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Bradley Cooper might owe Glen Powell a thank-you card after the Golden Globes — or at least a nod of respect. Powell may be the hottest thing in Hollywood right now, but he’s also doing the most to snag the title of Most Annoying on the red carpet. Cooper used to hold that honor, but Powell seems determined to defend it like his life depends on it.
In case you haven’t noticed, Powell has been everywhere lately, riding the wave of his breakout in Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick.” Hustle’s the name of his game, and honestly, we can’t knock it. The guy has clearly earned his spot! From his steamy — not to mention controversial — romcom with Sydney Sweeney, “Anyone But You,” to top-billing the “Twisters” reboot and co-writing the comedy-crime hit “Hit-Man,” Powell’s been busy. Oh, and that last project? It earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Not too shabby, Powell!
Regarding the awards show, we must admit, Powell does clean up well — the tux was certainly working if you ask us. But looking good doesn’t excuse everything. First, he copied Cooper’s signature shtick of dragging his parents to the red carpet (cute, but unoriginal). Then, he strolled into the event wearing sunglasses. Yes, sunglasses. At night. In a room full of actors pretending to be humble. Glen, was the blinding flash of cameras worse than the sheer intensity of that oversized, very enthusiastic smile of yours?
Like Bradley, Glen seems hell-bent on proving he’s a mama’s boy
Glen Powell clearly isn’t interested in showing up to the 2025 Golden Globes with a romantic date — he’s keeping it all in the family. Instead of a lover on his arm, Powell brought along his mom and dad, Cyndy and Glen Sr. And while it was giving Bradley Cooper, Powell insists it’s all about celebrating his wins with the people who matter most.
“This was a very surreal year that I got to have my family with me to celebrate this moment — it’s pretty wild,” he told E! News. And his parents couldn’t be more excited, with his mom telling the outlet, “It’s a big night for us. ‘Hit-Man’ is one of those that he found, he wrote and produced. It’s a journey that we’ve been on a long time and we’re really proud.”
Now, about those sunglasses — Powell didn’t offer up much of an explanation for that questionable fashion choice. But at least somebody appreciated the look. Comedian Nikki Glaser, who’s apparently nursing a massive crush on him, was thrilled he kept the shades on. “He is going to be in the back, and he has to wear sunglasses so he can’t make eye contact with me,” she joked to E! News. “Because it will throw me. I need to stay dry.” At least Powell’s shades are working for someone — even if they leave the rest of us rolling our eyes.
