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Stephen Graham revealed that Snoop Dogg congratulated him after his memorable win for Adolescence at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11
Graham took home the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
He joked that he’s excited to tell his kids that Snoop Dogg called him a “motherf—ing gangster” when he gets home
Winning his first Golden Globe wasn’t the only exciting part of Stephen Graham’s night.
While talking to press after his victory for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his role in Adolescence on Sunday, Jan. 11, the actor, 52, revealed that the honor has also won him “massive” dad points with his two kids.
“They stayed awake for this and it’s all very exciting,” he said of daughter Grace and son Alfie. “This is something I’m going to tell the kids — and if you don’t mind, I’m going to tell you all today — I met Snoop Dogg, and he shook my hand. He looked me right in the eyes. Couldn’t see his eyes because he had his glasses on. Then he just said, ‘You’re a motherf—ing gangster.’”
Graham added: “My life is complete. Thank you.”
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Stephen Graham accepting his Golden Globe on Jan. 11, 2026
During the 83rd annual ceremony, Graham celebrated with some other big names as well. While walking up to the stage to accept the award, he got a big hug from his Gangs of New York costar and old friend, Leonardo DiCaprio, and he even shouted out Queen Latifah as he wrapped up his speech.
“First of all, I’d just like to say a massive congratulations to all of the nominees in the category. Outstanding performances all across the board, each and every one of you, it’s an honor to share this space with you,” Graham said.
He went on to thank his wife, Anna Walters, who works on Adolescence as an executive producer and appeared in one episode, as “one of the most best producers ever and a woman I’m very, very lucky to be married to.”
“I’ve said it before, but you saved my life. You saved my life,” he told Walters. “And to my two beautiful children, Grace and Alfie, I love you to the moon and back forever. My dad, my pops, my hero, and I would just like to dedicate this particular award to my mom and all my friends and family, you all know exactly who you are. Without you, none of this is possible.”
“Queen Latifah — wow, can’t believe it!” Graham concluded, prompting laughter from the audience. “Goodnight, God bless, and in the words of Bob Marley, ‘One love!’ “
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Stephen Graham in ‘Adolescence’
Graham plays Eddie Miller, whose 13-year-old son Jamie (Owen Cooper) is accused and arrested for murdering a teenage girl in his class, on the Netflix series, which was nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and won four.
While the show is reportedly returning for a second season, Graham stayed mum on the details of what’s to come, simply teasing: “Stay tuned.”
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Adolescence is now streaming on Netflix.
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