At this year’s 16th Governors Awards, Black women proved once again that style and grace go hand-in-hand for us.

Tom Cruise and Debbie Allen had a lot to celebrate this weekend, as the A-list actors received their honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards.

Despite the heavy rains and winds sweeping through Los Angeles, the red carpet has officially opened at the Governors Awards. Among the first arrivals were Ariana Grande, Jeremy Strong and Elle Fanning.

Kate Hudson posted photos of herself attending the 2025 Governor's Awards on Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 16, and the novel method she used to keep her Valentino gown pristine

Awards season is right around the corner, and to kick things off early, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) gathered the crème de la crème of Hollywood at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in California on Sunday evening for the 16th annual Governors Awards.

It makes sense that Jennifer Lopez — in that dangerously low neckline — was the star Sunday night, as the Governors Awards were held in support of Kiss of the Spider Woman. The event is presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honor outstanding contributions to film.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented Honorary Oscars to actor and producer Tom Cruise, choreographer and actor Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas at the 16th Governors Awards on Sunday at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.

The Academy's annual Governors Awards were attended by the likes of Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Lucy Liu, Jeremy Strong and many others.