Glamour Redefined—Documenting Where Artistry and Audiences Meet

Through the lens of Getty Images' photographers and videographers, the entertainment industry revealed the icons, innovators, and unexpected inspirations that defined entertainment’s evolving landscape. From the ovations and spectacle of the Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala to groundbreaking streaming events, 2025 marked an unforgettable year of creative and cultural impact—reminding us how the arts bring people together through shared moments of expression, celebration, and connection.

“This image came about in one of those moments when things don’t go as planned, but there’s a silver lining. Security moved my position, and I ended up off to the side, on a staircase. While this angle initially didn’t seem ideal, I was able to capture this side view with nothing obscuring her face. I knew it was something special in the moment—the elevation and visual elements aligned, and Dua Lipa looked so ethereal in the fake clouds.”

‑ Emma McIntyre, Photographer

“In this rare moment of reflection, King Charles takes a second to look to the skies as the cheers of the Life Guards Regiment reverberate around Windsor Castle after presenting the soldiers with their new Colours—a longstanding tradition. As a royal photographer for over twenty years, it’s about capturing these fleeting moments of humanity behind the history and ceremony of the world’s most famous family and providing people with a glimmer into their personalities and day‑to‑day lives.”

‑ Chris Jackson, Photographer