See the Best Golden Globes Dresses Through the Years: Elle Fanning’s Couture Gown and More

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See the Best Golden Globes Dresses Through the Years: Elle Fanning’s Couture Gown and More

There’s no red carpet like a Golden Globes red carpet. Through the years, fan-favorite stars have showcased their best, boldest and most beautiful fashions at the annual awards show. 

When thinking back on the most standout Golden Globes looks, it’s hard to pick just one — but Jennifer Lopez is certainly a contender. She turned heads at the 2009 soirée when she stepped onto the red carpet in a gold Marchesa gown that featured a plunging neckline and a backless construction. The dress was finished with a cascading train. 

Beyoncé also brought the drama that year, commanding attention in an ivory Elie Saab gown. The strapless number hugged her famous curves and was equipped with a daring high slit. 

Elle Fanning also made headlines for her Pierre Balmain Haute Couture gown at the 2025 awards. Her look featured a leopard-print top and a massive ballgown skirt.

Keep scrolling to see the best Golden Globes dresses through the years: 

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See the Best Golden Globes Dresses Through the Years: Elle Fanning’s Couture Gown and More

There’s no red carpet like a Golden Globes red carpet. Through the years, fan-favorite stars have showcased their best, boldest and most beautiful fashions at the annual awards show. 

When thinking back on the most standout Golden Globes looks, it’s hard to pick just one — but Jennifer Lopez is certainly a contender. She turned heads at the 2009 soirée when she stepped onto the red carpet in a gold Marchesa gown that featured a plunging neckline and a backless construction. The dress was finished with a cascading train. 

Beyoncé also brought the drama that year, commanding attention in an ivory Elie Saab gown. The strapless number hugged her famous curves and was equipped with a daring high slit. 

Elle Fanning also made headlines for her Pierre Balmain Haute Couture gown at the 2025 awards. Her look featured a leopard-print top and a massive ballgown skirt.

Keep scrolling to see the best Golden Globes dresses through the years: 

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo rocked a plunging pelplum dress by Topshop at the 2025 awards. The look was finished with silver florals and halter straps. 

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldaña looked classy in a coffee Saint Laurent gown featuring a strapless neckline, all-over sequins and a matching cape at the 2025 awards. 

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Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley commanded attention at the 2025 Globes in a custom Chanel dress, featuring a square neckline, a black sparkly bow that snatched her waist and a tiered skirt. 

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Brianna LaPaglia

Brianna LaPaglia looked like a goddess in a bronze Maria Lucia Hohan dress finished with a sculptural neckline and corset bodice. 

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Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning was the talk of the night in a Pierre Balmain Haute Couture gown at the 2025 ceremony. Her ballgown featured a leopard-print neckline and a billowing skirt. 

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Taylor Swift

Swift was gorgeous in a green Gucci gown featuring a balconette top and fitted skirt at the 2024 awards.

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Hunter Schafer

At the 2024 Golden Globes, Schafer looked ethereal in a pink Prada dress that flowed as she strutted on the red carpet. 

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Timothee Chalamet

The actor looked handsome in a shimmery Celine Homme suit in 2024.

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Carey Mulligan

Mulligan slayed in a black vintage Schiaparelli dress equipped with a bedazzled top in 2024.

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Natalie Portman

Portman was angelic in a pastel and floral Dior Haute Couture gown in 2024.

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Margot Robbie

Robbie channeled her character, Barbie, for her 2024 Golden Globes look, dazzling in a hot pink Giorgio Armani Privé dress that was inspired by the 1977 Superstar Barbie doll. 

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Ayo Edebiri

Edebiri was red hot in a satin Prada dress featuring a strapless neckline and a cape that cascaded into a train in 2024.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

The Halloween actress was a sunny sight in a vibrant yellow Alex Perry gown.

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Laura Dern

The Big Little Lies alum played it cool in an oversized Givenchy suit.

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Lupita Nyong’o

The Black Panther star dazzled in a strapless floor-length beaded Calvin Klein gown at the 2019 ceremony.

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Charlize Theron

The actress wore a sleek black-and-white Dior dress, which she paired with Bvlgari jewels at the 2019 ceremony.

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Nicole Kidman

The Big Little Lies star turned heads in a form-fitting burgundy Michael Kors dress with Christian Louboutin shoes and Harry Winston jewels at the 2019 ceremony.

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Regina King

The Seven Seconds Emmy Winner wore a remarkable custom-made rosé-sequined Alberta Ferretti dress in 2019.

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Dakota Johnson

For the 2018 show, Johnson wowed in a black Gucci dress with breathtaking embellishments.

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Diane Kruger

Kruger looked regal in her black beaded Prada gown, which included a matching cape at the 2018 ceremony.

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Issa Rae

Showing some serious leg in Atelier Prabal Gurung gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the 2018 show.

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Alison Brie

In a Vassilis Zoulias gown/pants combo with Bulgari jewlery and Louboutin shoes at the 2018 ceremony.

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Emma Stone

The La La Land star stunned in a whimsical Valentine gown featuring star patterns and a plunging neckline to the 2017 ceremony. 

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Brie Larson

The Kong: Skull Island beauty wore a deep red Rodarte gown that featured a sweetheart neckline to the 2017 ceremony. 

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Ruth Negga

The Preacher actress shined on the red carpet in a silver Louis Vuitton gown at the 2017 ceremony. 

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Brie Larson

The Room actress stunned in a glittering Calvin Klein dress with ab-flaunting cutouts at the 2016 Golden Globes, where she picked up the award for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture. "I feel very protected, like I have Joan of Arc armor on," Larson told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet.

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Jennifer Lopez

The Shades of Blue actress made jaws drop in a caped, marigold Giambattista Valli dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, a Judith Leiber clutch and a cool 200 carats of Harry Winston diamonds at the 2016 ceremony.

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Viola Davis

The How to Get Away with Murder star rocked a gen z yellow, one-shoulder, Michael Kors gown almost as bright as her smile to the 2017 ceremony. 

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Julianne Moore

At the 2015 ceremony, the Best Actress in a Drama winner for Still Alice glittered in this sequined, ombre Givenchy number, complete with a feathered hemline.

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Lupita Nyong'o

As soon as the 12 Years a Slave actress stepped onto the red carpet at the 2014 show in this scarlet, caped confection by Ralph Lauren, she became a household name.

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Emma Watson

The Harry Potter alum embraced the best of both worlds in this slitted Dior dress over cigarette pants in 2014.

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Angelina Jolie

Instead of her usual black, the actress chose a stunning long-sleeved emerald Atelier Versace gown encrusted with Swarovski crystals in 2011.

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Marion Cotillard

The Rust and Bone star looked bright and alive in an orange-hued Dior Haute Couture gown, which she paired with Chopard jewelry in 2013.

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Kate Hudson

The only thing more dazzling than the actress' golden waves and mega-watt smile at the 2002 Golden Globes? Her plunging champagne-colored Atelier Versace gown.

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Reese Witherspoon

Following her split from husband Ryan Philippe, the actress made a super sexy comeback in a canary yellow Nina Ricci dress, ruby Brian Atwood heels and a chic new 'do at the 2007 Golden Globes.

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Scarlett Johansson

The actress showed off her bombshell curves in a body-hugging red Valentino gown at the 2006 Golden Globes.

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Jennifer Aniston

She played it safe with the color, but there was nothing boring about the slit-up-to-there Valentino Couture gown Jen rocked with Versace shoes at the 2010 Golden Globes.

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Emily Blunt

The British star looked prettier than ever in a blush pink Dolce & Gabbana gown at the 2010 awards show.

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Demi Moore

In 2009 the then 46-year-old actress looked radiant in a pale apricot halter gown by Dior with Cartier jewels.

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Jennifer Lopez

The actress stole the spotlight at the 2009 Golden Globes in a gold Marchesa gown with a plunging neckline and bare back.

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Beyonce

The singer flaunted her amazing body in an ivory strapless Elie Saab gown with a show-stopping Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklace at the 2009 Golden Globes.

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Anne Hathaway

Glitzy and gorgeous! The actress looked gorgeous in 2011, wearing a bronze-colored Armani Prive gown.

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Sienna Miller

Stunning in Marchesa! Miller looked pretty and primped in a gorgeous, cream-colored Marchesa gown with intricate beading at the bodice at the 2007 award show. She paired her look with a braid up top.

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Jennifer Garner

The actress donned a glamorous red vintage Valentino gown with Harry Winston jewels at the 2005 Golden Globes.

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Emma Stone

Lovely in Lanvin! Emma Stone looked demure in a berry-colored Lanvin gown paired with an intricate belt and embroidered shoulder detailing at the 2012 award show. She paired her look with Lorraine Schwartz jewels, a clutch by Cartier and a gorgeous, smoldering smoky eye.

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Charlize Theron

The pale yellow chiffon Christian Dior dress Theron chose for the 2004 Golden Globes was one of her best looks ever.

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Mila Kunis

The actress transformed into an A-list movie star when she stepped out at the 2011 Golden Globes in a green Vera Wang gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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Kate Beckinsale

Beckinsale looked exquisite in this vintage Christian Dior gown comprised of lace and beading in 2006. The star paired her look with gorgeous emerald earrings.

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Olivia Wilde

"I'm really comfortable!" the actress told Us Weekly of the dazzling Marchesa ball gown she paired with gold spiked Christian Louboutin booties at the 2011 Golden Globes.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

She picked up a best actress award for her role as Carrie Bradshaw this year -- and played the part in this beautiful, sequined, gray chiffon and tulle gown in 2004.