By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS

Updated: 19:08 EST, 11 January 2026

The 83rd Golden Globes red carpet got off to a cringe worthy start after photographers shouted ‘Megan!’ at famous Icelandic singer Laufey on Sunday night.

‘My name isn’t Megan,’ she replied, awkwardly laughing off the blunder.  

The Golden Globe Awards are set to kick off awards season as A-listers descend on the Red Carpet for one of the biggest nights in Hollywood.

Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the show for a second time at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, which starts at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

While the stars are waiting to see who will take home awards in film and television, the Golden Globes launched a new category this year – Best Podcast.

However, the new category is already causing controversy after the Golden Globes failed to nominate any conservative podcasters, even though they topped the charts.

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Laufey corrects Golden Globes photographers

Icelandic singer Laufey (pronounced ‘Lay-Vay’) corrected red carpet photographers who were calling her the wrong name.

Photographers shouted ‘Megan’ at the singer as she posed for the cameras wearing an orange dress.

‘My name isn’t Megan,’ she said back with a laugh.

Emily Blunt waves to onlookers on the red carpet

Actress Emily Blunt looked glamorous on the red carpet in a white skirt and structured white cape.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (16225080kp) Emily Blunt 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA - 11 Jan 2026Kylie Jenner glows in gold on the way to the showKylie Jenner Golden Globes 2026https://www.instagram.com/p/DTY8VWgkuzK/Kylie Jenner Golden Globes 2026https://www.instagram.com/p/DTY8VWgkuzK/Power couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard walk the red carpet

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard arrived at the Golden Globes.

Bell is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series — Musical or Comedy, and Shepard is up for the inaugural podcast award.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kristen Bell attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell attend the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Kathy Bates looks regal at the Golden GlobesBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kathy Bates attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kathy Bates attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Severance star Adam Scott rocks red carpet

Adam Scott rocked the red carpet in a red coat and bowtie.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Adam Scott attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)White Lotus stars arrive at the Golden Globes

The stars of The White Lotus have arrived at the Golden Globes.

Several of the cast members are up for awards tonight, and the show is nominated for Best TV Series – Drama.

Walton Goggins

US actor Walton Goggins attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Mike White

Mike White poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Patrick Schwarzenegger arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Aimee Lou Wood

Aimee Lou Wood arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Yellowstone star Luke Grimes sports a mullet on the carpet

Luke Grimes arrived to the awards show in a dark navy suit and bow tie, sporting a messy mullet with his get-up.

Luke Grimes at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)Luke Grimes at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)Joe Alwyn soft smiles on the red carpet

Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, flashed a soft smile as he walked the red carpet.

Alwyn’s latest film, Hamnet, has several nominations, including Best Picture – Drama.

Joe Alwyn at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)Teyana Taylor turns heads with her glamorous gown

One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor looked effortlessly glam in a fitted red gown with a train and silver back detailing on the red carpet.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Teyana Taylor attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Teyana Taylor attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)Host Nikki Glaser poses in pink

Comedian Nikki Glaser, who will host tonight’s show, walked the red carpet in a pink gown.

US comedian Nikki Glaser attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --Wicked star Colman Domingo shines on the red carpet

Colman Domingo, who plays the Cowardly Lion in Wicked: For Good, sported a star suit jacket with star motifs on the Golden Globes carpet.

Colman Domingo poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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