If last year’s ceremony was a little lukewarm, in 2025, the Golden Globes made their rightful return as the most fun award show. The main reason? Dinner-party seating, which fosters a laid-back atmosphere where guests can happily mingle with their fellow celebrities—and the endless flow of Moët Chandon doesn’t hurt either. This year, it was also due to the hard work of the night’s host, the sharp-witted Nikki Glaser, who kicked off the evening with a monologue that had the audience in stitches. (Even the butts of her jokes were smiling.)
After Demi Moore, who won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for The Substance, delivered one of the night’s most poignant speeches and The Brutalist claimed Best Motion Picture – Drama, with Adrien Brody earning Best Actor for his transformative performance, it was time for a venue change. Once the final trophy was awarded, the action moved to a series of buzzing after-parties. With a slate of options to choose from, Hollywood’s finest made wardrobe changes and stepped out in show-stopping after-party looks. Dive into all the glamour and revelry of the night, below.
Things Got Funky at Walt Disney Company’s Golden Globes After-Party at Funke
Turn a corner at Disney’s Golden Globes after-party at Funke—Beverly Hills’ current “It” restaurant—and you were sure to run into a Golden Globe. Known for its Italian cuisine and chic atmosphere, the venue played host to a roll-call of the studio’s biggest winners. Shōgun earned Best Television Series – Drama, and its star Anna Sawai (who took home Best Actress in a TV Drama) turned heads in her second look of the night—a sleek departure from the elegant white Dior gown she wore on stage.
Elle Fanning, nominated for The Great, also made a stylish transformation, debuting it as she swanned into the party alongside sister Dakota. Elle kept up the leopard theme of her Balmain gown, swapping it for a slinky leopard-print dress while Dakota was stylish in black.
UTA Hosts 82nd Annual Golden Globes After-Party
Elsewhere in Beverly Hills, the United Talent Agency’s (UTA) 82nd Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea. Sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning, who made the rounds at several parties throughout the evening, added their signature charm to the fete. Harrison Ford made an appearance with his daughter Georgia (who was his date for the night). Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar. Model Ashley Graham was there too—she stepped out of the sculptural Bach Mai dress she wore to the ceremony and slipped into something more comfortable.
Inside the Golden Globes Official After-Party
The Golden Globes Official After-Party at Circa 55, perched atop the historic Beverly Hilton, offered attendees the convenience of an on-site celebration. Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs. Sharon Stone, who presented an award earlier in the night, added her star power to the gathering. Hiroyuki Sanada, clutching his Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in Shōgun, was also in attendance, sharing the moment with his peers.
Inside Michael Braun and Jas Mathur’s Limitless Films Celebration
Anyone with plans to be out for both a long time and a good time could be found at Michael Braun’s after-party, a disco-tuned affair at a private residence just a hop and skip away from the Chateau Marmont. The space was festively eclectic—a couch printed with sprinting leopards, an almost foiled-like floral ceiling with protruding, tulip-shaped lights, and a sky-light in the area where DJ Marc Baker was stationed, lined with greenery with a translucent chandelier at its center. The bar served up cocktails courtesy of LALO Spirits and Mert Alas 71 Gin while late partygoer’s trickled in, many heading out to the property’s seated balcony to mingle with a Sunset strip view. There was Quinta Brunson, then out of her floor-length velvet gown and into a sequined mini number, Alexis Casani, who made an immediate excited beeline for Vas J. Morgan (a staple and often co-host of Michael Braun parties), jumping into his arms while he spun her around, Cara Delevingne, Zoë Kravitz, and Anya Taylor Joy, who all made an entrance with Braun himself amid seemingly fun convo, while the loungey area hosting the bar was speckled with figures not usually otherwise spotted on a Hollywood night out, such as Dakota Fanning, still making her rounds, and singer FKA Twigs.
