Behind the Scenes at the Gotham Awards: Unmasking Margot Robbie's 'Hi Barbie' Moment and the Bond Between Natalie Portman and Charles Melton
A-list stars including Margot Robbie, Robert De Niro, and Natalie Portman stole the spotlight at the Gotham Awards From De Niro's unedited speech to Portman's bond with Charles Melton, it was a night filled with memorable moments Margot Robbie wowed the crowd with her Barbie-inspired outfit, while Laura Dern and Greta Gerwig had an adorable 'Little Women' reunion Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio also made their presence felt, adding to the star-studded affair
Top Hollywood celebrities brought their A-game to the 2023 Gotham Awards in New York City, organized by the Gotham Film & Media Institute on November 27th at Cipriani Wall Street. The event honored standout films like Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon, as well as indie favorites like Past Lives and Anatomy of a Fall, with special tributes and major awards.
Melton, 32, was named the winner of the Outstanding Supporting Performance award for his role in May December, and his costar Portman, 42, wasted no time in celebrating his achievement. An onlooker exclusively tells We that she was incredibly proud and animated after Melton's win.
The highlight of the event, however, was De Niro's powerful speech as he presented the Gotham Historical Icon & Creator Tribute to Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. On stage, the 80-year-old declared, "History isn't history anymore. Truth is not truth. Even facts are being replaced by alternative facts, driven by conspiracy theories and ugliness."
De Niro insisted that his comments were "manipulated" without his consent, but that didn't stop him from denouncing former President Donald Trump's "falsehoods." The insider reported that De Niro was visibly upset about the teleprompter error. Keep reading for additional behind-the-scenes information from the 2023 Gotham Awards.
Robert De Niro’s Unedited Speech
As he stepped onto the stage, De Niro informed the audience that his speech had been "edited," but he defiantly proceeded to deliver the full version. An insider described the moment as "very dramatic and very tense," to Us.
Robert De Niro Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Natalie Portman Bonds With Charles Melton
Portman was startled when her co-star, who is much older than her, won the award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. The two of them appeared to have a good relationship and were seen taking smoke breaks together several times during the night. An observer noted, "They seem close."
Natalie Portman Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Margot Robbie Gives Her Best ‘Barbie’
Robbie was greeted by crowds cheering “Hi Barbie,” which she happily echoed in response. The actress emulated the 1964 Black Magic Barbie in an all-black Prada ensemble.
Charles Melton Mike Coppola/Getty Images
Laura Dern and Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ Reunion
Dern, along with Gerwig, who collaborated on the 2019 film Little Women, were seen with Robbie at the occasion. According to the insider, the three of them "appeared to be very enthusiastic about hanging out."
Bradley Cooper Lets Loose
The Maestro star was “in great spirits” and laughed all night.
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Kate Mara and Jamie Bell’s Date Night
The married pair, who tied the knot in 2017, were spotted getting affectionate during their unusual public appearance. Bell affectionately embraced Mara all night, and she enthusiastically cheered when he went on stage to present an award.
Leonardo DiCaprio Lurks Backstage
DiCaprio attempted to stay under the radar backstage and only made a brief appearance at the afterparty. “He said hi to a few people … then left,” the insider tells Us.
