The 2026 Golden Globes gala experienced one of its most memorable moments thanks to the presence of Julia Roberts, who was received with a standing ovation that moved the entire auditorium of the Beverly Hilton. The actress, in charge of presenting one of the last awards of the night, took the stage amidst applause, cheers and an evident show of affection from colleagues and attendees.
From the front rows to the back of the room, numerous movie stars rose to pay tribute to him. Among the faces that joined the spontaneous recognition were Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Emma Stone, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson and Mark Ruffalo, who made no secret of their admiration for the Hollywood star’s career. The collective gesture strongly marked the final stretch of the ceremony and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
The humor and gratitude of Julia Roberts
Far from being intimidated by the effusiveness of the audience, Roberts reacted with her characteristic sense of humor. When the applause began to die down, the actress encouraged the audience to prolong the tribute with a joke: “Come on, everybody stand up. At the back too! Come on!”. Then, with a chuckle, she pointed to Emma Stone and remarked, “She must be thinking, ‘What the hell is going on right now?'”
Finally, visibly moved, she thanked the gesture with a phrase that unleashed new laughter: “I will be impossible for at least a week after this. I really appreciate it”. Her words reflected not only gratitude, but also the closeness she maintains with the industry after decades of a solid and respected career.
Although Julia Roberts did not win the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for her performance in the thriller Witch Hunt, the public’s affection was a symbolic tribute to her legacy. In that category she competed alongside Tessa Thompson, Eva Victor, Renate Reinsve, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessie Buckley, who finally won the statuette for her performance in Hamnet.
During her acceptance speech, Buckley did not miss the opportunity to recognize her fellow nominees and, in particular, to dedicate a few words to Roberts: “It is an honor to share this category with such incredible women. Julia Roberts, you are a reference for all of us,” she said from the stage, provoking a new wave of applause.
The announcement of one of the big awards of the evening
Before presenting the award for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Roberts also shared her enthusiasm for the evening. “What a wonderful night. It’s a privilege to be an artist. This is 2026 and we’re going straight to the top,” she commented with obvious optimism.
Finally, under the attention of a completely devoted audience, he announced that the award went to One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The production prevailed over the other finalists: Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice and Nouvelle Vague. With this announcement, the gala closed one of its most vibrant moments, consolidating a night marked by emotion, recognition and celebration of cinematographic talent.
Here is the video of the moment of the ovation for Julia Roberts.
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