Golden Globe to Oscar: The Last Decade’s Double Winners
Which recent Golden Globe champions have gone on to claim Oscar glory? Explore a decade of standout performances and films that triumphed at both ceremonies, and see who might be next in line.
With the dust settling after the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, attention inevitably shifts to the upcoming Academy Awards. The overlap between winners at both events is less predictable than one might think—just under half of those who take home a Globe manage to repeat the feat at the Oscars. Still, the past ten years have produced a fascinating roll call of those who’ve managed the double.
Recent Years: New Faces and Familiar Triumphs
Adrien Brody’s turn in The Brutalist (2024) saw him clinch both the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Actor. His portrayal of a Hungarian architect and Holocaust survivor, adjusting to life in America, was met with widespread acclaim. The film’s critical reception left little doubt he’d be a strong contender for both prizes.
2024 belonged to Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan, after years of near-misses, finally secured Best Director at both ceremonies. Cillian Murphy’s performance as the eponymous scientist earned him Best Actor, while Robert Downey Jr. picked up Best Supporting Actor, marking a notable post-superhero chapter in his career.
Surprise Victories and Comebacks
2023’s Everything Everywhere All At Once proved a surprise hit, with Michelle Yeoh taking Best Actress at both the Globes and the Oscars. Ke Huy Quan’s return to the spotlight was equally celebrated, as he collected Best Supporting Actor at both events after years away from the industry.
Will Smith’s performance in King Richard (2022) earned him his first Oscar, following a Globe win, though the year is perhaps more widely remembered for the infamous on-stage incident. Ariana DeBose also made her mark, winning Best Supporting Actress for West Side Story at both ceremonies.
Directorial Milestones and Standout Performances
Chloé Zhao’s work on Nomadland (2021) was recognised with Best Director at both the Globes and the Oscars, making her the first woman of colour and only the second woman ever to win the Academy’s directing prize. The film itself also took top honours at both events.
Brad Pitt’s supporting role in Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood (2020) saw him collect both awards, even as Parasite dominated the Best Picture conversation. The previous year, Rami Malek’s transformation into Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody earned him Best Actor at both shows, while Mahershala Ali’s performance in Green Book was similarly lauded.
Earlier Highlights: From Churchill to the Wilds
2018 was a banner year for Gary Oldman, whose portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour swept the Best Actor categories. Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water also brought him Best Director at both ceremonies, and Frances McDormand’s role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was impossible to overlook.
Casey Affleck’s first nomination for Manchester by the Sea (2017) resulted in a double win for Best Actor, though the film itself was overshadowed by Moonlight, which took Best Picture at both events. In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio finally secured his long-awaited Oscar for The Revenant, having already won the Globe, while Brie Larson’s performance in Room earned her both major awards in the Best Actress category.
The table below summarises the decade’s notable double winners, highlighting the unpredictable yet rewarding journey from Golden Globe to Oscar. With the 98th Academy Awards set for March, speculation is already mounting over who might join this exclusive club next.