The glitzy Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Sunday night officially launched Hollywood's 2025 awards season, but the event was quickly overshadowed by a cocktail of scandal, rule-breaking, and apparent boredom among its A-list attendees.
Blind Item Reveals Awkward Flirting Scandal
While the stars mingled at the Beverly Hilton, gossip site DeuxMoi received a tantalising blind item that has set tongues wagging. An anonymous tipster described watching a young, unnamed Hollywood A-lister become "very flirty" with a brunette woman who was believed to be his friend's wife, noting she "definitely had a ring on."
The source claimed the interaction involved "lots of leaning in, inside jokes, touching her arm" and was far from subtle. The situation reportedly culminated in the husband noticing the behaviour, not taking it well, and leading to an atmosphere filled with "awkward energy and a quick exit" for those involved.
Stars Slip Out Early as Viewers Brand Show 'Cringe'
The alleged flirting was not the only sign of discontent at the hours-long ceremony. A significant number of high-profile guests made early departures, seemingly unimpressed by the proceedings.
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Kristen Bell, and Dax Shepard were all spotted leaving the Beverly Hilton before the show concluded. Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key was also seen making his exit prior to the final awards being handed out.
This sentiment was echoed online, where many viewers slammed the broadcast as 'cringe' and a 'disappointment,' suggesting the glamour of the night failed to translate from the ballroom to the screen.
From Cigarettes to Grimaces: More Celebrity Missteps
Further controversy came from veteran actor Sean Penn, who reportedly landed in the award show's bad books. According to a Vanity Fair live blog, the 65-year-old Oscar-winner lit a cigarette inside the smoke-free venue, blatantly ignoring the hotel's policy.
Meanwhile, nominee Amanda Seyfried sparked discussion with her visible reaction to losing the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture. The 40-year-old, nominated for The Testament of Ann Lee, was captured grimacing with a pained expression before standing to applaud the winner, Rose Byrne from If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.
Amid the drama, Jennifer Lawrence provided a more traditional red carpet moment, making a rare awards show appearance with husband Cooke Maroney. The actress, 35, commanded attention in a daring sheer gown.
The 2025 Golden Globes will likely be remembered less for its winners and more for the off-screen antics that stole the spotlight, setting a dramatic and unpredictable tone for the awards season ahead.
