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Stars Gather for Golden Globe Awards

Posted on: Sunday, 25 January 2004, 06:00 CST

"Cold Mountain,""Lost in Translation" and "Mystic River" were among the films hoping to cash in multiple nominations at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association event is regarded by many in Hollywood as one of the year's biggest parties, but it's also a way to generate front-runner buzz for the Oscars.

Fans called out as stars crowded the red carpet before the ceremonies. Among them: Tom Cruise of "The Last Samurai," Charlize Theron of "Monster," Ben Kingsley of "House of Sand and Fog" and Diane Lane of "Under the Tuscan Sun."

Elisha Cuthbert of the TV show "24" wore a 1950s-inspired look with a strapless, pale pink organza cocktail dress by Monique Lhuillier, accessorized with a small bouquet of roses at the waist.

"It's a little prom queen, but I love it," Cuthbert told Melissa Rivers on E! Entertainment Television. "I wanted to do simple; I didn't want to do too crazy."

"Cold Mountain," about a Civil War deserter whose journey to find his sweetheart is marked by heartbreak and death, had a leading eight nominations, including best drama.

Five nominations each went to "Mystic River," about three adult friends whose lives are filled with tragedy and crime, and "Lost in Translation," with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as lonely Americans in Tokyo.

Besides "Cold Mountain," best drama nominees were "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,""Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,""Mystic River" and "Seabiscuit," while comedy movie contenders were "Bend It Like Beckham,""Big Fish,""Finding Nemo,""Lost in Translation" and "Love Actually."

Among the stars who have agreed to present awards at the ceremony: "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston, No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani and lead "Lord of the Rings" Hobbit Elijah Wood, along with Jim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Robin Williams and Jennifer Lopez.

Although the Globes are distributed by a relatively small group, about 90 journalists who cover entertainment for foreign-based media outlets, a winning spot on the nationally televised NBC ceremony is highly coveted.

Many actors and filmmakers use the Globes as a way to pique audience interest in their films and build momentum for the more prestigious Academy Awards, which are voted on by about 5,700 industry figures.

The Globes have a history of honoring future Oscar winners, including "Titanic,""American Beauty" and "Gladiator." A win often bodes well for performers, too, with previous Globe winners including Hilary Swank for "Boys Don't Cry," Julia Roberts for "Erin Brockovich" and Jack Nicholson for "As Good as It Gets."

The Globes event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel comes just two days before Oscar nominations are announced Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, the Oscar ceremony is set for Feb. 29, about three weeks earlier than previous years.

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