The glitz and glamour of Hollywood returns tonight as the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony gets underway at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Dubbed Hollywood's most spirited event, the night will see dozens of A-list celebrities vying for the coveted awards, with all eyes on whether Timothée Chalamet will finally secure his first Golden Globe win.
Red Carpet Anticipation and Political Undertones
As stars begin their arrivals, the red carpet is expected to be a focal point for both fashion and potential political statements. Celebrity stylist Sarah Nearis has suggested that the 'naked trend' of previous years may take a back seat, with the current heightened political climate in the US possibly influencing sartorial choices. "In heightened times, especially now, some may use the red carpet to make a political statement," Nearis told The Mirror, adding that such events provide a "perfect platform" for stars to make an impression through their style.
Host Nikki Glaser has vowed to help the audience momentarily forget the political unrest and a disappointing year at the box office for studios like Warner Bros. However, she also plans to humourously target the mega-famous attendees, quipping, "We're going to hit Leo, the icebergs are coming!"
Key Nominees and Frontrunners
The competition is fierce across all categories. The film 'One Battle After Another' leads the pack with nine nominations, including acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio and Chase Infiniti, and a directing nomination for Paul Thomas Anderson. It is competing in the comedy/musical categories.
In the Best Actor, Comedy or Musical category, Timothée Chalamet is the strong favourite to win his first Globe for his role in 'Marty Supreme'. He faces stiff competition from three-time Globe winner Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke for 'Blue Moon'.
On the drama side, the race for Best Actress sees Jessie Buckley ('Hamnet') as the clear frontrunner, competing against Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lawrence. In Best Actor, Drama, Michael B. Jordan and Joel Edgerton are challenged by Brazilian actor Wagner Moura.
Notably, Cynthia Erivo, nominated for her role in 'Wicked: For Good', will not be attending the ceremony due to her commitments in a West End production of 'Dracula'.
How to Watch the Ceremony from the UK
For UK viewers eager to catch the action, the main Golden Globes ceremony begins at 1am GMT on Sunday, 12th January. It will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed for Paramount+ premium subscribers.
Red carpet coverage on E! starts earlier at 11pm GMT tonight (Saturday). Additionally, The Associated Press will host a livestream show from 9:30pm GMT on its YouTube channel and APNews website, featuring celebrity arrivals, fashion highlights, and interviews.
The Mirror will be providing live updates throughout the night, from the star arrivals on the red carpet to the winners being announced inside the ballroom.
