SO BAD!! No Sight of Africa at the 2013 Golden Globes but Many Fab Moments! The Scoop, Winners & Style’s Red Carpet Faves

 We had our eyes set out at the first global awards ceremony of the year – the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards which took place in style yesterday at the Beverly Hilton, California, USA.

Hosted by funny actresses, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who delivered a lot of comic jokes and taking  jabs

at Taylor Swift, James Cameron and more, the comic divas were interesting right from the red carpet to the stage.

All eyes were on Ben Affleck who won the Best Director award and best motion picture drama for Argo, which was a shock to a lot of movie critics who speculated that Steven Spielberg‘s “Lincoln” would win the best picture as well as an award for his directorial work.

Also taking home top honors include Daniel Day-Lewis as best actor, Jessica Chastain as best actress, Christoph Waltz as best supporting actor and Anne Hathaway as best supporting actress, all in the drama category while on the TV scene, Lena Dunham won the best actress in a musical or comedy, Claire Danes won the best actress award for her dramatic portrayal in Homeland and Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in Game Change.

Honored for her work over the years, golden Hollywood actress, Jodie Foster who arrived in a halter neck Armani gown, delivered a tearful speech. The 50 year old Beaver star, addressed everything from her sexuality to her relationship with her mother.

Although Africa was missing in action both in nominations and the red carpet, BellaNaija brings to you a list of our best dressed celebrities at the event and the full list of winners.

Check it out!

Best Dressed

Jennifer Lopez arrived at the Globes in a floor length Grecian-inspired Zuhair Murad nude dress with silver lace overlay. She opted for a side-hair do and accessorized with diamond earrings and a gold clutch.

Jessica Alba was one to look out for at the awards ceremony, the actress and mother of 2 wore a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta orange dress and paired her outfit with a diamond necklace and orange clutch.

Flying solo on the red carpet was Best Supporting Actor nominee, Leonardo DiCaprio who looked sharp and clean in a black tuxedo.

Scandal and Django Unchained star, Kerry Washington keeps topping our international best dressed list. She arrived in an embellished Miu Miu  dress featuring a see-through skirt.

Glee star, Lea Michelle rocked an embellished Elie Saab gown to the Globes. She let her hair down and accessorized her outfit with silver strap sandals and a selection of diamond jewels.

Double winner of the night, Ben Affleck proved his movie star status arriving in a blue tuxedo.

Nicole Ritchie oozed old Hollywood glamour in this blue sequined long sleeve floor length Naeem Khan gown.

Kate Hudson showed off her sexy bod in a black Alexander McQueen black dress with gold embellishments on the neck. Kate accessorized the dress which displays a very generous decolletage with a gold clutch.

Simple and Chic! We love Emily Blunt‘s yellow lace Michael Kors dress featuring a side cut-out. What do you think? Not bad for a Best Actress nominee.

Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Miranda Kerr gave us that va-va-voom in a burgundy chiffon Zuhair Murad dress featuring a plunging neckline and high slit.

Hugh Jackman arrived with his wife looking dapper in a navy blue suit.

Best Supporting Actress winner, Anne Hathaway looked radiant in a white Chanel number.

Modern Family star, Sarah Hyland was gorgeous in an all black ensemble. She wore a Max Azria Atelier dress paired with Casadei pumps.

Must See Looks

Move over Angelina, Halle Berry is rocking your famous pose in Versace style. The actress who was presenting at the event wore a floral dress with a high slit and side cut from the Italian design label. Quite disappointing though, what do you think?

Brides take note, this is how to wear a white dress with gold embellishments. Rising actress, Julianne Hough arrived with her better half, Ryan Seacrest in a dramatic white dress from Monique Lhuillier‘s Resort 2013 collection. Could the actress be hinting an upcoming wedding?

Lucy Liu, who was a presenter at the awards ceremony was a breath of fresh air in her floral Carolina Herrera dress with a voluminous skirt.

Also pulling an Angelina was Desperate Housewives star, Eva Longoria. The 37 year old opted for a black Emilio Pucci high slit dress with lace detail and a plunging neckline.

Real Housewives star, Nene Leakes was also present at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. What do you think of her Carolina Herrera outfit?

American Country sweetheart, Taylor Swift is still oozing her post- Harry Styles break-up dress-to-kill look. The We are never getting back together singer arrived at Golden Globes in a dramatic Donna Karan Atelier dress.

Hollywood startlet, Jennifer Lawrence, who was excited that she beat Meryl Streep in the best actress in a comedy or musical category arrived in couture style. The Hunger Games star opted for a sleek up-do which complemented her Christian Dior Couture orange dress with a voluminous skirt.

31 year old Downtown Abbey star, Michelle Dockery arrived at the Golden Globes in a white floor length Alexandre Vaulthier dress with a gold high neck embroidery.