Hollywoodâs Golden Globes made a global statement in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, hosting a high-profile gala dinner during the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival.
Held on December 10, the event underscored Hollywoodâs growing engagement with international cinema and emerging global markets.
As per Variety, the Golden Globes honored Tunisian actress Hend Sabry with the Omar Sharif Award and Indian star Alia Bhatt with the Golden Globe Horizon Award, placing both actresses firmly in Hollywoodâs global spotlight.
The gala blended Hollywood prestige with international cinema, drawing major industry names. Among those in attendance were directors Sean Baker and Darren Aronofsky, actresses Sigourney Weaver, Naomie Harris, Shailene Woodley, and Olga Kurylenko, and actor-director Idris Elba. Actors Ãdgar RamÃrez, Salman Khan, Henry Golding, and Riz Ahmed were also present.
Dick Clark Productions, part of a joint venture between Variety parent company PMC and Eldridge, owns the Golden Globes.
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Hend Sabry Celebrated for Global Impact of Arab Cinema
Sabry was recognized for performances that have resonated far beyond regional cinema. Her work in films such as âThe Yacoubian Building,â âScheherazade,â âTell Me a Story,â and âAsmaaâ has earned her international acclaim for portraying complex, socially driven characters.
Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne described Sabry as âa truly iconic performer and humanitarian whose body of work reflects the depth, power, and global impact of Arab cinema.â
Accepting the award, Sabry said, âMy career has been devoted to uplifting women with complex stories, and I am thrilled to be sharing this Golden Globes stage with Alia Bhatt, one of the next generationâs brightest and most talented stars.â
By bringing Hollywoodâs most recognizable awards brand to the Red Sea Film Festival, the Golden Globes reinforced their role as a bridge between Hollywood and the global film community, spotlighting artists who are shaping the future of international storytelling.
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