The week-long lead-up to the Golden Globes is always one of the starriest times of the year. From recurring soirees like the BAFTA Tea Party to new events, like SiriusXM’s celebration of its nominees in the newly added Globes podcast category, here’s what went down as guests readied for the 83rd annual ceremony on Jan. 11.
Vanity Fair x Amazon MGM Studios
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
For the second year, Amazon MGM and Vanity Fair took over Bar Marmont the night before the Globes for a starry industry celebration. The lively fete on Saturday, Jan. 10, brought together actors, filmmakers and cultural figures, who mingled over passed bites like pigs in a blanket and crab cakes, and specialty drinks.
Jennifer Lopez Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
After walking the red carpet, guests could proceed right into a tent area, which included a bread and cheese station and a Carving Block caviar bar offering four types of caviar bites (including caviar-marshmallow and chocolate creations).
Michael B. Jordan and LaKeith Stanfield Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
Guests including Justin Hartley, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani and Minnie Driver held court in the tent, while Lisa Ann Walter socialized in the front area and Jameela Jamil made rounds through the smaller sections.
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Minnie Driver and Jameela Jamil Credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
Other guests in attendance included Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, Kate Beckinsale, Kristen Bell, Quinta Brunson, Dove Cameron, Miles Caton, Chace Crawford, Zooey Deschanel, Janelle James, Jenna Dewan, Josh Gad, Aldis Hodge, Michael B. Jordan, Katherine LaNasa, Michael B. Jordan, Nastasha Lyonne, Shaboozey, Dax Shepard, William Stanford Davis, LaKeith Stanfield, Connor Storrie, Tessa Thompson, Robin Wright, Noah Wyle and Rachel Zoe.
BAFTA Tea Party
Courtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director, BAFTA North America, Jane Millichip, CEO, BAFTA, Leonardo DiCaprio and Joyce Pierpoline, North America Board Chair, BAFTACredit: Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for BAFTA
A staple event of awards season, BAFTA North America hosted its annual Tea Party at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Jan. 11. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., industry talent, professionals and creatives from the U.S., U.K. and globally gathered to enjoy tea sandwiches (cucumber, smoked salmon, chicken, egg salad and roast beef), scones, pastries and, of course, tea — which came in about four varieties.
A water station from Maison Perrier enabled guests to add vitamins to their flavored sparkling water cans, and guests lined up to try the claw game to win a flight credit from Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Jessie Buckley Credit: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BAFTA
The event also celebrated the EE BAFTA Film Awards Longlist, announced Friday. “We look forward to welcoming this community to London next month to honor this year’s outstanding filmmakers,” said BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip.
Teyana Taylor and Leonardo DiCaprio Credit: Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for BAFTA
Kate Hudson and Teyana Taylor greeted each other on the carpet. The Chronology of Water‘s Kristen Stewart and Imogen Poots reunited. Leonardo DiCaprio caused a stir in the room — and happy posed for photos with fans. Rose Byrne jovially made the rounds, and The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood was another crowd favorite party-goers stopped for photos.
Chase InfinitiCredit: Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for BAFTA
Other attendees included Gwyneth Paltrow, Ethan Hawke, Joel Edgerton, Chase Infiniti, Eva Victor, Mia Cioffi Henry, Miles Caton, Jane Levy, Mark Hamill, Rashida Jones, Ryan Coogler and Stephen Graham.
SiriusXM Presents “Before The Buzz”
Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Alex Cooper, Sean Hayes and Mel Robbins Credit: Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM
For the first time, the Golden Globes added a podcast category. And, given its three nominees out of six — SmartLess, Call Her Daddy and The Mel Robbins Podcast — SiriusXM decided to host a celebration at Phil Rosenthal’s new hot spot, Max & Helen’s.
Dax Shepard, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, and Mel Robbins Credit: Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
The intimate daytime shindig congregated guests including SmartLess‘ Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman; Call Her Daddy‘s Alex Cooper; The Mel Robbins Podcast‘s Mel Robbins; Conan O’Brien; Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen; Irving Azoff; Armchair Expert‘s Dax Shepherd and Monica Padman; Sebastian Maniscalco; Pod Save America‘s Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett; Tig Notaro; Alex Edelman; Sway in the Morning‘s Sway Calloway; Scam Goddess‘ Laci Mosley; Tom Papa; NPR Up First‘s A Martinez and Ayesha Rascoe.
Conan O’Brien and Phil Rosenthal Credit: Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
SiriusXM executives Jennifer Witz (CEO) and Scott Greenstein (President and Chief Content Officer) were also among the brunch-goers, who enjoyed a spread of the diner’s signatures — such as Nancy Silverton’s famed waffle with maple butter; bacon, egg and cheese sandwich; pancakes; hot dogs; and, of course, Lily Rosenthal’s viral hot chocolate.
Variety x Aman Beverly Hills’ Official Pre-Golden Globes Party
Adrien BrodyCredit: Courtesy Aman
In a glamorous affair that felt like being transported back in time to Old Hollywood, Variety joined forces with the forthcoming Aman Beverly Hills and Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment for a posh soiree on Friday, Jan. 9 at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge.
Caroline Scheufele and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Credit: Courtesy Aman
The event served to celebrate Aman’s arrival on the U.S.’ West Coast at the One Beverly Hills development, which will be home to Aman Beverly Hills (opening in 2027) and the newly reimagined Beverly Hilton, the home of the Golden Globe Awards.
Kate Hudson Credit: Courtesy Aman
Inside, guests featured in Variety and CNN’s recent Actors on Actors series and from the entertainment world — including Ethan Hawke, Adrien Brody, Connor Storrie, Dwayne Johnson, Kate Hudson, Stellan Skarsgard, Teyana Taylor and more — hob-nobbed over passed hors d’oeuvres and themed cocktails.
Teyana TaylorCredit: Courtesy Aman
THR x Spotify’s Nominees Night
Janelle James, Quinta Brunson, Evan Ross and Natasha Lyonne Janelle James, Quinta Brunson, Evan Ross and Natasha LyonneCredit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images
On Thursday, Jan. 8, Spotify teamed up with The Hollywood Reporter for a first-time official Golden Week event with a musical bent. The fete, taking over the Lot at Formosa, featured sushi, Pink’s Hot Dogs and Trejo’s Taco’s stations — enjoyed by gusts including Amy Poehler, Kumail Nanjani, Natasha Lyonne, Quinta Brunson, Jackie Tohn, Rita Wilson, Keegan-Michael Key, Nina Dobrev, Jameela Jamil, Chrissy Teigen and Jane Seymour.
John Legend and Miles CatonCredit: Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images
DJ Mark Ronson headlined, Miles Caton performing his Globe-nominated song “I Lied to You” from Sinners, and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan belted “I’m Every Woman” and “Tell Me Something Good.” Later, EGOT-winner John Legend energized the crowd with his beloved hits “Tonight (Best You’ve Ever Had),” “Ordinary People,” “Greenlight” and “All of Me.”
Mark Ronson spins during Nominees Night, an official Golden Week eventCredit: Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images