Hollywood is starting the year with a bang! The Golden Globes are back, and so are the celebrations. The party scene might not be as wild as before the pandemic, but there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's dive into the exciting events planned for the first awards weekend of 2025.

On Friday, January 3, the Palm Springs International Film Awards kick things off. Stars like Timothée Chalamet and Angelina Jolie will be honored before rushing back to Los Angeles for the Golden Globes. The same day, the Golden Globes themselves will hand out special awards to Viola Davis and Ted Danson at the Beverly Hilton. Meryl Streep and Mary Steenburgen will present these awards.

Women’s Wear Daily is also joining the fun with their WWD Style Awards. This event will honor fashion icons like Tracee Ellis Ross and Chris Appleton at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Saturday, January 4, brings more excitement. Paramount Global will host a party at Cipriani Beverly Hills, celebrating their Golden Globes nominees. The Film Independent Spirit Awards will have a brunch at Hotel Casa del Mar, highlighting upcoming nominees. W Magazine and Amazon MGM Studios, partnering with Vanity Fair, will also host their own parties.

Sunday, January 5, is the big day! The 82nd Annual Golden Globes will air, hosted by Nikki Glaser. After the show, Netflix will throw a party at Spago to celebrate their 36 nominations. Universal will host an afterparty at Lavo for their honorees, including nominees from Wicked and The Wild Robot. Young Hollywood will also be celebrated at Academy LA.

Get ready for a weekend filled with glitz, glamour, and plenty of excitement!

Hollywood's Golden Weekend: Kicking Off 2025 with Glitz and Glamour

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