Jennifer Garner made a spectacular and long-awaited return to the Golden Globes on Sunday, embodying timeless Hollywood elegance on the red carpet. The 83rd annual ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, marked the actress's first appearance at the iconic awards since 2013.
A Show-Stopping Fashion Statement
The 53-year-old star commanded attention in a breathtaking sleeveless black gown by designer Cong Tri. The dress was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, requiring a staggering 1,300 hours of hand embroidery to apply 330,000 glittering crystal beads, as reported by InStyle. The design featured a fitted bodice and a tiered skirt adorned with short tassels, perfectly showcasing Garner's figure.
She maintained a monochrome palette with a pair of pointed-toe Roger Vivier heels, decorated with delicate floral designs. Her beauty look completed the classic glamour: her brunette hair was styled in thick, cascading waves with a middle part. Jewellery provided the final touches, including a substantial diamond ring on her right hand and a striking feather-shaped, diamond-encrusted ring on her left middle finger, complemented by long dangling earrings.
Nomination Leaders and Notable Snubs
On the awards front, the epic film One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, led the pack with an impressive nine nominations. These included Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Best Actor for DiCaprio, and Supporting Actor nods for Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn.
Other major contenders included Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet securing five. A significant surprise was the omission of Wicked: For Good from the Best Musical or Comedy category, though stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received acting nominations.
In television, Netflix's hit series Adolescence earned five nominations following its Emmy success, including acting nods for Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and 16-year-old Owen Cooper. However, The White Lotus narrowly surpassed it with six nominations overall.
Host and Honouree Details
Comedian Nikki Glaser is returning as host for the second consecutive year, promising her signature unfiltered humour. The ceremony will also honour Dame Helen Mirren, who was announced last month as the recipient of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. She will receive the award in a separate ceremony on January 8th.
Garner's glamorous return comes amid continued public interest in her personal life, following the recent divorce of her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, from Jennifer Lopez. The 83rd Golden Globes ceremony will take place on January 11th.
