Rhea Seehorn won the award for best performance by a female actor in a drama TV series, for her role in Pluribus, at the 2026 Golden Globes, where she thanked Vince Gilligan “for writing me the role of a lifetime.”
When accepting the prize, Seehorn admitted she was “shocked” by the win, and even thanked Queen Latifah, who presented her with the honor.
“Oh my gosh, Queen Latifah, I met you about 20 years ago, between jobs at a Koo Koo Roo, and you were so nice, so thanks,” she said before sharing what she had written for her acceptance speech: “Sorry, my speech says, ‘Get a prescription for beta-blockers.’ But I did not, sorry. I’m gonna do my best.”
She went on to praise the nominees she was up against for the Golden Globe, which included Kathy Bates (Matlock), Britt Lower (Severance), Helen Mirren (Mobland), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us) and Keri Russell (The Diplomat).
“I’m sorry, I’m just a little shocked,” Seehorn said. “I think my stomach is still over there, getting your name read with Bella Ramsey and Britt Lower and Helen Mirren and Kathy Bates and Keri Russell. I’m astonished by all of your performances. I appreciate being listed with you.”
The Better Call Saul star also thanked “all of the women in this room,” noting, “I’ve been to a lot of these parties that get pretty scary for someone like me sometimes, and the women in this room have been incredible in the last couple of weeks. Thank you for that.”
The win marks Seehorn’s first Golden Globe, after this year was also the first time she received a nomination. Her nomination made up one of Pluribus‘ two noms this year, as the series was also up for the best drama TV series prize.
Seehorn also shared high praise for the Pluribus creator in her speech. “Speaking of pinch me moments, Vince Gilligan … thank you for writing me the role of a lifetime. And even more than that, thank you for having belief in me. That is beyond. You make me wanna be better every day. I really appreciate it,” she said, going on to thank the show’s cast and crew, Apple TV, Sony and her family, among others.
“And thank you to the Golden Globes voting party,” she concluded. “I’m still so grateful that I get to do this for a living, and this is incredible icing on that cake.”
The 2026 Golden Globes aired live Sunday from the Beverly Hilton and steamed on Paramount+ Premium. Nikki Glaser hosted for the second year in a row.
See all of the star-studded red carpet looks here and the full winners list here.
Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also owns The Hollywood Reporter.
