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Celebrating Icons: A Night of Honors and Heartfelt Moments

Los Angeles, California, USA,Friday, January 9, 2026
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This year, the spotlight was on two legendary actresses, Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren.

  • Sarah Jessica Parker received the prestigious Carol Burnett Award.
  • Helen Mirren was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Helen Mirren's Award

Helen Mirren's award was presented by her co-star Harrison Ford.

  • Ford shared a sweet memory from their first film together, "The Mosquito Coast", where they played parents to three children.
  • He humorously mentioned that he felt like an afterthought when they reunited for "1923".
  • This showed the fun and camaraderie between the two actors.

Sarah Jessica Parker's Award

Sarah Jessica Parker's award ceremony was equally touching.

  • Actor Colman Domingo toasted to her, comparing her to the iconic Carol Burnett.
  • He praised Parker's intelligence, style, and heart, highlighting her ability to tackle big questions about life with humor and grace.
  • Kristen Davis, Parker's "Sex and the City" co-star, shared a heartfelt speech, emphasizing the importance of friendship and how Parker has been a lifelong friend to her.

Notable Appearances

The event was filled with notable appearances, including:

  • Carol Burnett
  • Tessa Thompson
  • Vin Diesel
  • Viola Davis

Parker's family and "Sex and the City" co-stars also showed their support.

Upcoming Event

The Golden Eve special is set to air on CBS, leading up to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.

  • This year, the awards will also honor podcasting, with Nikki Glaser set to host.

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