Golden Globe Awards: Clooney brings some friends

George Clooney and wife Amal arrive at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards. Photo / AP

Show Bits brings you the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, through the eyes of Associated Press journalists.

George Clooney arrived exactly an hour before the start of the Golden Globe Awards, and he brought along some famous friends.

Model Cindy Crawford and actor Bill Murray rode in a sport utility vehicle with Clooney, who upon exiting the vehicle pointed out his new wife, Amal, to bleacher fans.

The group received boisterous cheers, but the loudest ones were reserved for Mr. and Mrs. Clooney.

The red carpet is a treacherous place for a long dress, as Allison Janney learned the hard way when "The Imitation Game" director Morten Tyldum stepped on Janney's red gown, causing the "Mom" star to stumble.

Allison Janney arrives at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards. Photo / AP

Once Tyldum realized what he'd done, he turned to face a laughing Janney.

The actress, clearly looking relieved that she hadn't taken a more dramatic trip, assured him everything was OK.

Janne and Morten Tyldum arrive at the awards. Photo / AP

Before the other big-name celebrities arrived at the Golden Globe Awards, Jeremy Piven, Adrian Grenier and other stars of the "HBO" show "Entourage" put in a little work.

The actors and co-stars Kevin Dillon and Kevin Connolly appeared to be shooting scenes for the upcoming "Entourage" movie. Between takes, they chatted and joked while other members of the production worked.

Jerry Ferrara, from left, Kevin Dillon, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Jeremy Piven arrive at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards. Photo / AP

Just before their other acting friends and colleagues arrived to walk the red carpet for real, the "Entourage" group called things a wrap.

Jack Black looked like a man on a mission as he stepped out of a sport utility vehicle and headed straight to the bleachers - not the red carpet - so he could begin his Golden Globes night posing for selfies with fans.After stopping for one group and then another, the actor eventually made his way to the carpet.

Jack Black arrives at the Golden Globe Awards. Photo / AP

Black was the first star to get close to fans during Golden Globes but not the only early arrival to show them the love. Renee Russo blew a kiss to the crowd as she walked by.

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