35th Gotham Awards Feature Starry Red Carpet

Hollywood celebrities turned out in eclectic ensembles for the 35th annual Gotham Awards on Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, marking the traditional start to awards season with honors for outstanding independent films and television. The event recognized achievements in projects such as Hamnet, Bugonia, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Frankenstein, drawing a roster of A-list talent including Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jacob Elordi.

Rihanna made one of her rare public appearances since welcoming her daughter in September, arriving alongside partner A$AP Rocky, who was nominated for Breakthrough Performer. The singer wore a custom Balenciaga gown in luxurious pink silk, designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli as a bespoke version of a strapless dress from the label's spring 2026 collection. The piece featured a bubble silhouette that dropped to a long train, paired with opera-length black leather gloves and a pink feather cap shaped like a baseball hat. She accessorized with the Midnight Riviera Necklace from Bulgari's Color High Jewelry Collection, showcasing diamonds, kunzite, and tanzanite in pink and purple tones. A$AP Rocky opted for a classic...