Small Backstage Fire at Golden Globes Is Quickly Contained

Overview

• A brief fire ignited the press room carpet at the Beverly Hilton after a catering worker knocked over a lit sterno used to keep food and drinks warm.
• Smoke was visible in the backstage area, but the blaze was extinguished quickly with no injuries, no evacuation, and no disruption to the ceremony.
• Journalist Chris Gardner documented the incident on X, providing widely shared photos and video from behind the scenes.
• The telecast drew backlash for announcing Best Original Score during a commercial break, with Ludwig Göransson’s acceptance posted on social platforms rather than aired.
• Social media also highlighted off-camera moments, including Rose Byrne and Timothée Chalamet celebrating, a Miley Cyrus–Selena Gomez photo reunion, and Jennifer Lawrence chatting with Kylie Jenner during a break.