Golden Globe to Oscar: The Last Decade’s Double Winners
As the 2026 Golden Globe Awards wrap up, all eyes turn to the Oscars. Explore which stars and films from the past ten years managed to clinch both prestigious awards, and see how these victories could shape the upcoming Academy Awards race.
The 2026 Golden Globe Awards have set the stage for another heated Oscar season, and history shows that winning both trophies is no easy feat. Over the past decade, only about half of Golden Globe winners have gone on to claim the Academy Award in the same category. Here’s a look back at the rare talents and standout films that managed to sweep both honors in the last ten years.
2025: Adrien Brody’s Triumph in The Brutalist
Adrien Brody took home both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Actor thanks to his powerful role in The Brutalist. This 2024 period drama follows a Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor as he tries to rebuild his life in America, grappling with trauma and the challenge of starting over. Brody’s performance drew widespread acclaim, making his double win feel almost inevitable.
2024: Oppenheimer Dominates Awards Season
Christopher Nolan ’s Oppenheimer swept the major categories at both the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Nolan finally secured the Best Director award after years of near-misses, while Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of the title character earned him Best Actor. Robert Downey Jr. also made headlines, winning Best Supporting Actor after his long run in superhero films.
2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once Shines
A24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once became an unexpected sensation, with Michelle Yeoh winning Best Actress at both ceremonies. Ke Huy Quan’s return to the spotlight was another highlight, as he picked up Best Supporting Actor at both the Globes and the Oscars, marking a triumphant comeback after years away from the industry.
2022: Will Smith and Ariana DeBose Make History
Will Smith’s performance in King Richard earned him his first Academy Award, following his Golden Globe win. Ariana DeBose also made waves, winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in West Side Story at both award shows, cementing her place as a standout talent in musical drama.
2021: Chloé Zhao and Nomadland Break New Ground
Chloé Zhao’s work on Nomadland earned her both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Director, making her the first woman of color and only the second woman ever to win the Academy’s top directing honor. The film itself also took home both Best Picture awards, solidifying its place in cinematic history.
2016–2020: Notable Double Winners
Brad Pitt’s role in Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood brought him both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2020. In 2019, Rami Malek’s transformation into Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody earned him both top acting awards, while Mahershala Ali’s performance in Green Book did the same for Best Supporting Actor.
2018 saw Guillermo del Toro win Best Director for The Shape of Water, Gary Oldman honored for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, and Frances McDormand recognized for her role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Casey Affleck’s first-time nomination and win for Manchester by the Sea in 2017 was another standout, as was the dual win for Moonlight as Best Picture.
2016 was the year Leonardo DiCaprio finally claimed his long-awaited Oscar for The Revenant, after also winning the Golden Globe. Brie Larson’s emotionally charged performance in Room earned her both Best Actress awards, marking a career-defining moment.
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Here’s a quick reference of the last decade’s double winners:
Year | Category | Golden Globe Winner | Oscar Winner2016 | Best Actor – Drama | Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant) | Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)2016 | Best Actress – Drama | Brie Larson (Room) | Brie Larson (Room)2017 | Best Actor – Drama | Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea) | Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)2017 | Best Picture – Drama | Moonlight | Moonlight2018 | Best Director | Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) | Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water)2018 | Best Actor – Drama | Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) | Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour)2018 | Best Actress – Drama | Frances McDormand (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) | Frances McDormand (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri)2019 | Best Actor | Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) | Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody)2019 | Best Supporting Actor | Mahershala Ali (Green Book) | Mahershala Ali (Green Book)2020 | Best Supporting Actor | Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood) | Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood)2021 | Best Director | Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) | Chloé Zhao (Nomadland)2021 | Best Picture | Nomadland | Nomadland2022 | Best Actor | Will Smith (King Richard) | Will Smith (King Richard)2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) | Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)2023 | Best Actress | Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) | Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)2023 | Best Supporting Actor | Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once) | Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once)2024 | Best Actor | Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) | Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)2024 | Best Director | Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) | Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer) | Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer)2025 | Best Actor | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
The 98th Academy Awards will air live on March 16, 2026, streaming on Hulu in the U.S.