If there were still any lingering questions about the Chateau Marmont’s revival, the events on January 4th should definitely dispel them. This renowned Hollywood hotel, which had been affected by the pandemic and a succession of scandals involving its long-term owner André Balazs, was once again at the heart of A-list activity on the eve of the Golden Globes. To make things even more lively, Amazon and Vanity Fair collaborated for a joint Golden Globes party at Bar Marmont nearby. The Chateau’s penthouse was brimming with actors and various celebrities, among them Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, two of the biggest pop stars from last year. Angelina Jolie chatted with Zoe Saldaña, Andrew Garfield conversed with Ayo Edebiri, Jessica Gunning was seen with friend Andrew Scott. Nicole Kidman introduced her daughter Sunday Rose to some actors, Daniel Craig arrived accompanied by Bryan Lourd, and Taika Waititi held conversations on the terrace — all while security managed a steady flow of aspiring gatecrashers. However, the main focus proved to be a large table in the restaurant where a group from The Brutalist were gathered. Director Brady Corbet rehearsed a potential Golden Globes acceptance speech (which he would read nervously from his iPhone the following night). Despite making several changes, Corbet did not mention his unexpected highlight during his film’s best picture win: “The final-cut tiebreak goes to the director. It’s a somewhat contentious statement, and it shouldn’t be.” – Chris Gardner
