The red carpet in pictures [updating]

Hollywood stars are bringing plenty of style (as well as The Substance) to the Golden Globes red carpet, as awards season kicks off in Los Angeles.

The ceremony is the first major celebrity event of the year, and a key early milestone on the film awards calendar, which concludes with the Oscars on 2 March.

Fresh from the Christmas break, celebrities are usually in a playful and relaxed mood at the Globes, and ready to have some fun on the red carpet.

Here are some of the stars and outfits that have stood out so far – with plenty more to follow.