Today, the Golden Globes announced that six-time Golden Globe winner Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera. As previously announced, Dame Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, which will be presented during the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” honoring recipients of both the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Carol Burnett Award. The special airs Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streams on Paramount+.
“Sarah Jessica Parker’s career embodies the very spirit of the Carol Burnett Award,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Her trailblazing impact on television and her dedication to storytelling across stage and screen have left an indelible mark on popular culture. We are honored to celebrate her extraordinary contributions to entertainment.”
An Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor and producer, Parker has captivated audiences for decades with her creative versatility, cultural influence, and enduring contributions to the arts. Best known for her iconic portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s groundbreaking series “Sex and the City” and its hit sequel “And Just Like That,” Parker’s Golden Globe-winning performances have helped redefine women’s representation on television and continue to inspire new generations of viewers and creators alike. Beyond her defining television achievements, Parker’s acclaimed career spans film, stage, and production. Her diverse filmography includes “Hocus Pocus,” “Hocus Pocus 2,” “The Family Stone,” “Failure to Launch,” “The First Wives Club,” “Ed Wood,” and “Mars Attacks!” among many others.
“Golden Eve” will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a dynamic week-long Golden Globes-branded experience across Paramount platforms, as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major awards show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11th, 2026, and hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY, and Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Golden Gala honoring Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis and Carol Burnett Award recipient Ted Danson, the 2026 edition evolves into “Golden Eve,” an exclusive special offering viewers an unprecedented look at the honorees’ legacies while celebrating their body of work through personal stories, unforgettable Golden Globes moments, curated career retrospectives, and special presenters.
First created in 1952 and honoring the eponymous director, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 honorees drawn from Hollywood’s greatest and most iconic talents, including Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey. The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen. The recipient is selected based on their body of work and the lasting impact of their television career achievements on both the industry and audiences. Previous recipients include Carol Burnett, Ellen DeGeneres, Norman Lear, and Ryan Murphy.
The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” is the largest awards show in the world, celebrating the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host, and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
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