A once-colorful affair, the Golden Globes embraced a much more serious tone in 2018.
Celebrities took to the red carpet donning all-black ensembles, save for the occasional metallic embellishment.
But the dark sea of gowns and suits wasn’t an odd coincidence.
Rather, it was a well-thought out plan birthed by those at the top of the entertainment industry.
Keep reading to learn all about why stars rocked the awards show with black wardrobes.
I hear those voices."
“I am honored beyond measure to be standing next to this woman.
I have tears in my eyes and [a] smile on my face.”
“We wear black for equity, parity and inclusion across all industries.
But, of course, women weren’t the only stars to wear all black at the Golden Globes.
Many men also donned black in support of their colleagues.
“Because everyone keeps asking me… And, unfortunately, it’s permeated nearly every career field imaginable, as evidenced byTimemagazine.
However, not all women have the platform to speak out against injustice in their industry.
That’s where celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Rashida Jones, and Kerry Washington come in.
“Wondering #WhyWeWearBlack ?
Because we stand with YOU!”
Washington, flocked by Witherspoon, Jones, and other actresses,told fansin an Instagram video.
“We stand in solidarity.
Together we can end harassment, discrimination & abuse.
And create safety, inclusion, equity & parity!
ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES.”
Because Time’s Up
Women in Hollywood kicked off 2018 with a declaration: Time’s up.
“We have been siloed off from each other,” Witherspoon toldThe New York Times.
But men and women didn’t just wear black to bring attention to Time’s Up.
As noted byPage Six, media correspondents likeE!
’s Giuliana Rancic didn’t ask, “Who are you wearing?”
Instead, they asked, “Why are you wearing black?”
This move to ask women questions of substance has been a long time coming.
In February 2015, the hashtag#AskHerMorepushed for journalists to ask women better questions during the Oscars.
Will celebs continue to wear black for other award shows?
The Golden Globe Awards officially started the 2018 awards show season.
Will stars adopt all-black attire for the People’s Choice Awards or the Grammys?
