Skarsgård Wins Golden Globe, Honors Wife & Kids

Stellan Skarsgård, 74, was awarded Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance in Sentimental Value at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony held on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He expressed his gratitude and surprise at receiving the accolade, humorously remarking that he initially thought he might be "too old" for such an award. Skarsgård chose to dedicate his acceptance speech to his wife, Megan Everett-Skarsgård, whom he wed in 2009, describing her support as "brutal" yet amazing.

He also reflected on his children's influence, stating they taught him much about portraying a father figure, particularly a negative one, as seen in his role in Sentimental Value. The film itself portrays a director attempting to reconnect with his daughter, an actress who is reluctant to star in his new project. Skarsgård concluded his speech with a fervent plea for audiences to experience films in cinemas, calling them an "extinct species."

The 2026 Golden Globes also saw nominations for other notable actors in the Best Supporting Actor category, including Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein and Adam Sandler for Jay Kelly. Nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards are scheduled to be announced on January 22, 2026, with the Oscars ceremony following on March 15, 2026.