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MAURA Higgins took the Golden Globes by storm as she goes all out to crack America.

The former Love Island star mingled with A-listers and was collared by rapper Snoop Dogg for a backstage selfie.

Maura, 35, is on a roll after landing a place in The Traitors US — and insiders said she was determined to break into films.

A source said: “Being invited to the Golden Globes is massive and she used that opportunity wisely.

“Maura is serious about acting and wants to break through into her next role.”

Other stars on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA included Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez and Jenna Ortega.

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Adolescence star Owen Cooper poses for selfies with A-listers at Golden Globes

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J-Lo’s sheer vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland gown turned heads while Jennifer Lawrence’s custom-made Givenchy number drew comparisons to one of the designer’s dresses worn by Beyoncé to the 2015 Met Ball.

Wednesday actress Jenna’s Dilara Findikoglu outfit was demure at the front but daring at the side.

Emma Stone chose a butter yellow top and sparkly skirt from Louis Vuitton while Emily Blunt opted for a one-sleeve gown from the French fashion house.

Selena Gomez wore a classic black Chanel gown, with a white feather trim, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley chose a blue silk Dior dress.

Hedda actress Tessa Thompson was in a metallic green dress from Balenciaga, which she wore with jewellery from Bulgari, and Kate Hudson chose a custom-made Giorgio Armani Privé gown with Swarovski rhinestones on the neckline.

But it was Maura who stole the show.

Since finding fame in Love Island in 2019, she has carved out a career as a model and influencer.

Three years ago she landed a debut role in Irish feelgood film The Spin — and was tipped for success by director Michael Head.

At the end of last year she signed up in the US to Creative Artists Agency, which looks after stars including Zendaya and Ariana Grande.

Maura also switched her publicity team from respected British agency Dundas to American heavyweight Align.

The source said: “Maura means business and is laser-focused.

“She’s incredibly bright and very charming and makes it hard for people not to like her — and that will take her far in Hollywood.

“There is potential for her to split her time between the US and London, where she has a home.

“She couldn’t be more excited for the future.”

Meanwhile, fans watching on TV declared “skinny” was back in fashion amid the fat jabs craze.

Screen veteran Kathy Bates, 77, has credited Ozempic for helping her shift the last 20lb in her 100lb weight drop.

One viewer wrote online: “Did everybody leave their waists at home?”

Another added: “Damn, everybody looking skinny as f***.”

OWEN Cooper may have been one of the Golden Globes’ biggest winners, but the starstruck schoolboy spent the night posing for selfies with his favourite A-list celebs at the exclusive bash.

The Adolescence actor, who turned 16 just last month, made history during the ceremony as he became the youngest ever star to win the supporting actor gong.

Owen is currently studying for his GCSE’s, but took a night off to mingle with Hollywood’s finest, and grabbed plenty of pictures to impress his mates back home.

In a behind-the-scenes snap, the young actor looked starstruck as he chatted to legendary star George Clooney.

From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Leonardo DiCaprio, Owen stopped plenty of actors for a selfie inside the bash – sharing them to his Instagram page.

Alongside The Rock and Leonardo, Owen grabbed selfies with Queen Latifah, Sean Penn, Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski, Michael B Jordan, Kevin Hart, and Stranger Things’ Joe Keery inside the Beverly Hills event.

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It didn’t stop there, with Owen smiling alongside Jeremy Allen White during the event’s afterparty and sticking close to Jacob Elordi.

With those selfies, and undoubtably plenty more in his locker, Owen will be returning to school with plenty to talk about from his stateside trip.

But while he’s brushing shoulders with Hollywood royalty and winning gongs, Owen isn’t off the hook from reality.

Last week, it was reported that Owen was sitting his mock GCSE exams from abroad, at the same time as his classmates.

Year 11 students at his school are thought to have sat their RE,  Biology and English Literature exams last week, with Owen doing the same.

“He’s taken his mock exams remotely under controlled conditions, with a moderator, as agreed with licensing and his school,” a source told the Daily Mail, adding that he takes school “very seriously”.

Alongside his win last night, Netflix series Adolescence took home several gongs from the TV categories at the glitzy event, with two of Owen’s co-stars also picking up awards.

Stephen Graham was named best actor in a TV mini series, while Erin Doherty scooped best supporting actress.

Golden Globes viewers were quick to react to Owen’s win, with many flocking to social media.

One person said: “I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving! I can see an Oscar in his future for his next film!”

Another added: “Kid’s out here making the rest of us look bad at 16.”

A third said: “16 years old and already sweeping the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice… Owen Cooper is officially a prodigy. Future Hollywood legend in the making.”

Adolescence was Owen’s first foray into TV, with the whopping debut leading to a string of gongs for the young star.

In a night full of pleasant surprises, tearful acceptance speeches and eye-roll-inducing moments, there was still a lot that audiences didn’t see on TV.

From former co-stars reuniting at the Beverly Hilton to winners answering questions from press backstage, Times reporters share highlights from Hollywood’s big night.

Seth Rogen takes notes for “The Studio” Season 2

Seth Rogen and “The Studio” writers had their eyes peeled for new material at Sunday’s ceremony and in the days leading up to it.

“This is good poaching ground for us,” the first-time winner said in the Globes press room after the show’s comedy series win. (Backstage, he joked that “The Studio” crew’s appearance was coincidentally timed with “One Battle After Another’s” win.)

Rogen added that celebrities regularly approach him to request cameos in “The Studio”: “A lot of the studio heads want to be on the show, and some of them will be.”

Episode 8 of the Apple TV comedy’s first season was set at the Golden Globes and featured guest appearances by actors Adam Scott and Zoë Kravitz as well as Netflix co-Chief Executive Ted Sarandos. Perhaps its sophomore season, which begins filming next week, will include a Beverly Hilton hotel reprise. — Malia Mendez

“Set It Up” stars Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch reunited at the Golden Globes.

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A “Set It Up” reunion

There was a “Set It Up” reunion by the bar when Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell — along with his parents — reconnected while trying to order drinks. Powell’s mom gushed at Deutch, saying Powell told her about Deutch’s film, “Nouvelle Vague.” As Powell placed Deutch’s drink order, the actress spoke with his mom about her next project. Meanwhile, a few steps away, pals and “SmartLess” co-hosts Jason Bateman and Will Arnett made a beeline for the sushi bar. “This is what I’m after,” Arnett said as he grabbed a serving of fried rice with tuna — quickly going back for seconds. Bateman took a plate — “I had a salad at like 1 p.m.,” he reasoned. — Yvonne Villarreal

Joe Alwyn, Noah Jupe, Chloé Zhao, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Jacobi Jupe backstage at the Golden Globes.

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“Grief is love”

After their win in the show-closing drama film category, the cast of “Hamnet” took to the press room to reminisce about the warm atmosphere on the set of the historical drama.

Director Chloé Zhao clutched her chest as Jacobi Jupe, 12, who plays the titular Hamnet, said, “This film is all about grief and love, and grief is love.”

“On this set, everyone was family. There wasn’t one person who was rude or mean, and we all worked together to create this incredible film,” he said.

Behind Jupe, his co-stars Joe Alwyn, Jessie Buckley — who also won the drama actress Golden Globe — and Paul Mescal looked on like proud parents, hugging each other. — M.M.

Ludwig Goransson’s win for original score was cut from the CBS telecast.

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Original score axed from telecast

Ludwig Göransson won the Golden Globe for original score for “Sinners,” beating out Alexandre Desplat for “Frankenstein,” Jonny Greenwood for “One Battle After Another,” Kangding Ray for “Sirât,” Max Richter for “Hamnet” and Hans Zimmer for “F1.”

The award was handed out off air, presumably to trim time from the telecast. — Josh Rottenberg

Noah Wyle accepts the Golden Globes for actor in a TV drama for his role in “The Pitt.”

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Noah Wyle almost missed his win

As the show began again, Noah Wyle and his wife, Sara Wells, were prevented from making their way back to their seats just before his category was called. They finally let him rush back to his table, settling in just before his name was called. — Y.V.

“The Secret Agent” director Kleber Mendonça Filho and producer Emilie Lesclaux hold their award for non-English-language film.

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

‘The Secret Agent’ director‘s call to action

Kleber Mendonça Filho, the Brazilian director of “The Secret Agent,” which took home the Golden Globe for non-English-language film, in the press room cited Brazil’s past corrupt leadership as he spoke about the political power of film.

“Cinema can be a way of expressing some grievances that we all have in terms of the society we live in,” Mendonça said.

“I would particularly address young U.S. filmmakers … there’s a lot of technology to express yourself, and I think this is a very good time to express yourself,” the director continued. “That is what I want to see from U.S. filmmakers.” — M.M.

Stellan Skarsgård won one of the first awards of the night for his role in “Sentimental Value.”

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Stellan Skarsgård teases “Mamma Mia!” sequel

Back in the press room after his surprise Golden Globes win for supporting movie actor, Stellan Skarsgård kept mostly mum when asked for an update on the reported “Mamma Mia!” sequel in the works.

However, Skarsgård did assert that despite her death in the franchise’s second installment, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018), Donna Sheridan’s character could always be brought back with the magic of the movies — huge news for Meryl Streep die-hards (pun intended). — M.M.

Goodbye from Globes

As the ceremony came to a close, the gentle chaos of stars — “The Smashing Machine’s” Emily Blunt linked arms with husband John Krasinski (playfully singing upon his exit) while “Song Sung Blue’s” Kate Hudson, “Severance’s” Adam Scott and “Hacks’” Jean Smart filtered behind them — made their way to the doors to start their after-party journeys as ushers shouted “walk and talk, walk and talk.” Gayle King, gripping the train of her beaded dress, walked cautiously in her heels. Wagner Moura, carrying the winner’s envelope that listed his name, waved to folks on his way out. “White Lotus” stars Jason Isaacs and Aimee Lou Wood shared a boisterous laugh, while Powell made sure his parents were in his range of sight. — Y.V.

KYLIE Jenner wowed fans with her look for the Golden Globes on Sunday – even giving a sneak peek on TikTok before the ceremony.

The star stunned in a silver strappy dress as she hit the Golden Globes with Dune star Timothée Chalamet, her boyfriend of three years.

Kylie skipped the red carpet for the 83rd annual Golden Globes and was instead seen strutting in her long silver gown on social media before the show started.

Kylie showed off her skin-tight metallic gold Ashi Studio gown with glittering beaded straps running up her chest.

The Kardashians star paired the dress with a gold clutch, silver earrings and a high ponytail.

She went full-Hollywood glam as she dazzled in over 100 carats of custom Lorraine Schwarz diamond jewelry, which included massive 75-carat earrings.

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Timothée was spotted on the red carpet in an all-black look with silver accents paired with Timberland boots.

The 28-year-old joined her boyfriend Timothée, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his movie, Marty Supreme, inside the ceremony.

The couple was spotted sharing kisses as Kylie arrived, and also after Timothee took home the gong, at the award show’s table.

Kylie was seen seated next to Timothée during the Golden Globes, including when host Nikki Glaser gave the actor a shoutout during her opening monologue.

‘BEST DRESSED HANDS DOWN’

Kylie’s post quickly gathered hundreds of thousands of likes, with fans quick to compliment her look.

“Omg that DRESSSS YOU LOOK SO GORGE WHAT,” one user wrote in the comments.

“GIRLL YOU LOOK SOOOOO GOOOODDD” said another.

“This look is a TEN OUT OF TEN!” another fan commented.

“SHE AINT EVEN HIT THE CARPET YET AND SHE WON,” another fan commented as another one added, “best dressed hands down. You are stunning.”

“Once a baddie always a baddie,” said another while one more gushed she was a “ten out of ten.”

The Golden Globes 2026 – Full list of winners

FROM British stars like Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty to Hollywood icons such as Timothée Chalamet – it was a star-studded night, hosted by Nikki Glaser, as gongs were scooped from all angles.

Best film (drama) – Hamnet

Best film (musical or comedy) – One Battle After Another

Best female actor in a film (drama) – Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Best television series (musical or comedy) – The Studio

Best television limited series, anthology series or television film – Adolescence

Best television series (drama) – The Pitt

Best female actor in a television series (drama) – Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Best standup comedy on television – Ricky Gervais Mortality

Best supporting female actor on television – Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Best film (non-English language) – The Secret Agent

Best film (animated) – KPop Demon Hunters

Best director (film) – Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Cinematic and box office achievement – Sinners

Best female actor in a television limited series, anthology series or television film – Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex

Best male actor in television limited series, anthology series or television film – Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Best male actor in a film (musical or comedy) – Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme

Best female actor in a film (musical or comedy) – Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Best screenplay (film) – Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best original score (film) – Ludwig Göransson, Sinners

Best original song (film) – Golden, KPop Demon Hunters 

Best podcast – Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Best male actor in a television series (musical or comedy) – Seth Rogen, The Studio

Best supporting male actor on television – Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Best female actor in a television series (musical or comedy) – Jean Smart, Hacks

Best male actor in a supporting role in a film – Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Best female actor in a supporting role in a film – Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another 

Kylie and Timothee made their relationship red carpet official in May 2025 at the 70th David di Donatello Awards in Rome, Italy.

In another post wearing the same dress, Kylie teased a new product coming to her brand Kylie Cosmetics.

“New scent new me,” she wrote in the caption of a TikTok post showing her spraying a perfume from her new fragrance line, which drops on January 25th.

Kylie Cosmetics announced Sunday the “newest addition to the cosmic universe” in an Instagram post.

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Kylie joined Timothée at the Golden Globes in 2025, also sporting a silver dress.

The pair were recently spotted at the Critics’ Choice Awards on January 5 where Timothée won Best Actor for Marty Supreme, beating Ethan Hawke and Leonardo DiCaprio in the category.

Timothée is going up against Ethan and Leo at the Golden Globes for Best Performance by a Male Actor.

During his Critics’ Choice acceptance speech, he pointed to Kylie, thanking her for her support.

“Thank you to my partner for three years. I love you. I couldn’t do this without you,” he said.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Cameras were quick to jump to Kylie, who replied, “I love you.”

The pair’s interaction further eased fans concerns about their relationship after the Dune star broke his silence on swirling breakup rumors.

Rumors of the pair’s split came after he wasn’t spotted at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday in December and as he hadn’t mentioned Kylie in press interviews.

But Timothée was sure to mention his lover in his rapping debut, where he debunked other rumors that he was secretly Liverpudlian rapper EsDeeKid.

“My girl’s worth a billion,” he said in a the song 4 Raws, a collaboration with EsDeeKid.

THE Golden Globes took place on Sunday night, kicking off the 2026 awards season.

But who won what, and which movies and stars were brutally snubbed?

From Wicked: For Good being completely left out of the mix, to a British actor being the youngest ever winner of a Golden Globes category – it’s safe to say it was an eventful evening.

Adolescence’s Owen Cooper, who is just 16 years of age, became the youngest-ever winner of the supporting actor award at the ceremony.

The Netflix series Adolescence took home several gongs from the TV categories at the glitzy event.

But despite the success of the British psychological crime drama television series, Hollywood smash hit Wicked: For Good did not take home one single gong.

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Nominated for four awards, and with two nominations in the best original song category, Wicked: For Good failed to nab an award despite it’s box office success.

The Golden Globes 2026 – Full list of winners

Best film (drama) – Hamnet

Best film (musical or comedy) – One Battle After Another

Best female actor in a film (drama) – Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Best television series (musical or comedy) – The Studio

Best television limited series, anthology series or television film – Adolescence

Best television series (drama) – The Pitt

Best female actor in a television series (drama) – Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus

Best standup comedy on television – Ricky Gervais Mortality

Best supporting female actor on television – Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Best film (non-English language) – The Secret Agent

Best film (animated) – KPop Demon Hunters

Best director (film) – Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Cinematic and box office achievement – Sinners

Best female actor in a television limited series, anthology series or television film – Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex

Best male actor in television limited series, anthology series or television film – Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Best male actor in a film (musical or comedy) – Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme

Best female actor in a film (musical or comedy) – Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Best screenplay (film) – Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best original score (film) – Ludwig Göransson, Sinners

Best original song (film) – Golden, KPop Demon Hunters 

Best podcast – Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Best male actor in a television series (musical or comedy) – Seth Rogen, The Studio

Best supporting male actor on television – Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Best female actor in a television series (musical or comedy) – Jean Smart, Hacks

Best male actor in a supporting role in a film – Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value

Best female actor in a supporting role in a film – Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another 

ARIANA Grande has ditched her blonde hairdo for natural brunette locks at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.

The actress arrived to the 83rd annual ceremony with a total hair transformation after spending the past two years with a platinum hairstyle.

Ariana, 32, committed to her Wicked character, Glinda, by trading in her darker hair color for blonde; however, she switched back to her original roots for Sunday night’s awards.

The singer arrived at the red carpet with her hair tied back in a sleek, high ponytail.

She donned a black off-the-shoulder gown that hugged her petite figure at the top before billowing at the waist.

The Thank U, Next singer kept her makeup simple with winged eyeliner and accessorized with diamond jewelry.

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Viewers gushed over Ariana’s jaw-dropping appearance on social media, with many saying she looked like herself again without her blonde hairdo.

“I’ve never been so happy to see a brunette ponytail,” one person wrote on X.

“OH SHE IS SO BACK,” said another.

“SHE LOOKS STRAIGHT OUT OF 2019,” a third commented.

“Omg the dark brows and hair she’s back,” added a fourth.

Ariana is one of the many A-list celebrities to turn heads at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, ahead of the awards.

Two-time awards show host, Nikki Glaser, also stunned in a light pink gown, as she twirled for the cameras.

Like Ariana, Selena Gomez opted for an off-the-shoulder black dress, though hers fell straight to her slim figure and featured a white, feathery top.

The Only Murders in the Building star posed alongside her musician husband, Benny Blanco, who sported a black suit for the evening.

Additionally, Love Island USA star Olandria Carthen left fans in awe with her debut at the prestigious event.

HOSTS OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES

Comedian Nikki Glaser returns to host the Golden Globes for the second time in 2026. She follows a long list of Hollywood heavyweights who have led the show in past years. Here are former hosts of the Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser – 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026)

Nikki Glaser – 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)

Jo Koy – 81st Golden Globe Awards (2024)

Jerrod Carmichael – 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 78th Golden Globe Awards (2021)

Ricky Gervais – 77th Golden Globe Awards (2020)

Sandra Oh & Andy Samberg – 76th Golden Globe Awards (2019)

Seth Meyers – 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)

Jimmy Fallon – 74th Golden Globe Awards (2017)

Ricky Gervais – 73rd Golden Globe Awards (2016)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 72nd Golden Globe Awards (2015)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 71st Golden Globe Awards (2014)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 70th Golden Globe Awards (2013)

Ricky Gervais – 69th Golden Globe Awards (2012)

Ricky Gervais – 68th Golden Globe Awards (2011)

Ricky Gervais – 67th Golden Globe Awards (2010)

Faye Dunaway & Tim Curry – 51st Golden Globe Awards (1994)

Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Nielsen & Jane Seymour – 50th Golden Globe Awards (1993)

Jacqueline Bisset & Pierce Brosnan – 49th Golden Globe Awards (1992)

*NOTE: From most of its history until 1995 (and again from 1996–2009), the Globes did not have a host in the modern sense; instead, a pair of emcees or presenters opened the show.

The reality star rocked an emerald green strapless mermaid-style gown with her hair in a tight updo.

Other celebs in attendance included Glen Powell, who wore a blue velvet suit and thick black-rimmed glasses, and Teyana Taylor, who showcased her curves in a black gown that exposed her bare backside.

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega also showed significant skin on the carpet, wearing a black dress with massive cut-outs around her midsection, flaunting her tiny waistline.

British actor Stephen Graham won his first ever Golden Globe for Netflix’s Adolescence, telling his wife ‘you saved my life’ in an emotional acceptance speech at the ceremony

British acting legend Stephen Graham OBE has bagged his first ever Golden Globe award.

After a career filled with hard-hitting performances, the Kirkby-born star scooped up his inaugural gong for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for his leading role in the Netflix smash-hit Adolescence.

The Netflix limited series is currently enjoying a victory lap of Hollywood on Monday night, with the British-produced programme written by Graham, who also starred in the show.

The Line of Duty actor appeared genuinely shocked as he was presented with the award in the ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hilton in Los Angeles.

The audience erupted as the actor, writer and show creator quickly composed himself, praising his fellow nominees and acknowledging the cast and crew who helped make Adolescence one of Netflix’s biggest British successes, reports the Daily Star.

However, it was Graham’s heartfelt tribute to his family that truly silenced the room.

Turning to his wife, he simply said: “You saved my life.”

Then, addressing his children, he added: “To my two beautiful kids, Grace and Alfie – I love you to the moon and back forever.”

Despite the monumental win, Graham later quipped that his children weren’t particularly impressed by the shiny new trophy.

It turns out they were far more thrilled by something else entirely: their father’s encounter with Snoop Dogg.

Chatting backstage with Associated Press, the typically composed actor confessed he was utterly starstruck following his run-in with the hip-hop legend.

“He shook my hand, and he looked me right in the eyes – couldn’t see his eyes because he had his glasses on – and said, ‘You’re a mother***** gangster,’*” Graham said. “My life is complete.”

Thus far, Adolescence has swept the board for the Brits.

Erin Doherty secured Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, whilst teenage phenomenon Owen Cooper made history earlier in the evening by becoming the youngest ever Golden Globe winner. Adolescence also claimed the gong for Best Limited Series.

NIKKI Glaser did not hold back on the Hollywood elite as she returned as Golden Globes host for the second time.

Nikki, who, first hosted in 2025, shocked fans with jokes that ranged from Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history to jabs at the DOJ over the Epstein files.

The 41-year-old previously told TMZ that she would not be playing it too safe with her jokes.

“Never too safe, you know. Safe enough. I want the job again,” she said. “I don’t want to ruin anyone’s night but I’m gonna have some fun.”

Taking to the stage for the 83rd annual Golden Globes on Sunday night, the comedian didn’t hold back in her opening monologue.

EDITING AND THE EPSTEIN LIST

“There are so many A-listers — and by A-listers, I do mean people who are on ‘A list’ that has been heavily redacted,” Nikki said as the room erupted in chatter.

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“The Golden Globe for best editing goes to … the Justice Department!”

The joke comes as attention around revealing all of the information regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to grow. More than 20,000 new files were released in November, but Americans were disappointed to find some documents were redacted with information blacked out.

After the Epstein list jab, Nikki took aim at CBS News. CBS and the Golden Globes announced in March 2024 that the two entered a five-year deal for CBS to broadcast the award show on its network and streaming service, Paramount+.

“And the award for most editing goes to CBS News,” Nikki said. “Yes, CBS News, America’s newest place to see BS news. We needed another.”

The dig comes off the back of CBS News making numerous programming and editorial changes in recent months.

Nikki went on to make jokes about some celebrities in attendance, including Leo, George Clooney and the iconic duo Kevin Hart and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

LEO DATING HISTORY DIG

“What a career you have had! Countless iconic performances,” she said to Leo.

“You’ve worked with every great director, you’ve won three Golden Globes [and] an Oscar.”

“The most impressive thing is that you were able to accomplish that all before your girlfriend turned 30,” Nikki quipped. “I mean, it’s just insane.”

Leo has made headlines for reportedly having a dating track record of women around the age of 25.

HOSTS OF THE GOLDEN GLOBES

Comedian Nikki Glaser returns to host the Golden Globes for the second time in 2026. She follows a long list of Hollywood heavyweights who have led the show in past years. Here are former hosts of the Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser – 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026)

Nikki Glaser – 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)

Jo Koy – 81st Golden Globe Awards (2024)

Jerrod Carmichael – 80th Golden Globe Awards (2023)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 78th Golden Globe Awards (2021)

Ricky Gervais – 77th Golden Globe Awards (2020)

Sandra Oh & Andy Samberg – 76th Golden Globe Awards (2019)

Seth Meyers – 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)

Jimmy Fallon – 74th Golden Globe Awards (2017)

Ricky Gervais – 73rd Golden Globe Awards (2016)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 72nd Golden Globe Awards (2015)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 71st Golden Globe Awards (2014)

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – 70th Golden Globe Awards (2013)

Ricky Gervais – 69th Golden Globe Awards (2012)

Ricky Gervais – 68th Golden Globe Awards (2011)

Ricky Gervais – 67th Golden Globe Awards (2010)

Faye Dunaway & Tim Curry – 51st Golden Globe Awards (1994)

Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Nielsen & Jane Seymour – 50th Golden Globe Awards (1993)

Jacqueline Bisset & Pierce Brosnan – 49th Golden Globe Awards (1992)

*NOTE: From most of its history until 1995 (and again from 1996–2009), the Globes did not have a host in the modern sense; instead, a pair of emcees or presenters opened the show.

Leo, who was nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in One Battle After Another, is currently dating Vittoria Ceretti, a 27-year-old model. The pair’s romance started in the summer of 2023.

The romance followed a slew of relationships with women in their 20s. from Camila Morrone and Nina Agdal to Toni Garrn and Kelly Rohrbach.

Fans had mixed reactions to the joke.

“This is actually really funny,” one person wrote on X.

“Those jokes are so tired,” said another.

“Isn’t that joke old?” another X user said.

“Nikki Glaser making such a good joke about Leonardo DiCaprio, i laughed so hard, SAY GIRL,” another person wrote.

NESPRESSO ROAST + DYNAMIC DUO

Nikki also singled out George in the crowd, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in Jay Kelly.

“I’ve always wanted to ask you this question, and I know this is unprofessional, but I might not get a chance to do it again, so here goes: My Nespresso has been coming out watery. I’m wondering is that a pot issue? Or you think it might be the filter? Could you troubleshoot it for me later?”

The coffee-themed roast was a play on George’s longtime role as spokesperson for Nespresso.

George was seen laughing and playing along with her joke, nodding and mouthing a response to her.

Nikki then went on to call out an iconic acting duo, Kevin and The Rock, who have starred in several movies together, including Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

Nikki referred to Kevin as The Rock’s “plus one-half,” calling the pair her “favorite comedy duo.”

“You’re like like Steve Martin and Martin Short for people under 50 IQ,” Nikki said. “You know what I mean? We need movies too.”

Kevin was spotted laughing at the joke and clapping at Nikki’s jokes.

Steve and Martin were in attendance for the Golden Globes with nominations for their show Only Murders in the Building. Cameras panned to the actors who erupted in laughter after the joke.

TIMTHOEE Chalamet has awkward kiss with girlfriend Kylie Jenner after winning a Golden Globe.

The actor earned the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) at Sunday’s ceremony for his role in the film, Marty Supreme.

Timothee looked excited to have won the honor, presented by Jennifer Lopez; however, fans couldn’t help but notice an uncomfortable exchange he had with his partner of three years, Kylie.

Upon hearing his name, the movie star gave the TV personality, who was dressed in a skintight silver gown, a super quick peck that nearly missed her lips while getting up to accept the award.

Once on stage, viewers wondered if he’d mention Kylie, considering he gushed over her while receiving an award at the Critics’ Choice Awards earlier this month.

Timothee ended up giving a quick shout out to Kylie at the end of his speech saying, “For my partner, I love you.”

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The camera flashed to Kylie hugging Timothee’s co-star, Odessa A’zion, who sat beside her.

Timothee walked the red carpet solo, as Kylie skipped the photo-op and arrived just in time for the ceremony’s start.

She accessorized her glitzy look with 100 carats of custom Lorraine Schwarz diamond jewelry, 75-carat earrings, and rings.

Kylie has remained by her boyfriend’s side throughout awards season, and they’ve even coordinated outfits at past events.

The couple recently rocked matching orange ensembles while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme last month.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

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THE Golden Globes are set to bring the drama this year.

This year’s ceremony, which will happen on Sunday, January 11th, promises big names and some seating surprises.

Fans are excited about the Golden Globes seating chart, which was exposed in some sneak peak photos by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

The thoughtful seating arrangements might create some drama of its own.

Attendees include pop star Charli XCX, who is seated next to Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

A Reddit thread was quickly created, with fan theories dropping.

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One commenter said, “Charlie XCX is so lucky.”

Another fan replied, “I just know she’s gonna love those boys.”

Their dynamic interactions are highly anticipated around the room, with notable presenters including close friends and co-stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

The Hollywood favorites will be joined by other presenters like Snoop Dogg, Colman Domingo, Amanda Seyfried, Ayo Edebiri, Miley Cyrus, Macaulay Culkin, and Kevin Hart.

Their seating will create exciting connections and conversations.

At George Clooney’s table will also be Jean Smart, Miley Cyrus, Chris Pine, and Queen Latifah.

“Miley Cyrus and Leonardo DiCaprio are sat at the table next to theirs,” one Reddit commenter stated.

Another fan replied: “Omg Connor can talk to her about dressing up as her in middle school!”

An A-list comedy table will seat Seth Rogen, Jeremy Allen White, and Kevin Hart.

A third table had a strange twist.

Famous redheads Emma Stone and Sarah Snook are seated directly next to each other.

Comedian Nikki Glaser is set to lead the event as host, and many think the star will also bring some heat to the night.

Between Nikki, the comedy table, and the steamy duo of Connor and Hudson, fans think this will be a dream team pairing at tables.

As the event approaches, memorable interactions and funny moments are expected.

This year’s ceremony is shaping up to be memorable, with many funny moments expected and some intriguing rivalries, too.

There was no mention of Timothée Chalamet or a certain Jenner sister.

The Golden Globe Awards are renowned for recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.

Organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), this awards show stands out because it celebrates both cinematic achievements and television programming in one event, unlike many other awards that focus solely on one medium.

The Globes are famous for their relaxed atmosphere, where winners often share heartfelt and humorous speeches, fostering a sense of camaraderie among stars.

Additionally, the Golden Globes often serve as a precursor to the Oscars, helping to shape the conversation around movies during awards season.

The Golden Globes have hosted some unforgettable celebrity moments over the years.

Besties Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift had fans running to lip-reading experts when they were caught whispering at their table in 2024.

In 2015, Jeremy Renner famously spent a little too much time “reading” the cue cards near Jennifer Lopez’s cleavage while they presented on stage.

A standout memory was Jennifer Lawrence tripping on her way to accept her award in 2013, showcasing her relatable, down-to-earth persona.

In 2009, host Ricky Gervais made headlines with his sharp humor, poking fun at several celebrities, including Mel Gibson, which led to mixed reactions.

The ceremony also often features fun interactions between stars, such as awkward encounters, playful banter, and heartfelt reunions, adding to its entertainment value.

“It feels like a punctuation mark that feels appropriate,” Sarah Jessica Parker tells The Times the day before receiving the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award. “Not that I should even be getting this.”

There’s that trademark self-deprecating tone she shares with Carrie Bradshaw, her most indelible character that she played for the better part of three decades, first in “Sex and the City,” which ran for six seasons on HBO in the late 1990s and early 2000s, then in the reboot “And Just Like That…,” which concluded last year after its third season.

The Carol Burnett Award, presented at the “Golden Eve” special airing Thursday as part of the Globes’ “Golden Week” celebrations, honors excellence in television, which, for Parker, extends beyond the “Sex and the City” universe and into roles on “Square Pegs,” “Glee” and “Divorce.” In fact, she got her start at the age of 8 as the titular “Little Match Girl” on NBC’s “Young People’s Specials.”

Parker relishes the opportunity “to be forced to look at the last 52 years and to appreciate forevermore the journeyman, in many ways, career that I’ve been able to have” — even if she’s a little bit daunted by the prospect.

In addition to receiving the Globes honor, Parker spent 2025 judging the Booker Prize, for which she read 153 books. She also has a production company, Pretty Matches, which produced “And Just Like That…” and the new “The Family Stone” sequel.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for length and clarity.

It’s been a big year for you, with the final season of “And Just Like That…” and judging the Booker Prize. This must be a nice way to cap it off with the Carol Burnett Award.

It’s not a typical bookender, that’s for sure! I felt very content and grateful for the year. This is extraordinary and I’m deeply humbled. It’s a lovely and generous gesture from the Golden Globes.

Did you watch Carol Burnett growing up? Was she a big influence on you?

I did. We didn’t have a television for a lot of my younger years. I would invite myself over to a friend’s house who had a television and who would tune into CBS on Saturday nights for their lineup, which started with Carol Burnett. I would call my friend and ask if I could come over to watch Carol Burnett. She was a huge part of my childhood. She was kind of the gateway to exceptional comedy — physical comedy, intellectual comedy, and a wonderful absurdity but also quite often, in surprising ways, rather heartbreaking. She was and remains one of the great comedic persons.

My parents met in a production of “Once Upon a Mattress” and I went on and played that part on Broadway in the first revival after [Burnett’s] star-making 1967 turn as Winnifred. I grew up listening to the cast album. She’s been in my life in a lot of ways. She’s been an enormously influential person [to me] on- and off-screen for countless decades.

Have you met or worked with Carol before?

She came to see “Once Upon a Mattress” so I met her then, but other than that I have not had the opportunity to work with her. I’ve remained an admirer of her all these years like millions of others.

You already have six Golden Globes for your work on “Sex and the City.” What does it mean to you to be receiving this career achievement award for excellence in television?

I started in television. My first role was as the Little Match Girl when I was 8 years old for NBC. They used to do their “Young People’s Specials,” luckily for me, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. [Parker was born in Ohio.] This rather talented director named Tom Robertson wrote and directed these incredible “Young People’s Specials.” When I was 8 I stood in line with 500 other little girls at our local NBC affiliate in downtown Cincinnati and auditioned and got the role. That’s when I could understand this feeling that I possessed about being an actor. That was 52 years ago!

I feel I’ve had a very lucky, hard-fought-for, unimaginable career. I’ve had opportunities to work with some of the greats — actors, directors, writers — and some of the wonderful young talent that’s emerging; to play all sorts of different people from different places and leading different lives and having wonderfully different hopes and dreams. To ponder that in an attempt to try to communicate what this award means is momentarily mystifying; to be forced to look at the last 52 years and to appreciate forevermore the journeyman, in many ways, career that I’ve been able to have. I’ve found so much love and creative challenge in it and I’ve met so many singular people.

You really helped to pave the way for a lot of female-focused television we’ve seen in the years since “Sex and the City.” What does it mean to have played such an iconic character on such an iconic show?

It’s hard to find new words to describe the kind of gratitude and good fortune to play a role that was so colorful, so interesting to me and provided so many opportunities to do things I hadn’t done, and to work alongside the three other women for so long, who made the work better and so much more exciting, fun and important. To be shooting on the streets of New York — my hometown, a city that I love — and to shoot it in a way that painted it in much brighter colors but communicated an affection and romance that thus far hadn’t been portrayed in television. To work initially with Darren Star, and then spend the majority of the last 25 years with Michael Patrick King as my producing partner. To have HBO be our home and my professional family. All of it adds up to such riches. Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad. To have connected with so many people for so many years is really your great hope as an actor.

Sarah Jessica Parker in “And Just Like That…,” which concluded last year after its third season.

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Is it a bit bittersweet to be receiving this award right after we’ve said goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw?

It doesn’t feel bittersweet; it feels like a punctuation mark that feels appropriate. Not that I should be getting this, but it feels like this nice wrapping around this as a special second layer that I could never have predicted or dreamed of.

Is there a chance Carrie Bradshaw could grace our screens again at some stage in the future?

I don’t have any reliable predictions about that. We pay attention to what intuition tells us — we’ll continue to listen to that.

It was just the 20th anniversary of “The Family Stone” and we unfortunately lost the incomparable Diane Keaton this past year, another groundbreaking comedian. What were your feelings when you heard the news?

Devastated. For her family, for the movies she was yet to make, for her general presence in our lives. Because of social media, we got to see more of her. It was such a massive loss that was deeply felt, because of her spectacular career in movies, but the way she looked at the world with curiosity and bemusement. She was a very special person — I always felt it, but when she passed was the opportunity to say so. I’ve worked with her more than once, but on “The Family Stone,” in particular, to watch her work, what mattered to her, that she cared and took it seriously but also found time to be silly and provocative and inquisitive and always create something very worthwhile on screen.

Is there anything you’re able to share about “The Family Stone” sequel?

We’re pretty far along. I loved working with [director] Tom Bezucha. The hardest part will be figuring out everybody’s schedules. And how to exist without Diane. Her presence will be felt in a very large way, no doubt.

Let’s talk about your literary imprint, SJP Lit. The books you’ve published over the past two and a half years are all so varied. How do you choose which books you’ll publish?

It’s a purely emotional response. You get a manuscript at 2 p.m. in the afternoon and you know you better read it fast so you can be part of the bidding. I feel compelled to compete when a book feels like a brand new voice, a story I’ve not heard, a place I’ve not been, people I don’t know, written oftentimes by debut authors who have such skill and you can just feel their careers 10 years from now and you just know they’re going to be one of the great American voices. Or a voice from another part of the world. Every book I’ve fallen in love with. Literary fiction is a particular interest of mine so I publish almost entirely literary fiction, but not exclusively.

Our most recent book, “I Am You,” was mentioned twice in the New York Times this week as “the most sumptuous fiction” and as a best book of the week. I got on the plane [to come to Los Angeles for the Golden Globes] and a woman stopped me to say she had “I Am You” to read on the flight! When you are experiencing readers feeling what you felt when you first read it, it’s such a thrill. When they’re meeting an author for the first time and become such devotees and stick with them and long for more. I look for all of that. I have to fight for it — I’m up against all the big publishing houses, so it’s very hard to compete. But I’ll always try.

And in case you weren’t busy enough this year, you also judged the Booker Prize. What was that experience like?

It was one of the gifts of a lifetime. It was thrilling and massively daunting. Every month was this parcel of books written by some of the most important names in fiction, and then all these new voices. I was deep inside really special storytelling. It was agonizing to have to let books go. To be having these deliberations with the other four judges — led by Gaby Wood, who is this dazzling, spectacular human being, who I came to know and love and respect and learn so much from — was one of the most exciting exercises I’ve ever done. Even if there were times when I thought I wasn’t going to make the deadline for deliberations, I always did — I couldn’t hide in the back of the class! To announce the winner on Nov. 10 and be in the room with all of the shortlisted nominees, all of whom had written such everlasting, perfectly unique stories, and to get to tell them so was one of the most exciting nights of my life.

Between the Booker Prize and SJP Lit, are you able to read for fun?

I never felt as if I wished I could be reading something else. If you’re a greedy reader, like all of us [who judged the Booker Prize] are, it’s a contract to say that you’re only allowed to do what you love best for the next 10 months. I experienced every one of those first pages as all optimism, all potential, all hope. Even if an author falls short, I don’t want that time back. It’s no burden.

Would you ever write a book yourself?

I don’t think I have that talent. I don’t have the discipline. I’m not able to be in a room alone for that long. I’m one of eight kids, so there was always chaos and activity around. I have three kids. I could never even brush my teeth alone. I always have to be with other people. I don’t know how [authors] do it. Judging the Booker, you can really appreciate how hard it is to write a great book.

Your “And Just Like That…” colleagues Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are returning to the stage with “Marjorie Prime” and delving into the podcast world with “Are You a Charlotte?,” respectively. Will we see you back on stage or podcasting anytime soon?

I haven’t figured out the next year yet. There are a couple of movies that I’ve signed on to do so those will probably happen first. There’s a play that myself and my husband [Matthew Broderick] have been asked to do. Podcasts, I don’t know.

Dec. 26 (Asia Today) — US President Donald Trump has presented South Korean President Lee Jae-myung with a symbolic “Key to the White House,” returning a diplomatic gesture after receiving a replica of a Silla-era gold crown earlier this year.

Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff at the presidential office, said on Facebook on Tuesday that Trump sent Lee one of only five specially made golden keys associated with the White House, noting it was the final remaining piece. Trump reportedly decided to send the gift after receiving a particularly meaningful present during his visit to South Korea in October.

During the October APEC summit in Gyeongju, Lee presented Trump with a model of the gold crown excavated from Cheonmachong, a royal tomb from the ancient Silla Kingdom, as part of a bilateral summit between the two leaders.

According to Kang, the golden key was delivered on Dec. 16 when South Korea’s ambassador to the United States, Kang Kyung-wha, met Trump for talks. During the meeting, Trump was quoted as saying, “I really like him,” referring to Lee, and highlighting what he described as a strong cooperative relationship between the two presidents.

The White House golden key is said to have been personally designed by Trump to be given only to select guests of special significance. The key presented to Lee is engraved with the U.S. presidential seal and the words “Key to the White House.”

The honor places Lee among a small group of recipients that includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kang also recalled an anecdote from a memoir by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, which described Trump jokingly telling Netanyahu that even after leaving office, showing the key at the White House gate would grant him entry.

“This golden key, carrying special meaning, is hoped to become a symbol of the strong South Korea-U.S. relationship,” Kang said, adding that the administration would continue working toward a solid future for the bilateral alliance.

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WASHINGTON — President Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a “Golden Fleet.”

“They’ll be the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built,” Trump claimed during the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

According to Trump, the ship, the first of which will be named the USS Defiant, will be longer and larger than the World War II-era Iowa-class battleships and will be armed with hypersonic missiles, nuclear cruise missiles, rail guns, and high-powered lasers — all technologies that are in various stages of development by the Navy.

The announcement comes just a month after the Navy scrapped its plans to build a new, small warship, citing growing delays and cost overruns, deciding instead to go with a modified version of a Coast Guard cutter that was being produced until recently. The sea service has also failed to build its other newly designed ships, like the new Ford-class aircraft carrier and Columbia-class submarines, on time and on budget.

Meanwhile, the Navy has struggled to field some of the technologies Trump says will be aboard the new ship.

The Navy spent hundreds of millions of dollars and more than 15 years trying to field a railgun aboard a ship before finally abandoning the effort in 2021.

Laser technology has seen more success in making its way onto Navy ships in recent years, but its employment is still limited. One system that is designed to blind or disable drone sensors is now aboard eight destroyers after spending eight years in development.

Developing nuclear cruise missile capabilities or deploying them on ships may also violate non-proliferation treaties that the U.S. has signed with Russia.

A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing plans, told the Associated Press that design efforts are now underway for the new ship and construction is planned to begin in the early 2030s.

Both Trump and Navy Secretary John Phelan spoke about the new Trump-class warship as a spiritual successor to the battleships of the 20th century, but historically that term has referred to a very specific type of ship — a large, heavily armored vessel armed with massive guns designed to bombard other ships or targets ashore.

This type of ship was at the height of prominence during World War II, and the largest of the U.S. battleships, the Iowa-class, were roughly 60,000 tons. But after World War II, the battleship’s role in modern fleets diminished rapidly in favor of aircraft carriers and long-range missiles. The U.S. Navy did modernize four Iowa-class battleships in the 1980s by adding cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, along with modern radars, but by the 1990s all four were decommissioned.

According to a newly created website for the “Golden Fleet,” this new “guided missile battleship” is set to be roughly the same size as Iowa-class battleships but only weigh about half as much, around 35,000 tons, and have far smaller crews — between 650 and 850 sailors.

Its primary weapons will also be missiles, not large naval guns.

Trump has long held strong opinions on specific aspects of the Navy’s fleet, sometimes with a view toward keeping older technology instead of modernizing.

During his first term, he unsuccessfully called for the return to steam-powered catapults to launch jets from the Navy’s newest aircraft carriers instead of the more modern electromagnetic system.

He has also complained to Phelan about the look of the Navy’s destroyers and decried Navy ships being covered in rust.

Phelan told senators at his confirmation hearing that Trump “has texted me numerous times very late at night, sometimes after one (o’clock) in the morning” about “rusty ships or ships in a yard, asking me what am I doing about it.”

On a visit to a shipyard that was working on the now-canceled Constellation-class frigate in 2020, Trump said he personally changed the design of the ship.

“I looked at it, I said, ‘That’s a terrible-looking ship, let’s make it beautiful,’” Trump said at the time.

He said Monday he will have a direct role in designing this new warship as well.

“The U.S. Navy will lead the design of these ships along with me, because I’m a very aesthetic person,” Trump said.

Phelan said the new USS Defiant “will inspire awe and reverence for the American flag whenever it pulls into a foreign port.”

Toropin and Madhani write for the Associated Press.