Oprah Winfrey makes Stella McCartney scream at Paris show

Words were almost inaudible amid the screams at the Paris Fashion Week show where Stella McCartney presented a collection that toyed with draping and upcycling.

Such exuberant outbursts would usually come from the designer's fans. But it was McCartney herself who caused the commotion when Oprah Winfrey appeared backstage at her show on Monday.

Here are some highlights of fall-winter 2019 displays:

A model wears a creation as part of the Stella McCartney ready to wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoThibault Camus)

JUST SCREAM

Winfrey managed to utter "It was beautiful. It was fun," amid the noise and cameras.

McCartney, a global fashion icon and the daughter of former-Beatle Paul McCartney was evidently humbled as she was jostled backstage while standing alongside Winfrey, a global entertainment icon.

A model wears a creation as part of the Stella McCartney ready to wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoThibault Camus)

"I'm dying," exclaimed McCartney.

Winfrey, who's rarely seen on the fashion circuit, smiled as McCartney lavished praise.

McCartney said she advised her models, including Natalia Vodianova, "Just bow down," if you "walk past her."

A model wears a creation as part of the Stella McCartney ready to wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoThibault Camus)

Winfrey arrived flanked by a bodyguard, race car driver Lewis Hamilton and Edward Enninful, British Vogue's first black editor-in-chief.

A STELLA COLLECTION

Strong shoulders with draping spilling down and pops of vivid color made up the style formula for McCartney's show at Paris' ornate Opera Garnier.

Model Karlie Kloos, center, Alexa Chung, left and Karen Elson pose before the presentation of Stella McCartney's ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, Monday March 4, 2019 in Paris. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

The British-American designer said she aimed this season to project a "powerful persona." Her chicly deployed collection succeeded in towing the line between strength and the softness that defines McCartney's designs.

Structure was everywhere. Tight waists were cinched with on-trend belts or geometric panels.

But draping was used sensitively to break up any harsh lines.

A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

Fall-winter was all about the shoulders, which came peaked in the style of the late-1970s or with an extraneous layer of material for a stylish Japanese feel.

A vivid red gown with a cross-over-style torso and fluttery waist tassels perfected the Asian musing. Contrasting thigh-high black boots gave the same look some spice.

GREEN FASHION

A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

A vacuum-packed tree leaf was included inside invitations to eco-warrior McCartney's show.

It was done to promote a campaign to protect the Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem in Indonesia. Called "There She Grows", the campaign invites the designer's friends and members of the public to dedicate a tree to raise awareness.

Participants so far include Gwyneth Paltrow, Pink, Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon and Rooney Mara.

A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

The ecological references by the designer, who uses no fur and only "vegetarian leather", continued in the collection through lashings of greens and browns in the color palette, and the use of upcycled material to make dresses.

Ecology has been a theme this season: Kenzo sent out an invite last week with tomato seeds embedded in the plantible paper.

VALLI'S SPACE SHIP

Italian designer Giambattista Valli accepts applause after his ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

A slanted wall with trapezoid-shaped window holes and sanitized lighting evoked the mood of a spaceship for Italian designer Giambattista Valli.

Adding to the futuristic mood were powder-colored heels with shaggy fringing that evoked Chewbacca from "Star Wars." There were also sheeny black high-waisted pants.

Aside from these references, the fall-winter collection was predictable territory.

Models wear creations as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

Valli's signature floral prints and unfurling short silk gowns were ubiquitous and mixed in with the season's top trends.

Jabot collars and tulle neck detailing ticked the 1970s trend box.

SACA GOES DARK

Models wear creations as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

A darker and more aggressive mood than usual befell Sacai, one of Japan's most popular luxury brands, and it was not just in the colors.

Warrior-like waists were shown cinched with thick black belts or extra layers of fabric.

Patent leather shoes sported pointed spikes and studded straps that resembled armor.

A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

Large round shoulders created the effect of a padded silhouette, evoking the traditional layering of an Asian fighter.

The styles worked well thanks to contrasting, chic touches, such as large cream fur coat cuffs that added luxuriance.

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A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

A model wears a creation as part of the Giambattista Valli ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2019-2020 fashion collection, that was presented in Paris, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP PhotoMichel Euler)

The Golden Globes bill themselves as Hollywood’s booziest bash. This year, is anyone ready to party?

Political tension and industrywide uncertainty are the prevailing moods heading into Sunday night's 83rd Golden Globes. Hollywood is coming off a disappointing box-office year and now anxiously awaits the fate of one of its most storied studios, Warner Bros.

A celebratory mood might be even more elusive given that the wide majority of the performers and filmmakers congregating at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, oppose the policies of President Donald Trump. Likely to be on the minds of many attendees: the recent U.S. involvement in Venezuela and the fatal shooting of 37-year-old mother Renee Good in Minneapolis by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

But through their ups and downs, the Globes have always tried to put pomp over politics. Host Nikki Glaser has vowed as much.

“You’d be surprised that half the room had no clue why I was saying ‘Venezuela,’” Glaser told The Associated Press earlier in the week, referring to her comedy-club warm-ups. “People aren’t getting the news like we all are.”

Glaser, a comic known for her roast appearances, has promised to go after A-listers in her second time hosting.

“We’re going to hit Leo,” Glaser said. “The icebergs are coming.”

Here’s what to look for at this year’s Globes:

The Golden Globes kick off at 8 p.m. EST on CBS while streaming live for Paramount+ premium subscribers. E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 6 p.m. EST.

The Associated Press will be have a livestream show beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern with a mix of stars' arrivals, fashion shots and celebrity interviews. It will be available on YouTube and APNews.

The overwhelming Oscar favorite “One Battle After Another” comes in with a leading nine nominations. It’s competing in the Globes’ musical or comedy category, which means the drama side might be more competitive. There, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” and Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” are all in the mix.

But thus far, “One Battle After Another” has cleaned up just about everywhere. Much of Paul Thomas Anderson’s cast is nominated, including DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and Benicio Del Toro.

If it and “Sinners” take home the two biggest prizes, it will be a banner night for Warner Bros. even as its future hangs in the balance. The studio has agreed to be acquired by Netflix is a deal worth $82.7 billion. Movie theaters have warned such a result would be “a direct and irreversible negative impact on movie theaters around the world.”

The merger awaits regulatory approval, while Paramount Skydance is still trying to convince Warner shareholders to accept its rival offer.

After an audacious promotional tour for “Marty Supreme,” Timothée Chalamet is poised to win his first Globe in five nominations. In best actor, comedy or musical, he’ll have to beat DiCaprio, a three-time Globe winner, and Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”).

In best actress, comedy or musical, Rose Byrne is the favorite for her performance in the not especially funny A24 indie “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” One prominent nominee in the category, Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked: For Good”), won’t be attending due to her schedule in the West End production “Dracula.”

Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”) is the clear front-runner in best actress, drama. In the star-studded best actor, drama, category, the Brazilian actor Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) may win over Michael B. Jordan (“Sinners”) and Joel Edgerton (“Train Dreams”).

In the supporting categories, Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård come in the favorites.

The Globes, formerly presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, have no overlap or direct correlation with the Academy Awards. After being sold in 2023 to Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries and Dick Clark Productions, a part of Penske Media, the Globes are voted on by around 400 people. The Oscars are voted on by more than 10,500 professionals.

But in the fluctuating undulations of awards season, a good speech at the Globes can really boost an Oscar campaign. Last year, that seemed to be the case for Demi Moore, who won for “The Substance” and gave the night's most emotional speech. Mikey Madison (“Anora”), however, scored the upset win at the Oscars.

A few potentially good moments this year went instead in a Golden Eve ceremony earlier this week. There, the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett honorees, Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, accepted their awards.

One to watch, if he wins, will be the Iranian director Jafar Panahi. His revenge drama “It Was Just an Accident” is up for four awards. Panahi has spent most of his career making films clandestinely, without approval of authorities, and was until recently banned from leaving the country. Last month, he was sentenced to a year in prison, which would be only his latest stint behind bars if Panahi returns home to serve it. This week, protests over Iran’s ailing economy have spread throughout the country in a new test to Iran's leaders.

For the first time, the Globes are trotting out a new podcast category. The nominees are: “Armchair Expert,” “Call Her Daddy,” “Good Hang With Amy Poehler,” “The Mel Robbins Podcast,” “SmartLess” and “Up First.”

In TV, HBO Max’s “The White Lotus” — another potential big winner for Warner Bros. — leads with six nominations. Netflix’s “Adolescence” comes in with five nods.

But the most closely watched nominee might be “The Studio.” The first season of Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire memorably included an episode devoted to drama around a night at the Globes. (Sample line: “I remember when the red carpet of the Golden Globes actually stood for something.”) “The Studio” is up for three awards, giving three chances for life to imitate art.

For more coverage of this year’s Golden Globe Awards, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/golden-globe-awards

Timothee Chalamet arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Amy Poehler, left, and Joel Lovell arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Owen Cooper arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Teyana Taylor arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Teyana Taylor arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Stellan Skarsgård, left, and Megan Everett-Skarsgard arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Colman Domingo arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Selena Gomez arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Nikki Glaser arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Maura Higgins, from ledt, Gayle King, and Mona Kosar Abdi arrive at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Derek Hough arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Tessa Thompson arrives at the Golden Globes Golden Eve on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Nikki Glaser rolls out the red carpet during the 83rd Golden Globes press preview on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)