The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, was widely criticised as one of the most lacklustre ceremonies in recent memory. So dull was the event that a significant number of A-list attendees made early exits before the broadcast had even concluded.
Netflix's Spago Soiree Steals the Spotlight
However, the energy dramatically shifted as the night progressed and the after-parties commenced. The most sought-after event was hosted by Netflix at the famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills. The star-studded guest list featured a who's who of Hollywood, including actors Emma Stone, Adam Sandler, Jeremy Allen White, and Tessa Thompson. Notable moments included The Bear co-stars Matty Matheson and Jeremy Allen White posing for photos, and Keri Russell sharing a warm embrace with her Star Wars co-star Oscar Isaac.
Netflix's top brass were out in force, with Co-CEO Ted Sarandos mingling with guests including George and Amal Clooney, and former US Ambassador Nicole Avant. Other luminaries enjoying the Spago festivities were Priyanka Chopra with Nick Jonas, Will Arnett, and Stephen Graham and his wife Hannah Walters, who were spotted hitting the dance floor with gusto.
Rival Bashes Across Los Angeles
While Netflix dominated one part of town, rival gatherings provided ample competition for the celebrity crowd. Real estate tycoon Michael Braun held his annual rival party at the iconic Chateau Marmont hotel. Guests spotted there included Rumer Willis, Coleman Domingo with Nina Dobrev, and Kirsten Dunst with Jesse Plemons. Singer Teyana Taylor was photographed leaving the Chateau Marmont proudly holding her Golden Globe award.
Elsewhere, former British reality TV star Vas J. Morgan hosted an A-list gathering attended by the likes of Zoe Kravitz, with rapper Machine Gun Kelly also making an appearance. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser's star-studded party at the Sunset Tower Hotel saw arrivals and departures from Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez, and Swedish-American actress Malin Akerman.
Intimate Gatherings and Fashion Moments
Beyond the major hosted events, more intimate parties took place across the city. Actresses Emma Stone and Alicia Silverstone were seen holding hands in a human chain as they left a private residence party. Fashion also made statements beyond the red carpet, with Paris Hilton promoting her skincare brand Parívie in a sequin dress, and YouTuber Taylor Srirat turning heads in a colourful, poofy ensemble.
The night proved that while the official ceremony on January 11, 2026 may have failed to excite, Hollywood's elite still knows how to celebrate. The after-parties served as the true epicentre of glamour, reunion, and revelry, ensuring the Golden Globes weekend ended on a decidedly sparkling note.
