Rhea Seehorn Reacts to Historic Best Actress Win at the 2026 Golden Globes

Rhea Seehorn Makes History with Best Actress Golden Globe Win for Better Call SaulIn one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 Golden Globes ceremony on January 11, Rhea Seehorn was awarded Best Actress in a Television Drama Series for her critically acclaimed performance as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. The win marks her first major acting award after years of near-misses and widespread praise for what many consider one of the finest dramatic performances in television history.The category was fiercely competitive, featuring heavyweights like Zendaya (Euphoria), Sarah Snook (Succession), and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale). When Seehorn’s name was called, the room erupted—many in attendance rising to their feet in a rare standing ovation.Seehorn’s Reaction: Tears, Gratitude, and a Touch of HumorVisibly moved, Seehorn took the stage with tears in her eyes and delivered a speech that quickly went viral:“Thank you. Oh my God… I’ve spent years pretending I was okay with not winning awards, telling myself the work was enough. But this? This feels really, really good.”She continued:“I want to thank Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for seeing something in me I didn’t even see in myself. Kim Wexler was never supposed to be the heart of the show—she was supposed to be the straight arrow. But you let her become messy, complicated, human. And you let me play every shade of her.”Seehorn also paid tribute to co-star Bob Odenkirk, calling him “the best scene partner I’ve ever had,” and joked, “Bob, if you’re watching, this is the part where you finally admit I carried the show.” The room laughed as cameras cut to Odenkirk, who stood clapping with tears in his eyes.The win came nearly three years after Better Call Saul concluded its six-season run in 2023. Many fans and critics had long considered Seehorn snubbed by awards bodies, making the 2026 victory feel like overdue justice.Why This Win MattersRhea Seehorn’s Golden Globe is historic on multiple levels:First major award for a lead actor from the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe (Bryan Cranston won Emmys, but never a Globe for the role). A rare win for a female character in a prestige drama who wasn’t the central protagonist for much of the series. A powerful moment of recognition for an actress who quietly delivered one of the most layered performances in modern television. Social media lit up immediately, with #RheaSeehorn trending worldwide and fans sharing clips of her speech alongside iconic Kim Wexler moments.The Road to the WinSeehorn’s portrayal of Kim Wexler evolved from a supporting role into one of the most complex and beloved characters in TV history. Her arc—from moral center to conflicted co-conspirator to fugitive—earned universal acclaim, yet awards recognition had eluded her during the show’s run.The Golden Globes’ decision to honor the series post-finale (a rarity) reflects a growing trend of recognizing completed bodies of work, especially for shows that flew under the radar during their initial airing.What’s Next for Rhea Seehorn?Seehorn has several projects in development, including a lead role in an upcoming HBO limited series and a rumored Netflix thriller. In her acceptance speech, she hinted at “more stories to tell” and thanked fans for sticking with Kim’s journey “even when it got complicated.”The 2026 Golden Globes may be remembered for many things—blockbuster wins, surprise upsets, and fashion—but for Better Call Saul fans, it will forever be the night Rhea Seehorn finally got her flowers.