70th Golden Globe Awards Predictions Apr 2026

( Silver Linings Playbook ) for Actress – Musical or Comedy.

The , held on January 13, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, became a night of major upsets that defied most early industry predictions. While Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln entered as the heavy favorite with seven nominations, it was Ben Affleck’s Argo that pulled off a stunning double victory, taking home Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director . This victory was particularly notable as Affleck had been famously snubbed for a directing nomination at that year's Academy Awards. Top Film Contenders and Winners 70Th Golden Globe Awards Predictions

( Les Misérables ) for Actor – Musical or Comedy. Television Highlights ( Silver Linings Playbook ) for Actress –

: Les Misérables (Winner).

Predicted Favorites : Lincoln , Zero Dark Thirty , Django Unchained , and Life of Pi . This victory was particularly notable as Affleck had

In the television categories, predictions favored established hits, but the night belonged to Showtime's thriller Homeland and HBO's newcomer Girls .

Early forecasts correctly identified several acting locks, but the top prize remained a tight race until the final envelope. : Argo (Winner).