Overview
- The 16th Governors Awards were held November 16 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles, where Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas received Honorary Oscars and Dolly Parton was named the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient.
- Multiple outlets reported that Parton did not attend in person due to health issues.
- A-list attendees included Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson.
- Red-carpet coverage highlighted early awards-season trends such as structured bustier silhouettes and archival couture, with standout looks from Sweeney’s silver mermaid gown, Lawrence’s off-the-shoulder Dior and Grande’s vintage Dior.
- Grande’s appearance was reported as her first red carpet since a Singapore fan incident that led to a public-nuisance charge for a man, and the Governors Awards recipients will be recognized again at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.