Hollywood's Ray Dolby Ballroom glittered with A-list stars on 11 November in honour of the ninth annual Governors Awards ceremony. While the glitzy event aimed to celebrate the work of Agnes Varda, Charles Burnett, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Owen Roizman and Donald Sutherland, there were other superstar attendees that stole the show. From fabulous style to onstage dancing to red carpet photobombing check out all the best moments from the star-studded evening. Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek was drenched in a long-sleeved black silky Gucci number, which featured dazzling diamond brooch shoulder accents. The 51-year-old Mexican talent looked fresh faced with her hair pulled back into a tight updo.
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Sarah Paulson looked scary good as she entered the affair. Donning a sleek Miu Miu dress and fitting Tyler Ellis clutch, the acclaimed actress oozed with elegance. Like Salma, the American Horror Story frontrunner also had some sweet shoulder accents on her outfit.
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Margot Robbie was ever the exquisite beauty while posing for photos on the carpet. The actress wore a plunging black velvet Altuzarra dress that had floral and beaded embellishments. She added a touch of elegance with a pale pink feathered coat by Prada and jewelry by Sara Weinstock.
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Also dressed in cozy black velvet attire was Jake Gyllenhaal. The 36-year-old Oscar-nominee opted to mix up his usual suit-style by wearing a softer jacket and bowtie. Jake, who has been working the circuit for his film Stronger, seemed happy to be at the celebratory evening as he stopped for photos.
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Justin Timberlake seemed to take a page from Jake's fashion book, exchanging his "suit and tie" for a velvet jacket and bowtie. In a fun carpet moment, the superstar caught up with Salma Hayek. The pair hugged and kissed, before heading into the event.
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Kristen Wiig kept the velvet trend going, flaunting her figure in a smooth green Galvan number. The funny lady accessorised with Nicholas Kirkwood heels, Djula hoops, and Atelier Swarovski rings.
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Top red carpet photo-bomber Jennifer Lawrence is at it again! Emma Stone, who looked lovely in a sleek white buckled Louis Vuitton dress, was posing for event photographers when her best buddy Jennifer hopped up behind her. Despite the pair being all glammed up from head to toe, they seemed to be happy to bring the silly to the sophisticated gala.
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Once inside, Jennifer, who wore an intricate two-piece Alexander McQueen gown, presented an honorary Oscar to her Hunger Games co-star Donald Sutherland. Clearly, she was still giddy from all that photobombing! Her smile was also due to the fact that her boyfriend was her date. Darren Aronofsky and Jennifer seemed to be in good spirits as they sat at the same table and enjoyed each other's company.
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Sally Hawkins cosied up to her director and pal Guillermo del Toro as they walked into the lavish ceremony together. The 41-year-old actress wore a frilled dress that matched her skin tone, save for the shimmering silver and gold stripes that were wrapped across it.
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Robert Pattinson, who has earned Oscar buzz this season for his role in Good Time, looked dapper as he walked into the Hollywood awards ceremony. The 31-year-old talent wore a Dior Homme suit with a unique twist: his bowtie was placed underneath his shirt lapel.
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Mom star Allison Janney was exquisite at the annual gala in a shimmering black dress with translucent fabric. The Emmy-winning actress looked youthful, pairing her outfit with smokey eye make-up and by wearing her hair tucked behind her ears. She also showed off some gorgeous earrings.
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Although Gal Gadot skipped out on the Governors Awards red carpet, the Israeli actress was spotted looking radiant inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland Center. The Wonder Woman star showed off her toned back in a cut-out silver dress with spaghetti straps.
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Dance revolution! During a heartfelt speech, Angelina Jolie praised French director Agnes Varda, who was an honouree at the 2017 Governors Awards. While the star may have expected a hug from Agnes afterwards, she probably didn't ever think they'd do a dance! However, that's exactly what they did. The 89-year-old Varda talent broke out her moves after accepting the honorary Oscar in what was a highlight of the evening. "Tonight. I feel like dancing," Varda said to the crowd. "The dance of cinema." Angelina, who lived up to her stylish reputation in a bedazzled beige Elisabetta Franchi dress, was game for the impromptu moment, smiling as the pair got jiggy with it. Photo: Getty Images
Whoopi Goldberg charmed the crowd as she spoke during the annual awards ceremony.
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Alejandro González Iñárritu received a Special Award Oscar at the November ceremony, a prize that is rarely given out. The Academy's committee decided to recognize Alejandro's newest venture CARNE Y ARENA (translation: Meat and Sand), which premiered at the 2017 Cannes festival. Aiming to throw "viewers into the harsh life of an immigrant," the project is a virtual reality installation at LACMA. The 54-year-old Mexican film director and screenwriter gave a moving speech upon his acceptance of the award.
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Miss Scarlett! Carey Mulligan turned heads in a deep red Giambattista Valli Couture dress. The design featured a plunging neckline and frilled waist flourish. Her short locks perfectly framed her face as she headed down the carpet.
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Famous writer, director and producer Sofia Coppola arrived at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland Center dazzling in a pretty metallic number. The talent popped in a silver, gold and bronze coloured dress, which she matched perfectly with her shoe and clutch choices.
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Mary J. Blige glided across the carpet in a beige and yellow Cushnie et Ochs dress.
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James Franco put on his best suit for the celebrity-filled event.
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James's little brother Dave Franco looked equally sharp in dark a suit.
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Red hot Jessica Chastain looked ravishing as she brought her style A-game to the event. The 40-year-old stunner, who presented during the show, rocked an off-the-shoulder Alexander McQueen gown that was complimented by her hair and lipstick.
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Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee Furness made for a cute couple at the 2017 Governors Awards.
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Andrew Garfield looked slim in a tailored suit as he went to the high profile outing. Inside, the actor was seen catching up with his longtime friend and ex-girlfriend Emma Stone.
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Work it! Walking the carpet in a shiny Louis Vuitton number, Michelle Williams looked like a chic dream. The star accented her black attire with bright red lipstick.
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