Everything that took place behind-the-scenes of Sunday night’s award show.
Four thousand glasses of champagne, secretly smuggled ham sandwiches and a room full of shocked A listers: the Golden Globes didn’t fail to disappoint.
The starry crowd inside the room at the Beverly Hilton Sunday night was either stunned by the huge snub for “A Star Is Born,” wondering if they could join Jeff Bridges on whatever he’d imbibed, or pondering if Chrissy Metz really did call Alison Brie a “bitch” on the red carpet. Here’s what happened inside the traditionally boozy start to awards season.
Nicole Kidman, nominated for best actress for “Destroyer,” owned the red carpet. Kidman, enjoying yet another big career moment, towered in a shimmering sequined skintight maroon gown by Michael Kors as she held hands with husband Keith Urban.
Kidman took her time charming the press while Halle Berry — who seemingly never ages – was rushed past by a stressed-out publicist. Meanwhile, Amber Heard’s aides checked the actress’ teeth before approaching the first bank of photographers.
Screams and cheers were heard on the carpet — but not just from the fans. Many of the TV crews had the Bears/Eagles game on live, while uber-agent Ari Emanuel walked the red carpet watching the game on his phone.
Fresh from the holidays, the celebs were ready and willing to enjoy the 125 cases of Moët champagne magnums stretchered into the room and adorning the tables. That’s nearly 4,500 glasses of bubbly in three hours — before you even get to the open bar.
So Chrissy Metz could be forgiven for apparently calling Alison Brie a “bitch” on a hot mic during a red carpet interview — but the “This Is Us” star spent the rest of the night apologizing, insisting she actually said Brie was “hot” and even privately saying sorry to a baffled Brie herself.
While all the big announcements happen on the broadcast, the ad breaks give the stars time to get up and mingle.
