Award season is officially upon us once again! One of the primary award shows of the season are the Golden Globes, and several Michiganders have won the honor over the years.
In fact, two more Michiganders are poised to take home a Globe during the 83rd edition of the ceremony taking place this Sunday (Jan. 11) on CBS and Paramount+. For an added bonus, they also happen to be husband and wife: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Bell, a native of Huntington Woods, is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series for her performance in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. Meanwhile, Milford-native Shepard is a nominee in the inaugural Best Podcast category for Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
While we wait to see if Bell and/or Shepard join this unique list, here are nine Michiganders who have won Golden Globes.
Francis Ford Coppola
Born in Detroit in 1939, the acclaimed director and screenwriter has won two Golden Globes. The first came in 1973 when he won Best Screenplay – Motion Picture for The Godfather. Coppola’s second win came in 1980 when he won Best Director – Motion Picture for Apocalypse Now.
Michael Moriarty
Also born in Detroit, Moriarty is an alum of the University of Detroit Jesuit. He’s had a wide-ranging career on stage and screen, including his Emmy Award-nominated turn as Benjamin Stone on Law & Order. However, Moriarty’s Golden Globe win came years before that in 1979 when he won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his portrayal of Erik Dorf in the TV miniseries Holocaust.
Tom Selleck
The beloved Detroit native, who we profiled in our November 2025 issue, was honored by the Golden Globes for one of his most iconic roles: Thomas Magnum. In 1985, Selleck won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his work on Magnum, P.I.
Christine Lahti
Lahti, the Birmingham native and University of Michigan alum, has won two Golden Globes in her career. The first came in 1990 when she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her portrayal of Zan Cooper in No Place Like Home.
Her second win came in 1998, and it remains one of the funniest moments in Golden Globes history. When Lahti won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series for her portrayal of Dr. Kathryn Austin in Chicago Hope, she happened to be in the bathroom. Some people vamped to stall, including hilarious fellow Michigander Robin Willams. Lahti eventually made her way to the stage and opened her acceptance speech by saying, “You know, I was in the bathroom, Mom!”
Burt Reynolds
Born in Lansing, Reynolds won two Golden Globes in his career. The first came in 1992 when he won Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of Wood Newton in Evening Shade. His second win came in 1998 for his acclaimed turn as Jack Horner in Boogie Nights, which netted him the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture.
Tim Allen
The incredibly successful actor and comedian, who grew up in Birmingham, won a Golden Globe in 1995. Appropriately, it was for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of Tim Taylor in Home Improvement, one of the most quintessential Michigan-based television shows of all time.
Paul Walter Hauser
Born in Grand Rapids and raised in Saginaw, Hauser has racked up some very impressive acting credits in recent years, including starring in Richard Jewell. His Golden Globe win came in 2022 when he won Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his performance in Black Bird as Larry Hall. Hauser also won an Emmy Award for this performance.
Evan Peters
As a child, Peters moved to Grand Blanc due to his father’s job, but only for a brief time before moving to Los Angeles with his mother to pursue acting. The decision has clearly paid off, with Peters establishing himself via many major projects, including the American Horror Story series. His Golden Globe win came in 2023 in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his portrayal of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster.
Steven Yeun
Yeun was born in South Korea, and his family moved to Canada before moving to Michigan. They first lived in Taylor but moved to Troy, where Yeun graduated from Troy High School in 2001. He then attended Kalamazoo College and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2005.
His successful acting career includes starring in The Walking Dead as Glenn Rhee and his Academy Award nominated performance in Minari. His Golden Globe win came in 2024 for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his portrayal of Danny Cho in Beef.
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