The Super Bowl is an event that determines who is the cream of the crop in the world of football, an event that finds itself being played and aired smack dab in the Hollywood’s award season. So, how does this game fit into the red carpet glamor? It’s easier than one may think.
The two Sundays prior to the Super Bowl played host to the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and the Sundays to come will bring on the Grammys and Oscars. Right in the middle was a showdown between the New York Giants and New England Patriots, an event not much different from the awards that surround it.
The stars may not have been wearing fancy gowns or waiting for grab bags full of Swarovski crystals, but they were still out in full force in Indianapolis. From Katy Perry to Steven Tyler and Neil Patrick Harris to Matthew Morrison the paparazzi had their eye out for celebrities at the big game, and pregame events, just as much as they do on any red carpet.
What is an award show if it weren’t people vying to be the best in what they do? That is exactly what the Super Bowl is; two teams looking to win the title of being the best in the NFL. It is an event that people gather to watch; much the same as pop culture junkies gathering for award shows. Not to mention, the halftime show is as revered as the performances at the Grammys.
The Super Bowl event plays host to an award show of its own. On Saturday night the NFL Honors event was held in which awards were given by the AP in categories such as Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and Offensive Player. The awards were hosted by Alec Baldwin and featured a musical performance by Lenny Kravitz. What was that about the Super Bowl not fitting into awards season?
Even though there was no E! Red Carpet Special, no episode of Fashion Police devoted to the game, the Super Bowl holds many traditions and brings out so many people that it falls right in with the awards happening the weeks before and after.
When your team wins you cheer, just as you would when your favorite show or actor takes home an award. When they lose, you yell or think of all the reasons why it should have been different (putting Patriots fans and Glee fans on equal ground).
So what’s the one major difference between the big game and the awards? The Giants walked away with the trophy, not Modern Family or The Artist.
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