There were a few familiar faces missing from the Golden Globes red carpet this year.
Namely, the partners of some of the most famous women in Hollywood.
According to the New York Times, instead of bringing their partners along, eight actresses chose to escort leading gender and social justice activists down the red carpet, to shine a spotlight on sexual harassment and inequality in the entertainment industry.
The 75th Annual Golden Globes dresses.
Allison WilliamsAllison Williams at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Dove CameronDove Cameron at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Alison SudolAlison Sudol at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partner2018 Golden GlobesBlanco Blanco at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyAllison JanneyAllison Janney at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Debra MessingDebra Messing at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty. "I am wearing black to thank and honour all of the brave whistleblowers who came forward and shared their stories of harassment and assault, stand in solidarity with all my sisters around the globe. This is not about Hollywood, this is about every woman in every industry globally.Guiliana RancicGuiliana Rancic at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerLaura MaranoLaura Marano at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Missi PyleMissi Pyle at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Rachel BrosnahanRachel Brosnahan at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Samara WeavingSamara Weaving at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerTanika RayTanika Ray at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Yvonne StrahovskiYvonne Strahovski at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Zuri HallZuri Hall at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Tracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis Ross at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerCatherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-Jones at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Frankie ShawFrankie Shaw at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Alexis BledelAlexis Bledel at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerAlicia VikanderAlicia Vikander at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Issa RaeIssa Rae at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Christina HendricksChristina Hendricks at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Jessica BielJessica Biel at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerSarah PaulsonSarah Paulson at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Samira WileySamira Wiley at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Dakota JohnsonDakota Johnson at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Heidi KlumHeidi Klum at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
From our partnerChrissy MetzChrissy Metz at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.Michelle WilliamsActor Michelle Williams (R) and activist Tarana Burke. Image: GettySamira WileySamira Wiley attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyIssa RaeIssa Rae attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: Getty
From our partnerSarah PaulsonSarah Paulson attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyChristina HendricksChristina Hendricks attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyKendall JennerKendall Jenner attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyIsabelle HuppertIsabelle Huppert attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: Getty
From our partnerGwendoline ChristieGwendoline Christie attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyOctavia SpencerOctavia Spencer attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyMichelle PfeifferMichelle Pfeiffer attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyJessica ChastainJessica Chastain attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: Getty
From our partnerZoe KravitzZoe Kravitz attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyLena WaitheLena Waithe attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyMillie Bobby BrownMillie Bobby Brown attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyLily JamesLily James attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: Getty
From our partnerElisabeth MossElisabeth Moss attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyKate HudsonKate Hudson attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyGillian AndersonGillian Anderson attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: GettyAngelina JolieAngelina Jolie attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Image: Getty
From our partnerBlanco BlancoBlanco Blanco at the 75th Annual Golden Globes. Image via Getty.
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The actresses include Laura Dern, Amy Poehler, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Michelle Williams and Shailene Woodley.
This act was to make a statement in the spirit of Times Up, a movement and legal fund which was set up to help those who have experienced sexual assault, harassment and inequality in the workplace.
The activists included Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, Ai-jen Poo, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance; and Billie Jean King, founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation and Women’s Tennis Association.
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Nearly every Hollywood actress also opted to wear black on the red carpet in a show of support for the movement.