50 Bold Golden Globes Looks That Will Forever Go Down in History
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The Golden Globes red carpet draws out a lineup of glamorous gowns each year, but you can expect some outrageous "OMG" looks, too. Whether it was a celeb who chose to wear a sparkly suit or go totally sheer, there are always a few stars willing to break all the fashion rules. They're the ladies who had us texting our friends, "Did you see her dress?!" and it's precisely why we'll always remember their red carpet outfits.
While this year's red carpet is going to look different due to COVID-19, we're sure these A-listers are still going to pull out all the tops for the virtual red carpet. In the meanwhile, if you need a refresher on which celebs wore what to the Golden Globes over the years, we've compiled 40 of the most memorable looks ever to hit the red carpet. See the boldest looks in history.
— Additional reporting by Nikita Charuza
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow revealed her lingerie underneath her sheer, ruffled Fendi maxi gown at the 2020 Golden Globes. Rather than layering her statement necklace over the high neckline, Gwyneth accessorized in a subtler way, a style move we're not used to seeing but one that might have been suggested by her stylist, Elizabeth Saltzman.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, who was styled by stylist Joseph Cassell, chose a jewel-toned, floor-sweeping gown from Etro with a cutout at the center at the 2020 Golden Globes. Her mismatched gemstone earrings accented the colors in her statement number, which she finished with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington's Altuzarra look made quite the statement at the 2020 Golden Globes. The actress chose to go bra-less, accessorizing her sleek blazer with a thick body chain underneath, which hugged the waistline of her slitted silk skirt. Kerry, styled by Law Roach, finished the ensemble with striking Magda Butrym heels and Marli earrings.
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Billy Porter
Billy Porter's custom tuxedo gown was the "white swan" look of the night, created by Alex Vinash at the 2020 Golden Globes. He accessorized with sparkling Jimmy Choo boots and a metallic box clutch.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez's double-bow Valentino gown reminded us of the presents underneath our Christmas tree at the 2020 Golden Globes. What's even more extraordinary? She was swathed in 145 carats of Henry Winston emeralds and diamonds!
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Anne Hathaway
Wearing an Elie Saab dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewels, a Jimmy Choo bag, and Olgana Paris shoes at the 2019 Golden Globes.
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Penélope Cruz
Wearing a Ralph & Russo gown with Atelier Swarovski jewels at the 2019 Golden Globes.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress with Fred Leighton jewels at the 2018 Globes.
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Diane Kruger
Wearing a Prada dress with Fred Leighton jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch at the 2018 Globes.
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Kerry Washington
Wearing a Prabal Gurung dress with Roger Vivier booties and Lorraine Schwartz jewels at the 2018 Globes.
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Wearing a Marc Jacobs Spring 2018 look with a matching headwrap and Irene Neuwirth jewels at the 2018 Globes.
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Mandy Moore
Wearing a Rosie Assoulin dress with Jimmy Choo shoes, Irene Neuwirth jewels, and a Tyler Ellis clutch at the 2018 Globes.
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Emily Ratajkowski
Emily wore a gold cutout Reem Acra gown, Stuart Weitzman heels, and H. Stern 18k gold earrings to the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.
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Janelle Monáe
Janelle wore an Armani asymmetrical dress, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, and Forevermark jewels to the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita wore a Ralph Lauren Collection scarlet gown and Fred Leighton jewels to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.
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Zoe Saldana
Zoe wore a Prabal Gurung dress, Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, a pink Bottega Veneta clutch, and Christian Louboutin pumps to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.
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Tilda Swinton
Tilda wore a Jil Sander dress and a Fred Leighton necklace to the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.
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Amal Clooney
Amal wore Dior Haute Couture, Harry Winston jewels, and her own gloves to the 2015 Golden Globe Awards.
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