The most awarded actors at the Golden Globes

Summary

• Laura Dern holds a remarkable winning record at the Golden Globes with 5 wins from 8 nominations.

• Nicole Kidman aims to become the most awarded actor at the Globes, boasting 6 wins from 17 nominations.

• Meryl Streep is the reigning queen of the Golden Globes with an impressive total of 8 wins from 33 nominations.

The start of 2025 marks the start of a new year of pre-Oscar awards, with the revamped Golden Globes acting as a coveted precursor to the film industry's most important night. The Globes have always had an air of glitz and glamour, as the most prominent stars came out of film and television in a night full of iconic moments and comedic bits that often help launch the careers of many up-and-coming actors.

During the Globes' long run as a precursor to the Oscars, several actors have racked up multiple wins, helping them achieve legendary status in Hollywood. Their diversity of performances has earned them respect from the Globes and their voting body. Despite some actors scoring as producers as well, the list will focus only on the acting categories, excluding achievement awards for Best Picture and honorary awards such as the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

7

Laura Dern

An underrated actor who excelled in film and television

Although she rose to fame with her iconic role as Ellie Sattler in the 90s blockbuster Jurassic ParkLaura Dern has become an awards darling, especially at the Globes. With eight nominations to her name, Dern has five wins, a tally compared to many of the ceremony's other most-awarded actors.

Despite her reputation for starring in several major motion pictures, most of Dern's winnings have come from her roles on television, either in HBO shows or TV movies. Dern's willingness to cross over into different mediums proved fruitful, especially at the Globes, where she reigned supreme.

6

Nicole Kidman

The ethereal actress is seeing a resurgence

She recently received a nomination for Little girl at this year's Globes, Nicole Kidman has a chance to make history by becoming one of the few actors to score six acting wins at the prestigious ceremony. The versatile actress has bagged five wins so far in her illustrious career. These accolades range from her singing and dancing stardom Moulin Rouge, became an abused mother in a TV series Big Little Lies.

With Kidman still a hot commodity in Hollywood, he has a strong chance of becoming the overall highest-paid actor at the Globes. She might even surpass the Hollywood giants, with her career still flourishing in the mediums of film and prestige television.

5

Alan Alda

The established sitcom star wins as an iconic character

Of all the most awarded stars at the Globes, no actor has won more for his recurring portrayal of a character than Alan Alda. Alda's character Hawkeye Pierce from the wartime sitcom MUSHROOMearned the actor six wins over nine years.

Alda's comedic tone and performance as a war surgeon earned him back-to-back nominations and wins at the Globes, making him a household name in Hollywood. After a successful stint on the acclaimed show, Alda began receiving nominations for leading film roles. However, Aldo will forever be remembered as Hawkeye, a character who changed sitcoms and the television landscape for the better.

4

Angela Lansbury

She found her starring role later in her career

After spending several decades as a movie star, Angela Lansbury later turned to television. Her main role in Murder, she wrote earned the actor plenty of accolades, and her iconic performance proved to be a fan favorite at the Globes.

In the groundbreaking crime drama, Lansbury became a household name as the multi-talented detective Jessica Fletcher, catapulting the star to four Globes wins for her legendary portrayal. Along with his past wins, Lansbury is one of the few actors to achieve six wins. She cemented her legacy as a Hollywood great who excelled in countless roles throughout her long and illustrious career.

3

Shirley MacLaine

The old Hollywood star continues to appear in relevant projects

A true star of Hollywood fame, Shirley MacLaine has an unforgettable career and a transcendent actress has made her mark in the entertainment industry. During MacLaine's heyday, from the 1960s to the 1980s, the actress dominated the Globes. She has become one of the most frequent recipients of the ceremony, earning six wins for a wide variety of film roles, including career highlights in such iconic classics as Be and Terms of endearment.

Even in recent years, MacLaine appeared in critically acclaimed projects such as Only murders in the building just before reaching the ripe old age of 90. She demonstrated the versatility, never-ending class and elegance that has made the actress a fixture in Hollywood to this day.

2

Jack Nicholson

The exuberant, chaotic leading man who dominated the 20th century

One of Hollywood's greatest leading men, Jack Nicholson, has graced the Globes over many decades. The wild and likeable star secured six wins in various acting categories for the film. In addition to his exceptional legacy, which saw Nicholson receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Globes, the actor's six wins included many of his iconic roles, such as Jake from the noir classic. Chinatown and his portrayal of Randle McMurphy v One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

His playful and seductive personality has made him a timeless name in the industry. Nicholson continued his success at the Globes into 2000, showing his consistency throughout his illustrious career.

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Meryl Streep

The absolute queen of the Golden Globes

The incomparable Meryl Streep has achieved the most Globes success of any actor over the years, garnering an astonishing 33 nominations and eight wins in various acting categories. Streep has achieved wins for her legendary roles in film classics such as Kramer vs. Cramer, Sophie's choiceand The Devil Wears Prada. The seasoned veteran has long been a fan favorite among the voters.

Despite not being in as many major films as she was in her youth, Streep has changed course in recent years and turned to television. The actor still has nominations Only murders in the building and Big Little Lies over the past decade, he has continued his proven pedigree and ranks among Hollywood's most iconic characters.