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Wunmi Mosaku Makes a Bold Statement at the 2026 Golden Globes
Wunmi Mosaku, known for her powerful performance as Hoodoo practitioner Annie in the critically acclaimed horror film Sinners, made a striking appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes. The actress, who recently welcomed a daughter, chose to reveal her second pregnancy on the red carpet, marking a significant moment in her personal and professional life.
Mosaku opted for a flowing, bright-yellow halter gown by designer Matthew Reisman, which perfectly complemented her baby bump. She posed for photos with her hands gently cradling her belly, making a clear statement about her current life stage.
"I’ve been advised to get ahead of speculation and questions," Mosaku shared in an interview with Vogue. "Keen eyes mean speculation has already begun. Is she pregnant? Has she gained weight? What’s with the outfit?"
She continued, "Truthfully, I’d love to just show up as me—a woman who happens to be pregnant—celebrating our powerful film and our amazing team, while I protect this most sacred prayer of my life. So, I’ve decided to stop trying to camouflage my bump today at the Golden Globes, so me and baby can truly enjoy and embrace the moment fully together."
A Film Nominated for Multiple Awards
Sinners, which features Mosaku in a pivotal role, is nominated for seven Golden Globe awards. The film is competing for Best Motion Picture-Drama, Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for Michael B. Jordan, Best Director and Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Best Score for Ludwig Göransson, Best Original Song for Göransson and Raphael Saadiq’s "I Lied to You," and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
Mosaku expressed how meaningful it was to share this chapter of her life with her child. "Baby has seen me through ever so carefully," she said, noting that she kept her joyful news private during the Critics Choice Awards. "And I want to celebrate how wonderfully we’ve done together to get here as a team, as demanding as it’s been. In Yoruba, we say Iya ni Wúrà which means ‘mother is golden,’ so when I saw sketches of this beautiful custom yellow Matthew Reisman, I knew it was the right dress and the right moment."
Balancing Motherhood and Work
The connection between Mosaku and her character, Annie, was profound. As a new mother, she found herself relating deeply to the role of a woman grieving the loss of a baby girl. It was also her first time on set while juggling work and motherhood.
"I went from breastfeeding every meal to my baby to pumping. It was a huge shock," she told W last year. "I didn’t realize I was getting a hit of oxytocin every time I fed my baby. I had a comedown that was so sharp and visceral. I was moving so fast, and a knife slipped. I cut my thumb open and wasted an entire morning in urgent care. My husband said, ‘What would Annie do?’"
Though Annie might have used herbs or charms, Mosaku found her own way to cope. "She’d have been more intentional about the time with her daughter," she said of the character, who is estranged from but deeply connected to her husband Smoke (Jordan). "And that was the lesson I learned in week one from Annie: Slow down."
Overcoming Personal Challenges
Despite her talent, Mosaku admitted to feeling nervous during her first read-through with the rest of the film’s stars. "That first read-through, I have dyslexia, so reading out loud is very intimidating for me," she shared with Live From E!: Golden Globes’ Justin Sylvester. "I felt ashamed, ’cause I was like, ‘Oh that’s Stack, that’s Smoke. [Hailee Steinfeld’s] like, I felt like she was off-book. Miles [Caton], he knew all the songs…everyone brought their A-game."
Thinking to herself, "They’re so good!" she recalled, "I was really scared, I was really intimidated." Yet, despite her initial fears, the cast came together to create something extraordinary.
Taking a cue from Annie, hopefully Mosaku was able to enjoy the moment that photographers captured her radiant Golden Globes look for posterity. See all the stunning fashion on the red carpet.