Stars Storm Paris, NYC, Globes

At a Glance

• Bridgerton cast gathers in Paris for the Jan. 14 world premiere of season 4
• Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Bacon reunite in NYC for The Testament of Ann Lee dinner on Jan. 13
• Jennifer Lopez, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner headline the Jan. 11 2026 Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills
• Why it matters: Fans get back-to-back red-carpet fashion and project updates ahead of streaming and theatrical debuts

Hollywood spent the week bouncing between Paris, New York City, and Los Angeles, with A-listers stepping out for premieres, talk-show tapings, and the first major awards ceremony of 2026.

Paris Lights Up for Bridgerton Season 4

On Jan. 14, Netflix flew the cast to the French capital for the global unveiling of Bridgerton season 4.

• Victor Alli and Hannah Dodd matched in sleek black ensembles on the carpet
• Claudia Jessie, Florence Hunt, and Will Tilston-the show’s on-screen siblings-held hands while posing for photographers
• Newcomer Yerin Ha stunned in a sheer pink dress outside her hotel ahead of the screening

The streamer has not announced release dates beyond the premiere, but cast appearances signal a launch within the current quarter.

NYC Hosts Intimate Dinners and Morning Shows

While the Bridgerton crowd partied in France, Manhattan became a second hub of activity spanning talk shows, charity events, and press junkets.

**Jan. 13 highlights:

• Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Bacon hugged at a private dinner celebrating The Testament of Ann Lee
• Pamela Anderson bundled up in grey knitwear for a SiriusXM interview
• Michael B. Jordan paired a red-striped flannel with tabi loafers while promoting Sinners
• Emilia Clarke laughed through an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers to plug her series Ponies
• Gabrielle Union flashed a grin leaving NBC Studios after taping a morning segment

Earlier that week, Jan. 12, brought another wave:

• Connor Storrie made his late-night debut on the same Meyers set
• Mary J. Blige chatted with Bevy Smith at SiriusXM
• François Arnaud turned heads during the Morning Mash Up broadcast
• Ali Larter recorded the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast in Midtown

Talk-show producers stacked episodes to ride awards-season momentum, giving talent two days of back-to-back press in the same studios.

2026 Golden Globe Awards: Fashion, Babies, and PDA

Beverly Hills hosted the first major trophy show of the year on Jan. 11, drawing film and television nominees plus plus-ones who stole attention.

**Top couple moments:

• Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner kissed on camera, continuing their awards-season PDA streak
• Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco beamed on the red carpet
• Adam Brody and Leighton Meester earned “couple goals” comments from photographers
• Jennifer Lopez arrived solo in a dramatic gown, then swapped to red for the W Magazine after-party

**Baby announcements happened in real time:

• Hailee Steinfeld cradled her bump while representing Sinners
• Wunmi Mosaku glowed in crimson at the Jan. 13 National Board of Review dinner, confirming pregnancy rumors

**Career milestones captured:

• Rose Byrne brought her brother George to show off her Golden Globe
• Ana de Armas and Colman Domingo held hands after both receiving nominations
• Jennifer Lawrence kept a low profile days later, biking around New York on Jan. 13, following her ceremony appearance

London, Jan. 13:

• Cillian Murphy stayed low-key at the 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple IMAX premiere
• Nia DaCosta joined him to represent the horror sequel
• Helena Bonham Carter, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Martin Freeman promoted The Seven Dials Mystery

**Berlin, same day:

• Married actors Armando Rivera and Myha’la Herrold embraced at the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms world premiere

The clustering of events illustrates studios’ push for global press junkets, timed to awards voting calendars.

Week Ends With Family Affairs and After-Parties

Celebrities wrapped the busy stretch with smaller gatherings and family outings.

**Jan. 12-13 snapshots:

• Matt Damon brought wife Luciana and daughters Isabella, Gia, and Stella to The Rip premiere, then reunited with Ben Affleck for a SiriusXM interview
• Kate Hudson and mom Goldie Hawn shared the stage during a Song Sung Blue Q&A in Los Angeles
• Brooks Nader unwound in Cabo with friends, Corona in hand
• Kourtney Kardashian picked up take-out in Los Angeles on Jan. 12
• Margot Robbie ran errands incognito under a Yankees cap

**Jan. 11 post-ceremony parties:

• Zoë Kravitz wore lime green to W Magazine‘s Chateau Marmont fête
• Alaska Thunderf—, Drew Droege, Pete Zias, and Adam Lambert caught Messy White Gays off-Broadway

Key Takeaways

• Studios synchronized global premieres, talk-show bookings, and awards appearances to maximize buzz
• Fashion delivered headlines: sheer dresses, bold colors, and coordinated couples dominated coverage
• Pregnancy reveals and family moments humanized stars amid promotional blitz
• London, Paris, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles all hosted major events within a 72-hour window
• Streaming series such as Bridgerton and Tell Me Lies leaned on red-carpet imagery to drive subscriber interest