Amanda Seyfried found herself trending for two very different reasons this week, one tied to a brief Golden Globes moment and the other to renewed excitement around a potential film sequel.
At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, Seyfried was nominated for performances in The Testament of Ann Lee and Long Bright River but left without a win. Cameras captured her expression shifting from a brief grimace to a polite smile and applause, a moment that quickly spread across social media.
The reaction became a topic of online debate, with viewers questioning whether it reflected disappointment, humor, or simple surprise. During another split-screen moment, when Michelle Williams was announced as a winner while not present at the ceremony, Seyfried appeared to clap early and quietly mouth, “She’s not even here,” according to reports.
Body language expert Judi James suggested the moment was likely amplified by the camera angle. She described Seyfried’s expression as more honest than staged, noting it looked like an attempt to keep the moment light rather than hide emotion.
While the Golden Globes clip fueled short-term chatter, Seyfried also made headlines for comments that excited fans of The Housemaid.
The psychological thriller, directed by Paul Feig and adapted from Freida McFadden’s novel, has earned $133 million worldwide and continues to perform steadily. With several related novels available, attention has turned toward a possible sequel.
Seyfried recently said she would be willing to return even if her character, Nina Winchester, is not the central focus in a follow-up story. Sydney Sweeney has also expressed interest in continuing the franchise, although Lionsgate has not officially confirmed a sequel.
Industry observers note that the film’s sustained box office strength and strong fan engagement make a second installment increasingly likely, even if the narrative direction shifts.
For Seyfried, the week captured both sides of modern stardom: a split-second awards show moment dissected online, and genuine anticipation surrounding her next potential project.
