MAURA Higgins took the Golden Globes by storm as she goes all out to crack America.

mingled with A-listers and was collared by rapper for a backstage selfie.

Maura Higgins attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.Maura Higgins took the Golden Globes by storm as she goes all out to crack AmericaCredit: Getty NINTCHDBPICT001051066244Maura and Snoop Dogg cosied up at the 83rd Golden Globe awardsCredit: Instagram 83rd Annual Golden Globes - ArrivalsThe 35-year-old made a shock appearance on the red carpet as she mingled with A-listersCredit: Getty Los Angeles, USA. January 11th, 2026. Maura Higgins arriving at the 83rd Golden Globes Ceremony, The Beverley Hilton Hotel. Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS/Alamy Live NewsMaura is currently appearing on the US Celebrity Traitors, airing on PeacockCredit: Alamy

is on a roll after landing a place in — and insiders said she was determined to break into films.

A source said: “Being invited to the Golden Globes is massive and she used that opportunity wisely.

“Maura is serious about acting and wants to break through into her next role.”

Other stars on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA included and .

sheer vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland gown turned heads while custom-made Givenchy number drew comparisons to one of the designer’s dresses worn by to the 2015 .

Wednesday actress Jenna’s Dilara Findikoglu outfit was demure at the front but daring at the side.

chose a butter yellow top and sparkly skirt from Louis Vuitton while opted for a one-sleeve gown from the French fashion house.

wore a classic black Chanel gown, with a white feather trim, while Irish actress Jessie Buckley chose a blue silk Dior dress.

Hedda actress was in a metallic green dress from Balenciaga, which she wore with jewellery from Bulgari, and chose a custom-made Giorgio Armani Privé gown with Swarovski rhinestones on the neckline.

But it was Maura who stole the show.

Since finding fame in in 2019, she has carved out a career as a model and influencer.

Three years ago she landed a debut role in Irish feelgood film The Spin — and was tipped for success by director Michael Head.

At the end of last year she signed up in the US to Creative Artists Agency, which looks after stars including and .

Maura also switched her publicity team from respected British agency Dundas to American heavyweight Align.

The source said: “Maura means business and is laser-focused.

“She’s incredibly bright and very charming and makes it hard for people not to like her — and that will take her far in Hollywood.

“There is potential for her to split her time between the US and London, where she has a home.

“She couldn’t be more excited for the future.”

Meanwhile, fans watching on TV declared “skinny” was back in fashion amid the fat jabs craze.

Screen veteran Kathy Bates, 77, has credited Ozempic for helping her shift the last 20lb in her 100lb weight drop.

One viewer wrote online: “Did everybody leave their waists at home?”

Another added: “Damn, everybody looking skinny as f***.”

83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly HillsShe recently caused a subtitle mix-up as her strong Irish accent wasn’t quite picked upCredit: Reuters 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - ArrivalsThe TV personality appears to be cementing her star status as she shocked fans with her US red carpet debutCredit: Getty