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'Golden Eve:' How to watch, presenters, special appearances, and more

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Helen Mirren at Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker at The Beverly Hilton on January 06, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

JANUARY 7, 2026 4:58 PM ESTJAN 7, 2026, 4:58 PM EST

Awards season is officially here. The 83rd annual Golden Globe is just days away, and this week is full of exciting moments. Tomorrow we will see the Red Carpet Rollout at The Beverly Hilton with host Nikki Glaser, and later that evening is the new annual primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.

Helen Mirren wore bubble gum pink for her big night

The special will celebrate the 2026 recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards. Here's everything you need to know, from how to watch to the presenters, honorees, and more.

When and How to watch

Thursday, January 8, 2026 8–11 PM ET / 5–8 PM PT

Golden Eve will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the US.

Presenters and Special Appearances

The presenters and special appearances have been revealed, and it's just as star-studded as you would expect to be a part of “Hollywood’s Party of the Year.”

Harrison Ford

5 time Golen Globe nominee Harrison Ford is Hollywood royalty. He will be presenting Mirren with the award.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis is excellent. The EGOT winner continues to redefine power and prestige in Hollywood with performances that demand attention and respect. The 7-time Golden Globe nominee won her first award for 2017's Fences and was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2025.

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett’s impact on comedy and television is unmatched. The beloved icon has 16 nominations and 5 Golden Globes. Sarah Jessica Parker will be honored this year with her award.

Ted Danson

Ted Danson’s TV résumé is incredible. From Cheers to The Good Place, the 13-time Golden Globe nominee and 3-time award winner mastered longevity. He was honored with the Carol Burnett Award in 2025.

Colman Domingo

2 time Golden Globe nominee Colman Domingo continues his unstoppable run in Hollywood. The Afro-Latino actor has charisma, style, and confidence in everything he touches.

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel is a global box-office powerhouse. Best known for the Fast & Furious franchise, he’s built a career - and a family- around his on and off-screen presence.

Tessa Thompson

Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson is representing with edge, beauty, and fierce energy. Balancing blockbuster power with indie hits, the Afro-Latina star's power and range are undeniable.

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis remains forever linked to Sex and the City, but her career has grown far beyond Charlotte York.

Honorees

The Cecil B. DeMille Award

Helen Mirren

A three-time Golden Globe winner, Helen Mirren is being honored for her extraordinary contributions to film and television. With a career that spans decades, genres, and accents, Mirren has seamlessly moved between prestige dramas, blockbuster films, and stage work, becoming one of the most respected actors of her generation.

The Carol Burnett Award

Sarah Jessica Parker

The Carol Burnett Award recognizes excellence in television both in front of and behind the camera, making Sarah Jessica Parker a natural choice. From redefining modern television with Sex and the City to building a powerful producing legacy through projects like And Just Like That…, Parker’s cultural impact is undeniable.