Golden Globes Kickoff: Stars Shine Bright Before the Big Night

The 83rd Golden Globes festivities kicked off with a bang. The red carpet unrolled on Thursday, setting the stage for Hollywood’s biggest party season. Nikki Glaser, Nobu Matsuhisa, Barry Adelman, Glenn Weiss, and Helen Hoehne were there to kick things off. Friday night saw Donna Langley throwing an exclusive bash for Universal and its sister companies. Big names like Jon M. Chu, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Jesse Plemons were there. Chloé Zhao and Jessie Buckley also made an appearance, representing their film Hamnet. NEON threw a party to celebrate their 21 Golden Globe nominations at the Sunset Tower Hotel. The guest list was star-studded, with nominees like Elle Fanning, Wagner Moura, and Natalie Portman letting loose. Music filled the air as Kangding Ray, nominee for Sirāt, spun a DJ set. Stars like Tessa Thompson, Dakota Fanning, and Kevin Bacon danced the night away. Even the cast of The Heated Rivalry joined in on the fun.Earlier in the week, Louis Vuitton and W Magazine hosted an intimate dinner at a private LA residence. Emma Stone, Renate Reinsve, and Ana De Armas were among the A-listers in attendance. The glamour didn’t stop there. Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker headlined the “Golden Eve” special, which aired on CBS. The momentum is building, with more parties and events lined up. Today is the main day for pre-ceremony celebrations. The BAFTA Tea Party and the Amazon MGM Studios and Vanity Fair Awards Season Celebration are just the start. The week will culminate on Sunday with the main awards ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton. The red carpet arrivals will be followed by the live broadcast. After the show, the party continues with late-night celebrations. The official Golden Globes after-party will be at the Hilton, with Nikki Glaser hosting another bash at Sunset Tower. Netflix and Universal Entertainment are also throwing their own private events.