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Jane Fonda reveals the workout routine that keeps her fit at 87

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Jane Fonda says her workout routine hasn't changed much over the years.

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  • Jane Fonda, 87, says her workout routine hasn't changed much over the years.
  • "I essentially do everything I used to do, just slower," Fonda told People, adding that she loves walking.
  • Research has shown that walking just 4,000 steps a day can lower a person's risk of dying early.

Jane Fonda may be 87, but she's still as fit as a fiddle.

In fact, her workout routine hasn't changed much over the years, the actor told People in an interview published over the weekend.

"I essentially do everything I used to do, just slower," Fonda said. "I used to be a runner, but now I love walking. I love being outdoors in the woods, especially up and down hills."

Regardless of her schedule, Fonda ensures that she gets a bit of exercise every day.

"I work out every day, so it is important to mix up the way I move. I alternate days doing upper body and lower body work for strength. I also find some way to get cardio in. Walking outside is one of my favorite ways to do so," she said.

The actor has long been passionate about fitness. In the '80s, she released a series of home workout videos, beginning with "Jane Fonda's Workout" in 1982.

Looking back at her home workout tapes, Fonda said she had "no idea" they would become so popular.

"When I was starting out, there weren't many rigorous forms of exercise available to women," Fonda said. "I learned the basic workout from a charismatic teacher named Leni Kasden in the '70s."

After the videos were released, she would receive "amazing letters from around the world" from fans about how the workouts impacted their lives, she added.

"One was from a young woman in the Peace Corps in Guatemala who did the exercises in her mud hut," Fonda said. "Another woman said she looked in the mirror as she was brushing her teeth and noticed new muscles in her arms. She wrote that it made her feel empowered, and that day she went to work and stood up to her handsy boss for the first time."

Walking can help you live longer

For those who lead sedentary lifestyles, the best thing they can do for their health is to start somewhere, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a preventative cardiologist, told Business Insider previously.

"Doing something is better than doing nothing," she said. "If walking is the beginning stages of embracing a heart healthy life, then it is the initial stages that will create habits that will be sustainable and last for a lifetime."

A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in 2023 found that walking just 4,000 steps a day can lower a person's risk of dying early.

Research shows that walking can help reduce stress and anxiety while improving heart health. Some studies also suggest that brisk walking — at about 2.7 to 3 miles an hourcan make a bigger difference in terms of health benefits.

A representative for Fonda did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by BI outside regular hours.

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Bill Gates' net worth: How Microsoft's co-founder spends his $160 billion, including properties, cars, and philanthropy

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Bill Gates is a centibillionaire worth roughly $160 billion.

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  • Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has a net worth of $160 billion.
  • The billionaire and philanthropist plans to give away most of his wealth to his charity foundation.
  • For now, he spends his wealth on luxuries, from his car collection to a vast real estate portfolio.

Bill Gates may be one of the 10 richest people on earth, but he doesn't plan to stay that way forever.

The billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft has pledged to give away most of his wealth to charity, which he says will bump him off the world's richest people list.

Gates' net worth is $160 billion, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. He is one of only a handful of moguls to reach centibillionaire status.

He's also made some lavish purchases over the years: Gates owns a mansion in Medina, Washington; a private airplane; and a luxury car collection. These indulgences comprise only a fraction of his massive fortune.

Gates has also given money to charitable causes through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and vowed to give away most of his fortune through the Giving Pledge, which he and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates launched in 2010 along with Warren Buffett.

Here's a look at how Gates spends his billions.

Gates has an estimated net worth of $160 billion.
Bill Gates speaking at an event in Washington in 2014.
Bill Gates was once the world's richest person.

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Gates long held the title as the world's richest person, up until 2018 when Jeff Bezos surpassed him.

Now, Gates is only the world's seventh-richest person and part of an exclusive club of centibillionaires — people worth over $100 billion.

Gates has invested in various stocks and assets and launched a $1 billion investment fund, Breakthrough Energy, alongside 20 other investors.

Despite his massive fortune, Gates previously told Ellen DeGeneres that when he became a billionaire at age 31 (which was history's youngest billionaire at the time), he didn't immediately start splurging. Gates' initial spending spree was limited to just two "crazy" purchases: a Porsche and a private jet.

Gates has splurged on some things, like his luxury car collection.
A blue Porsche 911 is parked in front of a large "911" sign in neon lights.
Gates' first major purchase was a Porsche 911, similar to this newer model.

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After founding Microsoft, Gates bought a Porsche 911 — his first big splurge, which he purchased in 1979, even before Microsoft's hit products like Windows and Word ever reached the market. Gates later sold the Porsche, and it was auctioned for $80,000.

Gates' car collection later included a Porsche 959.

Gates also owns a small fleet of private jets.

Gates invested heavily in his Washington estate called Xanadu 2.0.
Bill Gates' multistory lakefront mansion in Medina, Washington, is surrounded by trees.
Gates spent millions on his estate in Medina, Washington.

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Gates owns at least 12 parcels of land spanning about 10.5 acres in Medina. He purchased the land for a combined $34 million between 1988 and 2009. In 2023, the Gates' property taxes in Medina came to $1.3 million.

Gates' estate includes a 60-foot pool — in its own separate, 3,900-square-foot building — with an underwater sound system. He reportedly paid to import sand from St. Lucia in the Caribbean to the shore surrounding his house.

There's also a 2,100-square-foot library, home to a 16th-century Leonardo da Vinci manuscript that Gates bought at auction for $30 million in 1994. The home also features several famous paintings, including a Winslow Homer painting Gates purchased for $36 million in 1988.

The mansion has six kitchens, 24 bathrooms, a home theater, and various garages for his 23 cars.

Gates also has properties in Florida and Montana.
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Gates owns multiple mansions in Florida.

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Aside from his Washington home, Gates has a 20-acre estate in Wellington, Florida. The estate includes at least two mansions, one 6,668 square feet, and the other 5,716 square feet. He bought the properties over three years for about $35 million.

Gates' daughter, Jennifer Gates Nassar, is an accomplished equestrian, and he bought the property to support her passion. It serves as the home base of her horseback riding facilities, and the area is a hot spot for many other wealthy equestrians as well.

He also purchased property at the Yellowstone Club in Montana. The main house is 6,993 square feet and has eight full baths, eight bedrooms, a sauna, and a home theater, according to property records.

Additionally, Gates is the biggest owner of private farmland in the country, with a whopping 275,000 acres. Gates has faced questions in the past about what he is doing with the land, and has downplayed concerns about the farmland, saying it's managed by his investment team and makes up only a small fraction of total US farmlands.

Gates has several properties in California, too.
An aerial view shows the layout of Bill Gates' Del Mar Country Club in San Diego.
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' first San Diego property is on the grounds of the Del Mar Country Club.

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In California, Gates owns the 228-acre Rancho Paseana, which he purchased for $18 million. When he bought it, the property had a racetrack, olive orchard, and five barns.

In 2020, he dropped $43 million on an oceanfront home in Del Mar with a 10-person Jacuzzi and 120 feet of Pacific coastline.

Gates also owns a 6-bedroom home on the grounds of Indian Wells' famous Vintage Club.

There's also another home on the grounds of a country club, Santaluz Club, in San Diego.

Some of the properties have likely been divvied up between Gates and French Gates following their divorce.

Gates has made numerous investments through his personal investment firm.
A close-up photo shows Bill Gates smiling.
Gates is an active investor.

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Using his personal investment firm, Cascade, Gates has made several investments, including partial ownership of the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

In 2013, Gates and several unnamed buyers paid $161 million for the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco.

Gates takes luxurious vacations.
Bill Gates' superyacht Serene is docked at a wharf in Auckland, New Zealand.
Gates chartered the superyacht Serene for a family vacation.

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Gates never took weekends or vacations during the early days of Microsoft, and has said startup founders shouldn't, either. However, Gates made time for some splashy trips later in his career.

In 2014, he treated his family to a Mediterranean vacation on board the 439-foot superyacht Serene, which he chartered for $5 million a week. It included a helicopter.

He's also traveled to Australia, Croatia, Belize, and the Amazon in Brazil.

He previously said that he likes to play tennis and go skiing. He's also been spotted at tennis matches.

But Gates' downtime isn't always so adventurous. Gates loves books, and is an "avid bridge player," as he told Reddit in a 2013 AMA.

Gates is a well-known philanthropist.
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Gates frequently donates to charitable initiatives and invests in healthcare ventures.

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Gates has sometimes said he has no use for money, and often speaks of his philanthropic giving and healthcare investments.

A grant from Gates and his then-wife Melinda led to the creation in 2003 of Amyris, a synthetic biology company that originally produced precursors to malaria drugs and hydrocarbon-based biofuel but also uses the technology for things like fragrances, skincare, and sweeteners. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023.

In November 2017, Gates invested $50 million into Alzheimer's research. In 2018, he invested another $30 million with a group of investors in the Diagnostics Accelerator, a "venture philanthropy" fund to diagnose Alzheimer's earlier.

Gates and his former wife also pledged about $2 billion to defeat malaria, donated over $50 million to fight Ebola, and pledged $38 million to a Japanese pharmaceutical company working to create a low-cost polio vaccine.

During the pandemic, their foundation announced a 5-year, $1.6 billion commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to deliver vaccines in the world's poorest countries.

The Gates Foundation also funds education through its $1.6 billion initiative known as the Gates Millennium Scholars Program.

The foundation said it made $77.6 billion in grant payments from its inception through Q4 2023. Gates' total giving to the foundation during that time period totaled $59.5 billion.

Its 2024 budget is $8.6 billion, and the foundation is targeting a $9 billion yearly budget by 2026.

In the future, Gates has pledged to give most of his wealth away.
Bill Gates and his daughter Phoebe arrive for TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center in New York on June 8, 2022.
Gates has said he wants to fall off the list of richest people by donating his billions away.

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Gates is frequently named among the most generous philanthropists in the United States.

He has vowed to give away most of his fortune through the Giving Pledge, which he helped launch in 2010.

In July 2022, he reiterated that he plans to give virtually all his wealth to his and French Gates' foundation, saying that he'll eventually fall off the list of the world's richest figures.

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Jodie Foster's son accompanied her to the Golden Globes — meet her photographer wife and 2 children

jodie foster and her son kit bernard foster at the golden globes. kit is wearing a tuxedo and black bowtie, and has light hair and glasses. foster is wearing a black gown with silver accents, her hair cropped above her shoulders. both are smiling as a crowd mills behind them
Jodie Foster and her son Kit Bernard Foster at the 82nd annual Golden Globes.

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  • Jodie Foster, 62, has two sons named Kit and Charles.
  • Her younger son, Kit, accompanied her to the 82nd annual Golden Globes.
  • Foster married photographer Alexandra Hedison in 2014. 

Jodie Foster shouted out her family, including her two sons, during her Golden Globes acceptance speech on Sunday.

"Kit, my scientist son, and Charlie, my actor son starting his career, hopefully you understand the joy, such joy that comes from doing really hard, meaningful, good work," said Foster, who won best female actor in a limited series, anthology, or motion picture made for television for her role in the HBO series "True Detective: Night Country."

"So, my boys, I love you, and this, of course, is for you and the love of my life, Alex. Thank you forever," she continued. Her son, Kit, was in the audience.

While one of her kids is now following in her footsteps, Foster previously revealed that at one point, they didn't even know she was an actor. In fact, she actually told them she was a construction worker when they were younger.

Foster, 62, opened up about parenting during a January 2024 episode of "The View." Foster shares her two children with her former partner, Cydney Bernard: Charles "Charlie" Bernard Foster, 25, and Christopher "Kit" Bernard Foster, 22.

"I guess I just didn't want them to know me that way," Foster said. "I wanted them to know me as their mom and the person who went away to work and stuff."

She recalled one day when she brought her eldest son to set.

"I brought him to set one day and I bought him a little plastic tool belt and stuff," Foster said. "And I was like, 'Yeah, and this is this set and this set and this set.' And for a really long time, he thought I was a construction worker."

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Kit Bernard Foster, Jodie Foster, David Hedison, Charlie Bernard Foster, and Alexandra Hedison.

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The Oscar-winner emerged as a Hollywood titan after having an illustrious career in the entertainment industry. After scoring her breakout role in the 1976 film "Taxi Driver," Foster appeared in several acclaimed films like "The Silence of the Lambs" and directed films like "Home for the Holidays" in 1995.

Even so, she's managed to remain relatively mum about her family. Here's a look at her wife and two children.

Foster's wife, Alexandra Hedison, is a photographer and former actor who appeared in "The L Word"

Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison at 2024 Golden Globes.
Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison at the 2024 Golden Globes.

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According to People, Hedison, 55, married Foster during an intimate ceremony in April 2014. Hedison is a photographer who often shares pictures of her work and artistic endeavors on Instagram. Hedison also directed the documentary "ALOK," which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and was executive produced by Foster.

Hedison, like her wife, is a jack of all trades. In addition to photography and directing, Hedison is a former actor who played Dylan Moreland on "The L Word" and appeared in other shows like "Melrose Place." Hedison's father is the late actor David Hedison, who appeared in the 1973 James Bond film "Live and Let Die."

Hedison also worked in home design. People reported that she appeared on a 2006 reality TV series called "Designing Blind." According to the Los Angeles Times, a home Hedison designed hit the market for $2.75 million in 2014.

Not much is known about Hedison's past relationships, but she dated television personality Ellen DeGeneres from 2000 to 2004, according to a 2004 report by The New York Times.

Foster and Hedison don't often make public appearances, but the couple has posed for certain red-carpet events, including the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Charles "Charlie" Bernard Foster is the eldest child of Foster and her former partner, Cydney Bernard

Jodie Foster with Kit and Charlie at the British Academy Britannia Awards in 2016.
Jodie Foster with Kit and Charlie at the British Academy Britannia Awards in 2016.

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Entertainment Weekly and the Sun Sentinel reported that Foster gave birth to Charlie in July 1998 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. According to HuffPost, she shares Charlie with her former longtime partner, Cydney Bernard, whom she dated for 15 years before the two split in 2008.

Foster said Charlie had a natural affinity for Hollywood life, even at a young age.

"[He'll say] 'I want to be in movies. Why can't you get me a job?' Then I say, 'You have to earn that. If you want to be an actor, you can start by doing a little theater.' Then he says, 'I'm not interested in that. I just want to be famous and see my face.'" she told More Magazine in 2007, per People.

Based on Foster's comments at the 2025 Golden Globes, Charlie appears to have chased his dreams. He attended Yale University, where he participated in several acting projects. In 2019 and 2021, he played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a local "Rocky Horror Picture Show performance," according to the Yale College Arts website.

Christopher "Kit" Bernard Foster is her youngest child

kit bernard foster and jodie foster at the golden globes. kit is standing on the left, wearing a dark suit and bow tie and glasses, while foster is wearing a black down with pockets and silver accents. they have their arms around each other and are smiling
Kit Bernard Foster and Jodie Foster at the 82nd annual Golden Globes awards..

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Foster and Bernard welcomed their second child in September 2001, according to CBS News.

Unlike Charlie, Foster said Kit isn't interested in following in his mother's footsteps.

"I know the perils of having a parent involved in your art form are too great," Foster told The Guardian in July 2018. "My older son is getting more interested in acting now, and I'm glad he discovered it late. My younger son is really shy and I can promise you he will never be an actor."

In other interviews, Foster shared small tidbits about Kit, including Magic Radio in May 2016. During her appearance, Foster called Kit "a little sensitive" and said that she waited "many years" before she let him watch "The Silence of the Lambs."

According to his LinkedIn page, Foster's "scientist son" graduated from Princeton University with a BA in chemistry and now works as a research associate.

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9 celebrity looks from the 2025 Golden Globes that missed the mark — sorry

Melissa McCarthy attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Melissa McCarthy attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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  • Celebrities walked the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet in Beverly Hills on Sunday night.
  • Unfortunately, a few of those stars missed the mark with their overpowering outfits.
  • Melissa McCarthy and Andrew Scott wore vibrant colors that didn't work for them.

The Golden Globes brings out some of the best red-carpet fashion each year.

Still, there are usually a few misses — even from the most stylish stars.

This year was no different, with actors including Melissa McCarthy and Andrew Scott wearing outfits that were overpowering and missed the mark.

Here's a look at what they wore and a few other ensembles that could've been better.

The color of Demi Moore's dress wasn't quite right for her.
Demi Moore attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Demi Moore attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Moore walked the red carpet in a custom Armani Privé gown, which was strapless and crafted from a metallic fabric that shifted between silver and gold.

Unfortunately, the blended shades washed Moore out, and its mermaid-style skirt distracted from its unique, asymmetrical bodice.

Ali Wong's Golden Globes look had too much going on.
Ali Wong attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Ali Wong attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Less would have been more for Wong's Golden Globes ensemble this year.

She wore a red Balenciaga gown covered in curled frills and embellished with a satin bow around the waist. Black, over-the-elbow gloves and thick plastic glasses completed the look.

The comedian could have improved her overall outfit by eliminating her arm accessories and swapping her chunky glasses for more delicate ones.

The color of Andrew Scott's suit was a bit too bold.
Andrew Scott attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Andrew Scott attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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You couldn't miss Scott when he arrived on the red carpet. The "Ripley" star wore a Vivienne Westwood suit in a vibrant blue shade, a matching tie, and black dress shoes.

His fashion risk was appreciated, and he did stand out among other male celebrities at the event. That said, its color was a bit too bold and reminiscent of a Tiffany and Co. jewelry box.

Kathryn Hahn's look wasn't a good fit for the Golden Globes.
Kathryn Hahn attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Kathryn Hahn attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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The black long-sleeved top, yellow pleated skirt, and gold buckle belt Hahn wore would have been great for a date or dinner with friends.

However, the outfit was too casual for the prestigious awards ceremony. The same shirt made from shiny silk, a different belt, and a slightly shorter skirt could have elevated the look.

Melissa McCarthy's look would have been stronger as a dress.
Melissa McCarthy attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Melissa McCarthy attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Christian Siriano designed McCarthy's two-piece outfit, which included a hot-pink pantsuit and an oversize, ruffled cape.

The baby-pink shade on the latter piece complemented McCarthy and would have looked stunning in the form of a gown. However, the pantsuit and cape combination she wore overpowered the actor.

Anthony Ramos' belt didn't add much to his ensemble.
Anthony Ramos attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Anthony Ramos attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Ramos arrived in a gray suit that was sharply tailored and looked chic. But there was one thing he could have changed: the non-functional belt that sat wrapped around his waist.

Instead, it would have been fun to see the actor embellish his outfit with a statement brooch, a unique tie, or even a more interesting shirt.

Heidi Klum's look felt like a safe choice for the runway star.
Heidi Klum attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Heidi Klum attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Klum brought her signature, sultry style to the Golden Globes with a strapless green gown. It had a deep neckline, ruched fabric, and diamond-shaped cutouts across its bodice.

Still, the model has worn many similar dresses in the past. It would have been fun to see Klum experiment with something even bolder and more high-fashion this time around.

The cape on Keri Russell's dress was unnecessary.
Keri Russell attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Keri Russell attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Stéphane Rolland designed Russell's cream dress to look like a suit, with a plunging neckline and a slit in the center of the skirt mimicking the look of a jacket and pants. Lapel detailing and an oversize belt completed the illusion.

The look was fun, but a layer of straight fabric flowed down from the back, making the dress look boxy and unnaturally stiff. Without the additional fabric on the back, it would have been stronger.

Salma Hayek's dress had a sequin problem.
Salma Hayek attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Salma Hayek attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Hayek chose a burgundy Gucci dress for the Golden Globes. Sequins covered the halter bodice, and the sparkles reappeared on the train, flowing from the form-fitting skirt. She wore a green necklace with the look.

The dress felt disjointed and would have been more cohesive if there were any sparkles on the skirt to connect the bodice and train.

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Sam Altman sides with Trump in opposing bureaucratic blocks to building AI infrastructure

Sam Altman (left) in a composite image next to Donald Trump (right).
Sam Altman made a personal donation of $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund, and hopes the President-elect will prioritize developing AI infrastructure going forward.

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  • Sam Altman is hoping Donald Trump's second administration will benefit AI developers like OpenAI.
  • Altman said in a new interview the most helpful thing Trump can do for AI is invest in new infrastructure.
  • He sided with Trump's opposition to bureaucratic blockades, saying it's "difficult" to build in the US.

Sam Altman says he doesn't agree with President-elect Donald Trump on everything, but he does believe that the US has a problem with bureaucracy stifling innovation.

In an interview with Bloomberg, the OpenAI CEO described his hopes for the AI landscape under the next Trump administration, which he said he believes should come with substantial investment in new, US-built infrastructure.

"The thing I really deeply agree with the president on is, it is wild how difficult it has become to build things in the United States," Altman said. "Power plants, data centers, any of that kind of stuff. I understand how bureaucratic cruft builds up, but it's not helpful to the country in general."

He added: "It's particularly not helpful when you think about what needs to happen for the US to lead AI. And the US really needs to lead AI."

Altman suggested that AI isn't the only industry where regulation is hindering infrastructure development. He added that it's a hurdle for the fusion power startup Helion, which he's invested in. In July, Helion received a license from the Washington State Department of Health, allowing the company to use radioactive byproduct materials to operate its fusion generator.

"Soon there will be a demonstration of net-gain fusion. You then have to build a system that doesn't break. You have to scale it up," Altman said. "You have to figure out how to build a factory — build a lot of them — and you have to get regulatory approval. And that will take, you know, years altogether?

Oklo, another Altman-backed nuclear power company, has yet to receive approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after its previous application was denied in 2022, Tech Crunch reported.

In addition to siding with Trump on a looser approach to regulation and infrastructure development, Altman also hedged his prior support of the CHIPS Act, a multibillion-dollar manufacturing incentive for semiconductor production pushed forward by President Joe Biden's administration.

"I think the CHIPS Act was better than doing nothing but not the thing that we should have done," Altman said. "And I think there's a real opportunity to do something much better as a follow-on. I don't think the CHIPS Act has been as effective as any of us hoped."

The OpenAI chief reportedly wants to raise trillions of dollars to address the global chip shortage, and according to the Wall Street Journal, has held talks with international investors to raise the funds, including from the United Arab Emirates.

Representatives for the Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. OpenAI declined to comment.

Altman has donated $1 million of his personal funds to Trump's inauguration fund, saying in December that the President-elect "will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead," Business Insider previously reported.

He told Bloomberg he supports "any president," adding that he believes "AGI will probably get developed during this president's term, and getting that right seems really important."

"Supporting the inauguration, I think that's a relatively small thing," Altman said. "I don't view that as a big decision either way. But I do think we all should wish for the president's success."

As the second Trump administration is set to begin later this month, Altman isn't the only executive angling to help shape policy over the next four years with substantial donations to his office. BI previously reported companies including Meta, Amazon, Uber, Ford, and Toyota have donated $1 million each to Trump's inaugural fund.

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The best-dressed couples at the 2025 Golden Globes

A side-by-side of Leighton Meester and Adam Brody and Viola Davis and Julius Tennon.
Famous couples attended the 2025 Golden Globes in glamorous outfits.

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  • The 2025 Golden Globes were hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on Sunday.
  • Celebrity couples were among the famous attendees to walk the Golden Globes red carpet.
  • Leighton Meester and Adam Brody wore coordinating outfits, while the Sandlers' looks stood out.

On Sunday, Hollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.

Celebrity couples wore some of the most fashionable outfits of the night, arriving in coordinating and complementary looks.

From Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco to Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, here's a look at the best outfits worn by celebrity couples on the Golden Globes red carpet.

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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The longtime couple arrived in different shades of green.

Brody wore an emerald suit from Prada. It consisted of a double-breasted jacket and coordinating pants. He wore a white flower on his lapel.

Meester's sage gown from Versace was figure-hugging with a cowl neckline and a subtle sparkle.

Adam Sandler and Jackie Sandler
Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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The Sandlers both wore black to the Golden Globes.

Jackie Sandler's Tom Ford dress was backless, and the halter neckline was attached with a gold choker. The bodice featured a cutout that flowed nearly to her waist while a train extended behind her.

Adam Sandler's look was monochromatic, as he paired a black shirt and tie with his suit.

Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Danson, who was honored with the Carol Burnett Award at this year's Golden Globes, walked the red carpet in a navy tuxedo and a velvet bow tie.

The strapless neckline of Steenburgen's black dress had a square cutout in the center, contrasting with the white flowers that adorned the bodice. She wore a black scarf around her neck, flowing behind her like a train.

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon attend the 2025 Golden Globes.
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon attend the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Tennon walked the red carpet in a traditional suit and sneakers, keeping his outfit simple to let his wife shine.

Davis, who was given the Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award, wore a black sparkly gown with a dazzling cape across her shoulders. The cape shined with rainbow colors as she walked beneath the event's lights.

Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne
Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Bagshawe and Redmayne both wore patterned looks to the Golden Globes.

Bagshawe's long-sleeve dress was taupe, and it featured billowy sleeves that cinched at the wrist with ruffles, as did the high neckline. Gold polka dots adorned the dress, and the skirt had tiers of ruffles, creating a maximalist look.

Redmayne's black-and-white look consisted of a checked jacket and pants paired with a cream top. He wore the shirt with the collar popped up and completed the outfit with black shoes.

Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry Teller
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry attend the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry Teller attend the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Miles Teller kept his look classic, donning a black tuxedo for the Golden Globes.

Keleigh Sperry Teller's semi-sheer blue dress was covered in intricate beading. Velvet fabric sat atop the halter neckline, offsetting a cutout in the center of the bodice.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the 2025 Golden Globes.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend the 2025 Golden Globes.

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The newly engaged couple coordinated their elegant looks.

Gomez wore a dusty-blue gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and extra fabric that she draped across her arm, while Blanco stood beside her in a fuzzy white suit and a matching shirt embellished with lace detailing.

Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis
Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis attend the 2025 Golden Globes.
Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis attend the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Stan brought a fun twist to classic menswear with a long suit jacket and skinny trousers — both of which had white stripes down each side.

Wallis stood out in a sparkling pink gown with a corseted bodice and ruched neckline.

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Nikki Glaser was worried her Diddy joke wouldn't land at the Golden Globes. She went for it anyway.

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Nikki Glaser at the 82nd annual Golden Globes awards.

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  • Nikki Glaser hosted the 2025 Golden Globes. Compared to Jo Koy last year, her monologue killed it.
  • Despite expressing worry over a Diddy joke in the press, Glaser went for it on stage.
  • Glaser said that she ran her monologue many times in clubs before doing it on the Globes stage.

At last year's Golden Globes, comedian Jo Koy defended his poorly received opening monologue by saying that he only had 10 days to write it.

In 2025, his successor Nikki Glaser — who was also nominated for best performance in stand-up comedy on television — showed up prepared. She still took some risks onstage, though.

Glaser's monologue took shots at streamers like Paramount+ (which is streaming the awards show), Netflix, and Peacock, viral moments like the viral Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo "holding space" meme, and somewhat surprisingly, the rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who will stand trial in May on a sex-trafficking indictment. (Combs' attorneys said in a statement that he has "never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone — woman, adult or minor.")

"That movie was more sexually charged than Diddy's credit card," Glaser said of the Zendaya-led film "Challengers," prompting laughter from the crowd.

"I'm sorry. I'm upset too," Glaser continued. "The afterparty's not gonna be as good this year, but we have to move on."

"Stanley Tucci 'freak off' just doesn't have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil," she said, referencing the allegations of sex performances and baby oil usage found in Combs' indictment, and Tucci's proclivity toward Italian food.

Combs' attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.

Glaser ran through her monologue dozens of times in clubs ahead of the Globes. The New York Times reported that during one of those runs, Glaser expressed hesitation about telling a joke about Combs at the show despite it landing with the club audience.

"You promise you will still be hollering on your couch when it dies in the room? I don't think you will," Glaser told the audience after someone urged her to keep it in her monologue.

Glaser told the Times the following day that she felt it was "almost more important" that the jokes in her monologue land for the people in the room than audiences at home.

"I don't know if I'm savvy enough to watch a joke that bombs on TV and still go: That's still a good joke," Glaser said.

Luckily for Glaser, her joke about Combs — and later in the monologue, another crack about the possibility of other, yet-to-be-uncovered celebrity criminals in the room — landed with the in-person audience. The rest of her opening was a hit for Globes attendees and those on social media as well.

"Nikki Glaser is very very good at this," "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart wrote on X.

Here are the other most memorable moments from Glaser's monologue.

Glaser poked fun at streaming platforms like Paramount+

Nikki Glaser at the 2025 Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser at the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Glaser opened her monologue with a joke about the Globes being "Ozempic's biggest night." She quickly transitioned to poke fun at the Globes' own streaming host: Paramount+.

"If you're watching on CBS, hello. If you're watching on Paramount+, you have six days left to cancel your free trial," she said.

Later in her monologue, Glaser shouted out Eddie Redmayne's Golden Globe-nominated role in "The Day of the Jackal," which airs on the streaming service Peacock.

"It's about a top-secret, elite sniper that no one can find, 'cause he's on Peacock," Glaser said. "I think I've seen more actual peacocks in my life than shows on Peacock."

Glaser didn't spare Netflix, knocking its recommendation system by way of "Emilia Pérez."

"I think it is without a doubt the most audacious, groundbreaking film to ever autoplay after 'Is It Cake?'" she said. "Seriously."

Glaser brought Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Adam Sandler in on bits

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the 2025 Golden Globes
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Glaser also proved that she knew how to involve her audience.

The host referenced a viral meme from the "Wicked" press tour, when journalist Tracy Gilchrist informed stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that people were "taking the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity' and really holding space with that, and feeling power in that." When Erivo became emotional while responding, Grande delicately held on to one of her fingers.

"I'm scared," Glaser said at one point during the monologue. "Ariana, hold my finger."

In response, Grande reached out to her, before grabbing Erivo's finger.

"Tonight, we celebrate the best of film, and hold space for television," Glaser continued.

Later in the monologue, Glaser honed in on Timothée Chalamet.

"Can I just say, you have the most gorgeous eyelashes on your upper lip," she remarked.

After praising Chalamet's ability to play "beloved eccentrics" like Bob Dylan and Willy Wonka, Glaser suggested that he take on a role as Adam Sandler next.

"Actually, your name sounds like something Adam Sandler would say," Glaser remarked, before launching into a Sandler impression and repeating Chalamet's name.

When Glaser called out to Sandler, who was sitting in the Golden Globes audience, she coaxed a "Chalamet" out of him as well.

Watch Glaser's full monologue below.

Watch the 2025 Golden Globes on Paramount+ with Showtime.

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What to know about Manhattan road toll as NYC becomes first U.S. city with congestion charge

New York City's congestion pricing went into effect in the center of Manhattan on Sunday, one day after a federal judge rejected a request from New Jersey officials to halt the program.

Why it matters: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the first road toll policy of its kind in the U.S. is aimed at reducing traffic jams, boosting public transit use and improving air quality by charging up to $9 per day in the Congestion Relief Zone.


  • The policy has been strongly opposed by leading figures including N.Y.-born President-elect Trump, who wants to stop it, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), whose office vowed on Saturday to continue fighting the toll.

How it works: Per the MTA, the zone that came into effect at midnight Sunday includes roads in Manhattan south of and including 60 Street in an area.

  • Excluded is the FDR Drive, West Side Highway/Route 9A, and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connections to West Street.
  • Most drivers are charged via an E-ZPass toll collection system, with passenger and small commercial vehicles paying $9 during the peak periods of 5am-9pm on weekdays, and from 9am-9pm on weekends. The rate is $2.25 during the overnight period.
  • Motorcyclists pay a one-off daily rate of $4.50 during the peak period and $1.05 during the overnight period.
  • There's a credit of up to $3 for passenger vehicles and $1.50 for motorcycles for those who've paid to enter Manhattan via certain tunnels, except for overnight because the MTA says "the toll is reduced by 75% from the peak period toll" then.
Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority

State of play: MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said at a Sunday briefing 12 hours into the program that so far things had "gone smoothly," but it's too early get an accurate measure of the program's success.

  • "This is a toll system that has never been tried before in terms of complexity," Liber said. "Everybody's going to have to adjust to this," he added.
  • "We will start to know specific numbers and have some comparatives within a few days, and we're going to share that information publicly."

Stunning stat: New York City had the most congested traffic in the world in 2023, with drivers losing 101 hours to traffic jams during peak commuting times, per INRIX, a transportation analytics company.

Flashback: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) paused implementing the policy last June, citing concerns about plans to charge drivers $15.

What they're saying: Murphy has cited "economic strains" and inflation concerns for opposing NYC's policy.

  • The president-elect, whose Trump Tower building is in the congestion zone, in a November statement said: "Not only is this a massive tax to people coming in, it is extremely inconvenient from both driving and personal booking keeping standards.
  • He added: "It will be virtually impossible for New York City to come back as long as the congestion tax is in effect."
  • Lieber said he thinks Trump "understands, being on Fifth Avenue — living on Fifth Avenue, 59th Street — what traffic is doing to our city."
  • The MTA chief is "hopeful that although there has been some rhetoric about this, that we will continue to work with the federal government and get through the change of administration."

Go deeper: New York City braces for congestion pricing

Cities that rarely get snow are getting more than a foot in frigid 'arctic outbreak'

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A person crosses a street as heavy snow falls in St. Louis.

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  • Winter Storm Blair will dump snow and freezing rain onto much of the US starting Sunday.
  • The frigid conditions are already impacting travel.
  • Snow is forecast for Washington, DC, as the area prepares for the Trump administration transition.

Blizzards, ice storm warnings, and unpleasantly cold conditions are blowing into much of the northern US, with major impacts expected by Monday morning.

The Arctic outbreak, dubbed Winter Storm Blair by the Weather Channel, will bring heavy snow to areas in the mid-Atlantic area that haven't had such weather in a decade, the National Weather Service warned.

Kansas City, for instance, could get up to a foot of snow by the end of the weekend.

In the mid-south, the NWS warns that freezing rain could result in power outages. More than 100,000 power outages have so far been reported across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, leaving residents in the region in the dark and without heat, per The Weather Channel.

And snow — possibly mixed with sleet and freezing rain — could reach 10 inches in Washington, DC, where preparations are underway for Donald Trump's incoming administration and where the election results are set to be certified Monday.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday declared a snow emergency which will remain in effect in the area until at least the end of the day on Tuesday, January 7, according to a press release from Bowser's office.

Additional cold weather warnings have also been issued in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Louisville, Kentucky, and St. Louis, with officials warning to limit travel in the impacted areas, The Weather Channel reported.

The Governors of West Virginia and Kentucky have also declared a state of emergency across their jurisdictions, providing additional resources for road clearing and responding to emergencies. Local news outlet WCHS-TV reported that officials in both states were backed up responding to crashes and calls for help from first responders.

In all, about half the US population is expected to experience freezing temperatures over the next week, Axios reported.

More than 8,600 flights had on Sunday been either delayed or canceled due to the storm, per Forbes, including triple-digit flight cancellations for Kansas City (MCI), St. Louis Lambert (STL), and Dallas-Forth Worth (DFW) airports. The numbers of impacted flights are expected to continue to rise.

Airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, and United said they are waiving change fees for flights impacted by the storm.

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The top 15 gifts that Gen Z touted in their Christmas hauls, according to someone who watched hundreds of haul videos

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Jellycats were all the rage for tweens and teens.

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  • Tweens, teens, and college-aged kids showed off their Christmas hauls in TikTok videos.
  • Casey Lewis, who writes about young consumers, watched about 1,000 haul videos, she told BI.
  • Here are the top items that Gen Z kids bragged about getting for Christmas.

It was a very merry Christmas for some Gen Zers who took to social media to show off everything they unwrapped.

Casey Lewis, who writes the youth insights newsletter After School, analyzed Christmas haul TikTok videos from tweens, teens, and college-age consumers and compiled a list that she shared on her own TikTok.

"This is the third year I've done this sort of thing with the Christmas hauls, and I tried to refine my system just so that I'm able to actually crunch the data a little bit more scientifically," Lewis told Business Insider.

She said she watched hundreds of videos at double the speed to tally the standout gift items.

"I think conservatively, at least a thousand [videos]," Lewis said. "I was trying to discreetly binge Christmas haul TikToks while also spending time with my family."

From luxury clothing to throwback tech, these were the top gifts that the younger generation showed off in their Christmas hauls.

Digital cameras

"I think the thing that surprised me the most was how popular digital cameras were," Lewis said, noting that Gen Z has an affinity for Y2K nostalgia. "Everyone got digital cameras. It was also really interesting to see some of them got really expensive Sony ones, but then now Amazon makes those digital cameras that come in cute colors."

A basic Sony digital camera might run at around $750, but Lewis said she saw people showing off cheaper options from Amazon and Urban Outfitters for less than $100.

"They've sort of caught onto this trend, but then you kind of wonder how long is that going to last?" Lewis said.

UGG boots
Sophia Geiss is seen wearing wide-legged jeans from COS, and beige suede platform shoes with decorative seams from Ugg on November 22, 2024 in Berlin, Germany
Ugg continued their reign of popularity among tweens and teens.

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UGG remained a hot item this year with the Ultra Mini boots and Classic Mini boots, which cost $150 to $160, reigning supreme.

"This year, it was the Minis, and last year, it was the Minis but also the Platforms," Lewis said. "Every year, they're just able to continue to be such a thing."

While she was going through the videos during the holidays at her childhood home, Lewis, who is 37, said she was surrounded by relics from her own childhood, like her own pair of UGG boots.

"Uggs and digital cameras — has anything changed? Am I still just a 16-year-old?" she said.

Rhode skin and beauty products

Lewis also said it was "staggering" how popular Rhode, Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, had become.

"Everyone got the lip peptide treatment," Lewis said. "It's such a popular skincare brand."

Rhode's peptide lip tint retails for $18.

"We know that celebrity brands are so fickle," Lewis said, "but it almost feels like this may have successfully reached the point where it's bigger than her and will thrive independently."

Sol de Janeiro products
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 hair and body mist
Sol de Janeiro products were very popular, especially the fragrances.

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Another popular beauty brand was Sol de Janeiro, which makes body and hair care as well as fragrances.

Gen Z kids showed off their "Cheirosa '62" perfume mist, which Lewis said was a big hit this year.

A full-size, 240 ml bottle retails for $38.

Jellycats
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The tweens and teens went crazy over Jellycats.

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Tweens and teens went crazy over Jellycats, small plush toys that retail for $30 to $50.

"Jellycats were mentioned on every wish list, and they were very popular in hauls," Lewis said.

Lewis saw many Jellycats in haul videos but not as many as she expected, prompting her to question whether the kidult purchasing trend is declining.

"Are parents tired of buying their kids, their almost grown kids, stuffed animals? I don't know," Lewis said. "It feels very similar to Beanie Babies where it was a craze, but it wasn't able to sustain because no craze is."

White Fox apparel

Luxury loungewear remained popular this holiday season.

The $50 sweatpants from White Fox, which is headquartered in Australia, were "very popular" in haul videos, Lewis said.

"Athleisure had such a moment coming out of COVID, but young people are still very much prioritizing comfort clothes," Lewis said, noting that brands like Lululemon were also popular. "Teen and college-age girls, so many of them just wear sweat sets."

Roller Rabbit pajamas
Roller Rabbit Hearts Pajama Set
Roller Rabbit's pajamas retail for over $100.

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Roller Rabbit pajamas were a popular gift pick as well, according to Lewis' analysis.

Available in dozens of different brightly colored patterns as well as in short- and long-sleeve options, the pajamas retail from $138 to $158.

Lewis noted the pajamas convey a sense of status.

Shark hair tools

Whereas last year saw a craze for Dyson hair tools, this year was all about Shark tools.

"I don't think I could have been trusted when I was a teen with an expensive hair tool," Lewis said. "I just don't think I could have taken care of it and not accidentally broken it."

While the classic set of Dyson hair tools retails for $600, the Shark set is comparatively more affordable at $300.

Vanity desk and mirror
A set of makeup artist brushes in front of a vanity mirror.
Vanity mirrors or desks were popular gifts, too.

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While not a name-brand item, many tweens, teens, and college-age girls said in their Christmas haul TikToks that they got a vanity desk or a vanity mirror to put on their desk.

Vanity mirrors often come with lighting that is optimal to use while applying makeup. Depending on the brand, a desk with a vanity mirror might cost about $1,000.

Dae hair styling cream

A styling product from the brand Dae was a popular stocking stuffer, Lewis said.

The styling cream comes with a small wand that's helpful for doing a slick back hairstyle.

A 0.6 oz tube retails for $18.

Adidas Campus shoes
Sonia Lyson seen wearing Sporty & Rich grey cashmere grey jogging pants and Adidas black leather Campus sneakers, on April 10, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Adidas sneakers remained popular this year.

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Adidas also continued its reign of popularity.

The Campus 00s, which retail for $110, were the go-to pick, Lewis said.

In previous years, Adidas Gazelles and Sambas were the choice picks.

Alani Nu energy drink

Alani Nu energy drinks were a popular, small-dollar item. Lewis referred to it as the "cool girl energy drink" in her TikTok analysis.

A 12-pack retails for $30.

"What's fascinating about that is it is a very accessible energy drink, but it's also very aesthetic," Lewis told BI. "The energy drink that appeared in so many Christmas hauls this year was nowhere to be found in Christmas hauls last year. So that's a little bit about how quickly some of this stuff changes."

Touchland hand sanitizer

Touchland hand sanitizers were another popular stocking stuffer, Lewis said in her analysis.

"$10 for a tiny hand sanitizer is kind of crazy," she told BI.

But for a 30ml hand sanitizer, it still carries some clout, she said.

"These more affordable, or at least accessible, items that have a little bit of status associated, a little bit of clout," Lewis said. "You don't need to have the Louis Vuitton, or you don't need to even have the Sony camera."

LoveShackFancy Perfume
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LoveShackFancy's $125 perfumes were all the rage.

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LoveShackFancy's perfume in the scent "Forever In Love" was a hot gift, Lewis said.

A 2.5 oz bottle retails $125.

Other popular perfume runner-ups were Billie Eilish's "Eilish Eau de Parfum," which retails for $72 for a 3.4 oz bottle, and Glossier's "You," which costs $112 for a 100 ml bottle.

ONE/SIZE setting spray

Wrapping up the list was waterproof setting spray from ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr.

A 3.4 oz can of the mattifying spray retails for $32, adding to the subset of more affordable items that Lewis noted.

"There were not a lot of, I don't know, designer sunglasses. I did see a couple of designer purses," Lewis said. "It's not like there's one emerging or one dominant luxury item that everyone is feeling like they need to have."

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The best-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Golden Globes

Zoë Kravitz attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Zoë Kravitz attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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  • Celebrities gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California for the Golden Globes on Sunday.
  • Stars arrived at the awards show in bold suits and eye-catching gowns.
  • Elle Fanning and Adam Brody wore some of the most memorable looks of the night.

On Sunday, the 82nd annual Golden Globes kicked off at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

The biggest stars in television and film arrived on the red carpet ahead of the show, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.

Hollywood legend Ted Danson was in attendance to accept the Carol Burnett Award, while Viola Davis was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

They were just some of the stars wearing stunning ensembles. From dramatic ball gowns to daring suits, take a look at the best looks of the night.

Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Cyrus arrived in a black, floor-length gown designed by Celine.

It featured a halter neckline that plunged to her navel and was trimmed with silver beading, as were cutouts on the bodice. The neckline and cutouts formed a flower.

The back of the dress was open, with strips of sparkly fabric connecting the gown.

Zendaya
Zendaya attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Zendaya attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Louis Vuitton designed Zendaya's orange gown.

The form-fitting piece had a sweetheart neckline and hit Zendaya at the ankle. A train attached to Zendaya's waist flowed out behind her.

She wore Bulgari jewelry.

Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Sebastian Stan attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Instead of wearing a traditional suit, Stan's black jacket flowed to his calf and was trimmed with white, giving it a modern flair.

His black pants ruched around his legs, and he wore black shoes.

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Nicole Kidman attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Kidman's silver dress had one shoulder strap and was backless, creating a design that was elegant in front and daring from behind.

The custom Balenciaga piece was also covered in silver sparkles and had a train that glided as she walked.

The actor completed her outfit with a ponytail.

Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Dwayne Johnson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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The Rock posed in a shiny lilac top and a jacket in a slightly lighter shade of purple. He added a colorful brooch to his lapel and donned see-through sunglasses.

Black pants and shoes completed the look.

Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson attends the 2025 Golden Globes.
Sarah Paulson attends the 2025 Golden Globes.

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Instead of opting for a simple, little black dress, Paulson wore a dramatic gown decorated with feathers.

The strapless piece had a short train, a fitted waist, and a sweetheart neckline.

Paulson also wore vibrant blush and a statement choker necklace.

Emma Stone
Emma Stone attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Emma Stone attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Louis Vuitton custom-made Stone's red gown, which was strapless and puffed at the hips.

The dress also had a satin belt that extended out on one side, and Stone debuted a short haircut.

Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevigne attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Cara Delevingne attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards

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Delevingne chose a sparkly look for the night, wearing a high-neck, blue dress that was sleeveless.

Gems trimmed the neckline, adding even more glamour to the look.

Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Margaret Qualley attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Qualley's white dress had a square neckline, which was adorned with delicate beading.

The dress cinched at her waist with a shiny black bow, and the skirt featured tiers of ruffles that almost seemed to hover around Qualley.

Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Ariana Grande attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Grande's archival Givenchy Haute Couture gown first debuted in 1966, when Hubert de Givenchy's designs were heavily inspired by Audrey Hepburn.

The yellow silk dress was hand-beaded on the empire waist bodice. The skirt flowed to her ankles and was slightly ruched. White gloves and Swarovski jewels completed the retro look.

Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Colman Domingo attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Domingo played with patterns with his black and white Golden Globes look, which was designed by Valentino.

His suit was black, and he paired it with a white top covered in black polka dots. He wore a scarf in place of a tie that formed a bow on his neckline, which featured both a checked pattern and stripes.

Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Kate Winslet attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Winslet's single-breasted, white suit included a slightly oversize jacket and flared pants.

Black sparkly flowers were embroidered into the jacket on the bodice and sleeve, adding dimension to the look.

Viola Davis
Viola Davis attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Viola Davis attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Davis' black gown featured a V-neckline and an A-line shape. The skirt flowed to the floor after being cinched at her waist.

The gown was covered in delicate sparkly beading, which complemented the semi-sheer, multicolored cape attached to it.

Zoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Zoe Saldaña attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Saldaña chose a brown Saint Laurent dress for the Golden Globes.

The sparkly gown hugged her figure and curved into a plunge on the strapless neckline. She accessorized the look with a coordinating detached cape that functioned as a train.

Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Kate Hudson attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Hudson's navy ball gown, designed by Carolina Herrera, had a strapless neckline and full skirt. The dress was covered in sparkly floral embellishments that glittered as she walked the red carpet.

A coordinating choker necklace tied the look together.

Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Alexandra Daddario attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Daddario mixed textures with her custom Vivienne Westwood dress.

The asymmetrical neckline was covered in voluminous white feathers that spilled over the bodice, while the rest of the dress was made of sparkly black fabric.

Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Eddie Redmayne attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Redmayne chose a black and cream-patterned suit for the Golden Globes.

The slim-fit ensemble's jacket and pants featured a checked pattern. He paired the bold set with an off-white shirt with a popped-up collar. Black shoes grounded the look.

Jessica Gunning
Jessica Gunning attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Jessica Gunning attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Gunning, who is nominated for her performance in "Baby Reindeer," arrived at the awards show in a velvet blue dress.

A ruffled, voluminous layer of fabric covered the neckline of the dress, contrasting with the figure-hugging skirt.

Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Mindy Kaling attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Kaling arrived in a sparkly gold gown from Ashi Studio.

The form-fitting dress, which shimmered as Kaling walked the red carpet, had a strapless neckline and a slit on the side.

Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Cristin Milioti attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Milioti, who was nominated for her performance in "The Penguin," chose a simple black dress for the Golden Globes.

The gown's neckline was trimmed with angular, sparkly fabric designed to look like leaves, giving it a chic pop. That same trim was attached to Milioti's black gloves.

Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Elle Fanning attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Fanning's glamorous taupe gown from Balmain featured a full skirt, which cinched at the waist.

The V-neck bodice brought a modern edge to the gown's classic shape, as the top was covered in leopard-print fabric. Cartier jewelry completed the look.

Adam Brody
Adam Brody attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Adam Brody attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Adam Brody put a fresh twist on menswear with his deep-green suit from Prada. The double-breasted jacket had black hardware, and he accessorized with a white flower on one of his black lapels.

Black shoes completed the look.

Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Zoë Kravitz attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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The neckline of Kravitz's black gown plunged nearly to her navel, where a white ribbon cinched her waist.

The bow flowed out behind her in place of a train. Saint Laurent designed the dress.

Eiza González
Eiza González attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Eiza González attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Gucci designed the shimmering gold dress Gonzalez chose for the Golden Globes.

The figure-hugging dress was sleeveless and featured a high neckline, contrasting with the back, which was nearly entirely open aside from thin ties.

Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Rachel Brosnahan attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Brosnahan's deep-green gown was covered in architectural detailing, from the ruching across the bodice that flowed into one sleeve to a thigh-high slit on the skirt that allowed the fabric to cascade around her leg.

The dress also featured a subtle ombré, turning nearly blue at the bottom of the skirt.

Leighton Meester
Leighton Meester attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Leighton Meester attends the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.

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Meester's sage-green dress featured a cowl neck that dipped low on her chest.

She accessorized with a simple diamond necklace and bracelet.

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