip Barantini, the psychological drama follows Jamie’s family and police detectives search for answers in the wake of the shocking tragedy. It is full of difficult moments and incredible acting, and delves into how social media and ‘incel’ culture shapes the youth of today.
The British drama racked up 66.3 million views in just two weeks - making it the most-watched UK series of all time on Netflix - and sparked important conversations in the House of Commons. Its numerous accolades also include top Emmy awards and Critics’ Choice Awards.
Accepting his Golden Globe award, Graham said: “This is for all of our cast and crew. Every single member of this production, you have a piece of this, because without you, this is not in my hand so from the bottom of my heart, thank you all very much, especially Christine Tremarco who played my wife, the most beautiful dance partner.
“This is half yours, so I’ll cut it - you can have the top bit.”
Addressing his wife, actor and producer Hannah Walters, he added: “I’ve said it before, but you’ve saved my life. You saved my life. And to my two beautiful children, Grace and Alfie, I love you to the moon and back forever.
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“My dad, my pops, my hero, and I would just like to dedicate this particular award to my mum and all my friends and family, you all know exactly who you are, and without you, none of this is possible.”
The Kirkby-born actor was momentarily distracted when he spotted Queen Latifah in the audience. He said. “Queen Latifah, wow,” and bowed, before continuing: “God bless and in the words of Bob Marley, One Love.”
Owen Cooper, who has already won an Emmy and a Critics’ Choice award, said: “Standing here at the Golden Globes does not feel real whatsoever. What an incredible journey me and my family have been put through.
“What started off as what I thought I might be OK at, I might be awful at, I took a risk and I went to drama classes, I was the only boy there, it was embarrassing but I got through it.
“But I’m still very much an apprentice, I’m still learning every day, I’m still every day learning from the people sat in front of me who have inspired me. I wouldn’t be here without you guys. This is mad, what is going on?”
He ended the speech with a nod to Liverpool Football Club. The Reds fan noted: “Bring on 2026. You’ll never walk alone.”