Staff Writer 
Hollywood red-carpet evening becomes that much more exclusive with Beyoncé and Jay-Z hosting their mythical ‘Gold Party‘ immediately after the 97th Academy Awards of March 2, 2025.
This exclusive after-party has been the most sought-after invite in the world of Tinseltown since 2018 with the who-is-who of the world of cinema assembling at the iconic Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood for an evening of luxury, discretion, and revelry.
Gold Party was initially developed and marketed by music royalty Jay-Z and Beyoncé as an exclusive and private alternative to the typical Oscar after-parties. The Gold Party has developed into a red-carpet standard among Hollywood’s power crowd alongside the likes of the Vanity Fair bash, Madonna’s private bash, and the foundation gala of Elton John’s annually.
Chateau Marmont, the venue of the Gold Party, is the epitome of exclusivity and old-Hollywood sophistication. The hotel has been transformed into stunning theme parties of the past years, including an underground Hollywood bar with a black floor and a blinding crystal crystal chandelier that hung over the room. The grandeur of the ambiance and an ultra-discriminating guests‘ roster has set the Gold Party as the epitome of sophistication and desirability.
Year-round, the Gold Party has an attendance list that looks like a who’s who of Hollywood stars. Its previous guests include such stars as Rihanna, Adele, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Kylie Jenner, and Chrissy Teigen. The event has the star power of an awards ceremony with the stars vying with each other to mingle in the comfort of a private space free of public attention.
Unlike the rest of the Oscar after-parties, the Gold Party has a no-photos policy so that the guests will be able to enjoy the bash paparazzi- and social media- free. This extra discretion brings an air of exclusivity that has the Gold Party standing tall among the hottest ticket of the year.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z infused a few flourishes of individuality that acknowledge the cities they live in—Houston and Brooklyn—into the Gold Party. The previous themes include a bar that resembles a dive bar, a pool table, and beautifully designed experiences that blend high-style with a hip and casual space. This blend of luxury and reminiscing separates the Gold Party from the rest of the Oscar night events.
Despite the glamour of the star-studded appeal of the Gold Party, it has not been free of controversy. 2022 at the Chateau Marmont ignited a controversy regarding the venue and the working issues at the venue and put a shadow over the event. The party has however gone on and has been happening with Beyoncé and Jay-Z remaining resolute in providing an experience that has never been matched at the venue to the guests.
