On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Teyana Taylor made history by winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, while Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror film Sinners claimed the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, marking a milestone night for Black creatives in hip-hop adjacent entertainment.[1][2] This double victory underscored a pivotal shift in industry recognition, spotlighting Taylor’s emotional breakthrough and Coogler’s commercial powerhouse.
Teyana Taylor, known for her hip-hop roots and multifaceted career spanning music and acting, opened the ceremony with a tearful, galvanizing acceptance speech. “To my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, our softness is not a liability … We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space,” she declared, honoring representation for Black women.[1][2] According to Rap-Up, Taylor also thanked God for her “faith walk” and shouted out director Paul Thomas Anderson as “Paul ‘Let Him Cook’ Thomas Anderson.”[1] Her win propelled One Battle After Another to additional honors, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director, and Best Screenplay for Anderson.[1] BET noted this as a rare acting trophy for a Black female performer at the Globes, placing Taylor in a lineage alongside icons like Halle Berry, Viola Davis, and Angela Bassett.[2]
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a Black-led vampire flick, dominated with the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award—a category introduced in 2024 and previously won by Barbie.[1][2] Producer Sevak “Sev” Ohanian, alongside Coogler and his wife Zinzi Coogler, accepted the honor, emphasizing the moviegoing experience: “I literally proposed to my wife in a movie theater, so this one means a lot to us.”[1] Coogler thanked audiences directly: “I just want to thank the audience for showing up. It means the world.”[1] The film’s success extended further, with Ludwig Göransson winning Best Original Score.[2][4] Box office figures highlight its impact: Sinners grossed nearly $280 million domestically and $368 million worldwide, smashing a $200 million U.S./Canada milestone for an original film not seen in eight years, per BET and Box Office Mojo data cited in Rap-Up.[1][2] Okayplayer confirmed the film’s standout night, including these trophies.[4]
These wins position Coogler alongside Black directors like Jordan Peele (Get Out), Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), and Spike Lee (Blakkklansman), who earned screenplay Globes, while Taylor joins a select group of Black women honorees amid historically sparse representation—Sidney Poitier’s 1964 Best Actor win was the first for a Black man.[2] IMDb described the evening as a “historic night” for Taylor and Sinners, reflecting broader momentum.[3] With Sinners eyeing Grammy nods and prior Critics’ Choice honors, the Globes signal awards-season ripple effects, amplifying calls for more Black-led projects in film and music crossovers.[1][2] This recognition celebrates current excellence while pressuring Hollywood for sustained equity in greenlights and roles.
