> At a Glance
> – Leonardo DiCaprio and Gwyneth Paltrow photographed together for the first time in decades at the AFI Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 9.
> – Ariana Grande, Laura Dern, George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Michael B. Jordan, and Jesse Plemons also attended the ceremony.
> – Multiple photo-ops captured co-stars, couples, and industry legends mingling inside the event.
> Why it matters: The reunion and collective star power signal awards-season momentum and nostalgia-driven buzz ahead of upcoming nominations.
Hollywood’s A-list converged on Los Angeles for the AFI Awards, delivering the most talked-about celebrity photo set of the week.
The Reunion Everyone’s Talking About
Cameras caught Leonardo DiCaprio and Gwyneth Paltrow side-by-side inside the ballroom, marking their first joint appearance in years. The moment instantly circulated across social platforms, reviving memories of their ’90s red-carpet era.
AFI Front-Row Familiar Faces
- Ariana Grande opted for baby-pink lace and soft smiles.
- Laura Dern, George Clooney, and Adam Sandler clustered for a group shot.
- Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons, fresh off Variety’s Actors on Actors segment, snapped a buddy photo.
More Duos and Power Pairs
Timothée Chalamet sat with co-star Odessa A’zion to promote their upcoming film Marty Supreme. Elsewhere, Tim Cook chatted with Steven Spielberg, and Ethan Hawke arrived in a salmon suit alongside wife Ryan Hawke.
Key Takeaways
- DiCaprio & Paltrow reunion steals the spotlight.
- Multiple acting pairs used the luncheon for friendly promotion.
- The event underscored the tight networking ahead of Golden Globes weekend.
With Hollywood’s awards circuit now in full swing, expect more surprise pairings as ceremonies continue.
