Overview
- The second annual First-Time Nominees Luncheon took place at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, spotlighting newcomers across screen and audio.
- Attendees included Dwayne Johnson (The Smashing Machine), Kevin Hart (Kevin Hart: Acting My Age), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby), Rhea Seehorn, Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman.
- Monica Padman represented the new Best Podcast category for Armchair Expert, reflecting the Globes’ inclusion of audio entertainment.
- Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne hosted and noted recognition from 400 voters across 95 countries and regions.
- Sponsors provided Swarovski crystal centerpieces, a Dante Beverly Hills dining certificate and KPMG “metaglasses,” as the Jan. 11 ceremony approaches live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Beverly Hilton with host Nikki Glaser.