Actress, entrepreneur, and mother Sarah Jessica Parker will soon reach another professional milestone.
On Nov. 13, The Golden Globes announced that the “Sex And The City” and “And Just Like That…”actress will be recognized for her contributions to television with the 2026 Carol Burnett Award. The award will be presented during CBS’s “Golden Eve” primetime special airing on Thursday, Jan. 8.
“Sarah Jessica Parker’s career embodies the very spirit of the Carol Burnett Award,” Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne said in a statement. “Her trailblazing impact on television and her dedication to storytelling across stage and screen have left an indelible mark on popular culture. We are honored to celebrate her extraordinary contributions to entertainment.”
Parker is no stranger to receiving awards and accolades for her work in television and film, as her career has lasted five decades. Since her rise to fame, she’s received six Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal of the cult-favorite character, Carrie Bradshaw in the hit HBO series “Sex and the City,” an additional four Golden Globes for best actress in a TV series and two awards best TV series for the sequel series of “Sex and the City,” “And Just Like That…” Parker has also received Golden Globe nominations for best actress, followed in 2006 for her role in “The Family Stone” and in 2016 for her leading role in the HBO comedy-drama series “Divorce.”
The Carol Burnett Award was first presented in 2019, with Carol Burnett as the inaugural recipient. Since its inception, the award has been given to fellow Hollywood luminaries, including Ellen DeGeneres, Norman Lear, Ryan Murphy, and Ted Danson. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Golden Gala honoring Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis and Carol Burnett Award recipient Ted Danson, the 2026 edition evolves into “Golden Eve,” a special offering viewers a look at the honorees’ legacy while celebrating their body of work with personal stories, unforgettable Golden Globes moments, curated career retrospectives, and special presenters. Dame Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, which will also be presented during the taping.
“Golden Eve” will air on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+. The new annual primetime special, “Golden Eve,” will take place during Golden Week, a week-long lineup of special events leading up to the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, and airing live on Sunday, January 11, 2026.