Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, more - Golden Globes red carpet pictures

The Golden Globes are always a surefire hint that the countdown to the Oscars is underway, and with The Artist and The Descendants leading the movie winners, the race to take the top prizes at the Academy Awards is definitely on. Homeland, Downton Abbey and Kate Winslet were also among those recognised in the TV categories.

Hollywood's A-listers were out in force for the 69th annual Golden Globes - hosted once again by Ricky Gervais from Los Angeles. Move through a gallery of red carpet arrivals below: