The 2026 Golden Globes nominations are out. The film One Battle Leads to Another, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, leads the movie categories with nine nominations. Meanwhile, HBO Max’s The White Lotus leads the television categories with six nominations. Notable acting nods include a few for stars who launched their careers in soaps such as All My Children, As the World Turns, and Santa Barbara.
Key Takeaways
- Michael B. Jordan scores a Best Actor nomination years after his breakout as Reggie on All My Children.
- Amanda Seyfried, a former AMC and ATWT alum, lands two Golden Globe nods for film and television.
- As the World Turns alum Parker Posey earns recognition for The White Lotus.
- Robin Wright nets a nomination for The Girlfriend, continuing her evolution from Santa Barbara standout to awards-season staple.
- Pluribus brings another soap tie-in with Y&R’s Peter Bergman appearing in the hit drama’s first episode.
Golden Globes Nominations for Soap Vets
Earlier this week, the Golden Globe nominations were announced, and several former soap stars were nominated in the acting categories. They started their careers in daytime and have now achieved A-List success in primetime, streaming, and at the box office.
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan once played Reggie on the now-defunct soap opera All My Children from 2003 to 2006. And now he’s the go-to guy for Ryan Coogler movies, and he’s established himself as one of the forces behind the Creed cinematic universe.
This year, he starred in one of the biggest blockbuster hits, Sinners. His performance as identical twin brothers, Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, earned him critical acclaim as well. He is now nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama category.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried also starred on All My Children, but only after a stint on As the World Turns. Her brief time on AMC actually coincided with Jordan’s time on the legendary ABC soap. Afterwards, she went on to star in iconic movies like Mean Girls and the Mamma Mia! movies. More recently, she has alternated between big and small screen projects. That strategy has paid off.
Seyfried is a double nominee at the 2026 Golden Globes. She’s up for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television. This relates to her leading role in Long Bright River. In the film, she plays a police officer investigating a case that has a deeply personal connection.
Her big-screen nomination is for The Testament of Ann Lee, a historical musical that focuses on the life of Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker movement, an 18th-century religious sect. Seyfried plays the title role.
Parker Posey
In the early ’90s, Parker Posey played Tess Shelby on As the World Turns. She didn’t stay on the show for long, but her post-soap career took off due to roles in films such as Dazed and Confused, Party Girl, Scream 3, Best in Show, Josie and the Pussycats, and You’ve Got Mail. Posey strikes a memorable presence in every role she tackles, whether on TV or in films.
In 2025, she became a standout in the third season of HBO Max’s juggernaut hit The White Lotus. And for her pill-popping, character with the heavy Southern drawl, Victoria Ratliff, she earned a nomination in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television category.
Robin Wright
Robin Wright was simply stunning when she played Kelly Capwell on the late, great daytime drama, Santa Barbara. It was during her run on the soap that she had a breakout moment, starring in The Princess Bride. Her other film credits over the years include Forrest Gump, The Crossing Guard, Moneyball, and Wonder Woman. And on the small screen, she wowed audiences in the streaming Netflix hit, House of Cards.
But this year, she received a Golden Globe nomination for a Prime Video series called The Girlfriend. The psychological thriller features Wright as a wealthy, overprotective mother who battles her daughter’s boyfriend for control of her daughter’s life. As a result, the actress received a nod for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television.
The Pluribus Effect
Finally, Apple TV’s Pluribus is nominated in the Best Television Drama category. The Young and the Restless fans may know that Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) makes an appearance in the first episode of this creepy and thrilling series, which was an instant hit with viewers.
The sci-fi drama centers on a disillusioned author who becomes one of the few people on Earth immune to the virus that has caused everyone to act cheerful and peaceful 24/7 (they apparently have no other choice). She, however, remains her miserable self. And she’s tasked with helping end the forced happiness so things can return to normal.
The Pluribus season finale drops on Friday, December 26, on Apple TV. Meanwhile, the 83rd Golden Globes will premiere on Sunday, January 11, 2026, on CBS starting at 8 p.m. EST. The ceremony will also stream live on Paramount+.
