Star-studded glamour at 35th Gotham awards

The 35th annual Gotham Awards kicked off the 2025 awards season at Cipriani Wall Street, New York City, bringing together Hollywood’s biggest names, including A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, and Angelina Jolie.

The ceremony honored the best of 2025 feature films, presenting 10 coveted awards, including Best Feature, Best Director, and Breakthrough Performance. The red carpet was a fashion spectacle, with sculptural gowns, vibrant suits, and show-stopping ensembles.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster stole the spotlight with their coordinated black outfits. Jackman, honored with the Musical Tribute Award, looked sharp in a black suit and tie, while Foster dazzled in a black sequined gown. Jackman’s Song Sung Blue co-star Kate Hudson was also among the honorees.

Jennifer Lawrence impressed on the red carpet with high heels, anklets, and dangling earrings.

She received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance for her film One Battle After Another, competing alongside Ethan Hawke, Jessie Buckley, Tessa Thompson, Rose Byrne, and Josh O’Connor.

Zendaya was another standout, receiving the Spotlight Tribute for her role in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.

She wore a Louis Vuitton halter-neck white gown and paid heartfelt tribute to her mother, Claire Stoermer, saying, “My mom’s here tonight; she’s embarrassed.”

She also thanked her creative team, noting, “My character is only an amalgamation of the beautiful ideas of the amazing people around me.”

Angelina Jolie received the Performer Tribute for portraying Maria Callas in Netflix’s Maria.

Wearing a sleek black gown, she reflected on the significance of the ceremony coinciding with Callas’ 101st birthday and shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand: “I grew up with a mother who kept books inside the oven because there were more books in our house than shelves.”

Angelina Jolie also thanked director Pablo Larraín for his vision, highlighting the influence of both their mothers on their artistry.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the global hit “Squid Game,” received the Creator Tribute at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute praised him for “combining high-stakes storytelling with sharp cultural commentary to create the global phenomenon.”

The award recognizes creators who have pushed creative boundaries and made a lasting impact on television. Hwang’s “Squid Game” previously won Breakthrough Series – Long Form in 2021.

The 35th Gotham Awards successfully combined glamour, cinematic excellence, and red carpet style, celebrating Hollywood’s finest talents while setting the tone for this year’s awards season.