“Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, oh my god, there were so many of them,” she said while leading the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton just after 4pm on Sunday. said the young waiter.
On the server was a tray of spring water with a list of all the divas and star actresses who had already attended the 2025 Golden Globes, the unofficial beginning of the annual awards derby.
If the Oscars are that year’s memorial service, the Globes are the prom, a merry-go-round party, a way for fashion companies to promote their products, and one where actor Jeremy Strong appears in the ocean. seems appropriate. Foam green suit and matching bucket hat by Loro Piana.
“Everyone’s celebrating, everyone’s taking it easy,” said Dwayne Johnson, who was standing a few feet away from Strong waiting for his turn to be interviewed by E! magazine. entertainment television.
He wore a bright purple suit by Dolce & Gabbana paired with a purple silk shirt that fell to his belly button, showing off his prominent tattoo on his chest.
“I just made it,” Johnson said.
Separately speaking to the media in front of Mr Johnson on the carpet was Colin Farrell, who stood among the star-studded parade wearing a custom-made Louis Vuitton. His hair had a brownish-orange color that was rarely applied east of Sunset Boulevard, but here it didn’t hurt him. He appeared on television for his role in “The Penguin,” which would earn him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie.
Cate Blanchett walked through the press line wearing a beaded gold Vuitton dress. Zendaya posed in a floor-length saffron Louis Vuitton dress with matching satin pumps, wearing a large diamond ring on her left ring finger. was not touched.
Emma Stone marched in a long ruby red sleeveless Louis Louis Vuitton dress with a new pixie cut and a cinched waist. Right behind Ms. Stone was Cynthia Erivo, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in “Wicked.” Erivo’s custom Louis Vuitton gown was black and silver with hand embroidery, silver sequins and a dramatic waistline.
Reporters beckoned Erivo from behind the barricade and called out the name of the news organization they worked for. One of them was from a local NBC affiliate. The other was from the student newspaper at Beverly Hills High School.
Inside the ballroom, Margaret Qualley was introducing people to their dates.
“This is my father,” she said, referring to former model Paul Qualley.
Actor Glen Powell was right behind her, introducing guests to his mother, Cindy Powell.
Nikki Glazer declared it “Ozempik’s biggest night” in her opening monologue.
Immediately afterwards, many of the guests appeared to be hanging out at the all-you-can-eat sushi buffet next door instead of in the ballroom where the awards ceremony was being held.
Tilda Swinton fixed the plate herself. Stone headed to the bar and ordered drinks for a group of friends.
A minute later, a crowd of publicists and journalists were staring at actor Edgar Ramirez near the dessert table. Apparently, the next thing he did was present the award for Best Actor in a Movie or Drama on stage.
The show ended a little after 8 p.m., and this year, and compared to past years, many people seemed less tipsy. A party was being held in an event space adjacent to the ballroom, but few, if any, stars were heading there.
Instead, they streamed toward the exit, causing a number of collisions nearby.
The cast and crew of “Emilia Perez,” which won Best Picture, Best Musical, and Best Comedy, visited Italian restaurant “Spago” for a party hosted by distribution company Netflix.
That was Swinton’s first stop, too, but she remained in the lobby of the Beverly Hilton for a while, texting drivers who were struggling to weave through numerous police barricades and security checkpoints.
“That’s what happens,” Swinton said. “Wait, hope it comes, check your email, and everything will be fine.”
Actress Naomi Watts waited on the curb for her arrival before heading to the Creative Artists Agency party at the Chateau Marmont.
Elle and Dakota Fanning then rode out to a Walt Disney Studios party at Italian restaurant Funke in Beverly Hills.
Ryan Murphy held court at a table in the back of Funke. Actress Amy Adams, who had been nominated for her role in “Night Bitch,” was stationed near the front. The DJ played disco classics by Diana Ross and Melba Moore. Waiters roamed the room serving meatballs and cacio e pepe to the likes of Edward Norton and Jesse Eisenberg.
Upstairs, actor Anthony Mackie was taking pictures with friends in a photo booth. Earlier in the evening, Mr. McKee presented the award along with Harrison Ford.
I could hear Mackey’s voice. Mr. Ford, not so much.
“He’s been a movie star for so long that he’s not even thrilled about being a movie star anymore,” McKee shrugged. (These all seem to have been conveyed as compliments.)
Kieran Culkin appeared. Last year, she won a trophy for her role in the TV show “Succession,” and this year, hours earlier, she was holding the gold trophy she won for her role in “A Real Pain.” Eisenberg, who also co-starred in the film, wrote and directed the film.
“He’s won every award this year,” Eisenberg said with a laugh.
The trophy was heavy.
“I think it’s 8 pounds, maybe 10 pounds,” Culkin said as he handed it over for inspection.
