The 50 Best Golden Globes Looks of All Time

Nominated for Challengers, Zendaya attended the 2025 in a custom Louis Vuitton dress inspired by Joyce Bryant. It was her new diamond ring, later revealed to be an engagement gift from Tom Holland, that grabbed the most headlines, however.

At the 2024 awards, Dua Lipa, who made a brief cameo in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, picked out a strapless Schiaparelli gown complete with gilded detailing that imitated the look of human anatomy.

Fanning is always one to channel classic Hollywood glamour on the step and repeat, but this archival Balmain number dated to the early 1960s certainly stood out. The actor accessorized the museum-worthy piece with dazzling Cartier jewels.

As if Schafer’s sheer Prada dress wasn’t enough of a statement on its own, the piece came to life (thanks to some strong gusts of wind) as the actor posed on the red carpet.

While she didn’t walk the red carpet at the 2023 ceremony, Rihanna did sneak into the Golden Globes in a velvet black, strapless Schiaparelli gown with her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, on her arm.

Chalamet has also pushed the boundaries of mens wear on the red carpet, and this embellished harness from 2019 is a perfect example of that.

At the 2019 ceremony, Ronan embraced 1920s flapper style in a fringe-covered, low-cut gown.

Nyong’o’s dress, with its layers of beaded fringe and unique neckline, looked like an absolute work of art at the 2019 awards.

Leave it to Gaga to match her hair to her custom Valentino gown at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards.

Kidman took home the award for Best Actress in a Mini Series for her performance in Big Little Lies while wearing this gorgeous Givenchy gown with an intricate bodice.

Jolie embraced old Hollywood glamour at the 2018 awards in this gorgeous dress with a sheer overlay and ostrich feather trim.

Stone dressed in theme at the 2017 Golden Globes when she won the award for Best Actress for her performance in La La Land, which featured the song, “City of Stars.”

Lawrence’s Dior gown at the 2017 awards is a masterclass in the power of clean lines and bold colors.

Larson ended her 2016 awards night with the perfect accessory to match her Calvin Klein Collection dress: a Golden Globe for her performance in Room.

Johnson shined in a silver embellished dress with a train at the 2015 Golden Globes.

It seems silver was the theme of the 2015 awards, as Moore also embraced the glam hue in a halter-neck Givenchy gown with a hem full of ostrich feathers.

Watson made the bold choice to wear a dress over pants—it was 2014, after all.

Nyong’o has had a lot of gorgeous red carpet moments over the years, but this off-the-shoulder caped gown from the Golden Globes in 2014 is definitely one of her best.

The 2013 Golden Globes were an important event for Hathaway. Not only did she win Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Les Misérables, but she looked gorgeous doing so in this white, strapless Chanel gown with a subtle peplum.

Chastain attended the Golden Globe Awards in 2012 literally dripping in pearls.

Portman looked extremely elegant in 2011, wearing a pale pink strapless dress decorated with a large red rose on the bust when she took home the award for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan.

A blonde Stone kept it simple and chic in a pale coral, backless dress at the 2011 ceremony.

Hathaway looked like a golden disco ball in this long-sleeved gown with structured shoulders and a daringly low-cut backside at the awards in 2011.

Kunis’s emerald green one-shoulder gown from the 2011 Globes was a work of art.

Kidman’s gold Nina Ricci gown with bow embellishments looked like it was poured on to her before she walked the red carpet at the awards in 2010.

Diaz didn’t let the rain ruin her Golden Globes night. She chose a white and red umbrella to match her McQueen dress while walking the red carpet in 2010.

Looking like a Golden Globe trophy herself, Fox attended the awards in a glittering, sleeveless dress in 2009.

Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to the plunge dress, and this one by Marchesa was as good as gold in 2009.

Mendes decorated her white strapless gown with a gorgeous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace at the awards in 2009.

Miller looked like a goddess at the 2007 Golden Globes in this white and gold Marchesa dress with a draped neckline. Of course, the braided hairstyle added to the Grecian effect.

Witherspoon always brings the sunshine to the red carpet, which was exactly what she did when she showed up in this vibrant knee-length dress to the awards in 2007.

Johansson was not to be missed at the 2006 ceremony when she arrived in this bright red Valentino gown.

While Blanchett didn’t take home the award for her performance in The Aviator in 2005, this periwinkle, one-sleeved gown was definitely a win.

It’s ironic that Theron wore this extremely feminine, pale yellow dress to the Globes in 2004, as it was the same year she took home the award for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster.

Hudson went for a very glam look in this gold, embellished Versace gown with a plunging neckline.

Berry won her first and only Golden Globe in 2000 while wearing this custom white lace dress with red floral embellishments and a matching lace shawl.

Flockhart’s 2000s dress, with its cap sleeves, beading, and matching choker, is the most early aughts look one could imagine...in the best way possible.

In 2000, Courtney Love showed up in peak Rock & Roll fashion. She wore a tattered Dior gown by John Galliano.

The actor looked like a trophy herself in this sequin-covered silver dress at the award show in 1999.

Paltrow and then-boyfriend Brad Pitt matched in black and white ensembles at the 1996 Golden Globes. Paltrow, specifically, looked chic in a simple, dual-toned halter neck dress.

Stone wore a white silk gown with an impossibly high slit and a matching shirt tied around her waist to the awards in 1995.

Hunt snagged her first of four Golden Globe wins in a purple lace dress with a bustier top back in 1994.

Lewis proved that suiting isn’t just for the men at the 49th annual Golden Globes in 1992.

Pfeiffer attended the 1992 Golden Globes in a backless black dress were her then-boyfriend, actor and producer, Fisher Stevens.

The actor wore an oversized gray suit to pick up her first ever Golden Globe at the awards in 1990. Ever since then, Roberts has been embracing tailoring whole heartedly and still loves a good suit to this day.

Huston attended the award in 1974 with then-husband Jack Nicholson. The actor wore a sleek silk set with a fur scarf wrapped around her neck.

Cher wore one of her signature ab-baring sets, and a fur coat, to the 1973 awards.

Hedren won the award for “New Star of the Year” in 1964 while wearing this gorgeous, sleek black gown with a string of pearls.

If this gorgeous, emerald gown Monroe wore in 1962 looks familiar to you, it’s because Kim Kardashian wore it last year after donning the actor’s “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress at the Met Gala.

Taylor wore a gorgeous, floral gown with a gathered skirt at the awards in 1958, but the real star of this outfit was the vintage 19th century tiara that sat perched on her head.