Controversy at the 2026 Golden Globes: Megyn Kelly Criticizes Amy Poehler's Best Podcast Win
Megyn Kelly expressed her disagreement with the winner of the best podcast award at the 2026 Golden Globes. Amy Poehler took home the inaugural award for her Good Hang podcast. Kelly criticized Poehler and her interview-style podcast on her show, questioning the reasons behind the win and highlighting what she perceived as shortcomings in Poehler's interviews.
During a segment on The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly played a clip from the Good Hang podcast featuring Gwyneth Paltrow as a guest. She sarcastically commented on the relatability of the conversation and pointed out a moment where Poehler mistakenly thought Paltrow was in a movie she wasn't actually a part of. Kelly criticized Poehler for not showing enough respect to Paltrow and suggested that such behavior shouldn't be rewarded with an award.
Despite the criticism, Amy Poehler accepted the award graciously at the Golden Globes ceremony. She expressed her respect for her fellow nominees and jokingly singled out NPR for not trying hard enough. Kelly, on the other hand, had previously opted out of the podcast category, citing her disdain for the competitive nature of awards shows and her lack of interest in the accolades.
The 2026 Golden Globes, hosted by Nikki Glaser, took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and saw Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast triumph over other popular podcasts. While Kelly may have had reservations about the award and the podcasting industry, Poehler's win was celebrated at the prestigious event.