It was a union of the US and Australia over the weekend at the annual G’Day USA tourism and awards night.
The red carpet was a buzz with some of Australia’s biggest names in entertainment from comedian Rebel Wilson; actresses Nicole Kidman and Rachel Griffiths; actors Anthony LaPaglia, Russel Crowe and Liam Hemsworth; plus musicians Nathaniel and Human Nature.
Also in attendance was Australian politician and Federal Liberal MP, Malcolm Turnbull.
Our 2015 G’Day USA Honouree Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky hit the red carpet! #Gdayusa #AACTAs pic.twitter.com/fTDHSBv7at
— G’DAY USA (@GDAYUSAofficial) February 1, 2015
But it wasn’t just the Aussie actors bringing the glitz to this year’s event, Qantas ambassador John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston walked down the red carpet as did ‘Still Alice’s’ Julianne Moore and more.
700 guests were entertained with performances by Aussie musicians Human Nature, Shephard and Nathaniel.
During the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards, seven winners were nominated for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
Just hangin’ with Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG nominee @RealHughJackman at @GdayUSAofficialpic.twitter.com/7HEChxNI
— Angela Bishop (@AngelaBishop) January 13, 2013
‘Birdman’ took out the most awards, including Best Film, Screenplay, Direction and Lead Actor (Michael Keaton).
Julianne Moore won Best Lead Actress for her role in ‘Still Alice’s’.
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Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth (best known for playing Marvel’s Thor) was the man of the night, as the 2015 G’Day USA Honouree.
His ‘Avengers’ co-star Scarlett Johansson presented him the award, which acknowledges his representation of Australia in American culture.
