Rose Byrne at the 2026 Golden Globes. Rich Polk/2026GG Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Rose Byrne gave a unique explanation for why longtime partner Bobby Cannavale was unable to join her at the 2026 Golden Globes, where she won best actress in a musical or comedy movie for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. Byrne, who earned her first-ever Golden Globe, appeared surprised upon hearing her name and told the crowd from the podium, "Of course, I didn't prepare anything." She went on to thank the film's writer-director, Mary Bronstein, and quipped about the A24 project, "We shot this movie in 25 days for like $8.50." The Australian actress thanked brother George for accompanying her to the ceremony. She also noted that her parents "bought Paramount+ so they could watch the Golden Globes from Sydney." Byrne explained that Cannavale was unable to join her at the Golden Globes because he was in the process of finding a new, cold-blooded member of the family. "We're getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey," she said to laughter from crowd. (Byrne referred to Cannavale as "my husband" but has noted in previous interviews that the pair, who have been together for over a decade, are not legally married.) The other nominees in the category included Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Amanda Seyfried (The Testament of Ann Lee) and Emma Stone (Bugonia). Last year's winner in the category was The Substance star Demi Moore, who was nominated for the best actress Oscar but lost to Mikey Madison for Anora. Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes Awards on Sunday from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The ceremony can be seen live on CBS and Paramount+ With Showtime. Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also owns The Hollywood Reporter. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Nikki Glaser Nikki Glaser Performs "Golden" With 'Marty Supreme' Twist at 2026 Golden Globes Warner Bros. Ryan Coogler Admits at Golden Globes to Not Knowing if People "Would Show Up" to See 'Sinners' paul thomas anderson Golden Globes: Paul Thomas Anderson Honors Warner Bros.' Michael De Luca After Winning Best Director Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet Wins First Golden Globe, Gives Another Shout Out to "My Partner" Kylie Jenner Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson Reveals Origin of 'One Battle After Another' Script's NSFW Line at Golden Globes Stellan Skarsgard Stellan Skarsgard Jokes His Famous Children Taught Him What a Bad Father Is As He Accepts Golden Globe Nikki Glaser Nikki Glaser Performs "Golden" With 'Marty Supreme' Twist at 2026 Golden Globes Warner Bros. Ryan Coogler Admits at Golden Globes to Not Knowing if People "Would Show Up" to See 'Sinners' paul thomas anderson Golden Globes: Paul Thomas Anderson Honors Warner Bros.' Michael De Luca After Winning Best Director Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet Wins First Golden Globe, Gives Another Shout Out to "My Partner" Kylie Jenner Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson Reveals Origin of 'One Battle After Another' Script's NSFW Line at Golden Globes Stellan Skarsgard Stellan Skarsgard Jokes His Famous Children Taught Him What a Bad Father Is As He Accepts Golden Globe