The very best Golden Globes dresses of all time.

The 2025 Golden Globes are upon us, kicking off awards season on January 6 (Australian time) to give us some much-needed Hollywood fanfare.

With television and film's biggest stars in attendance — from Zendaya to Nicole Kidman — the guest list boasts a who's who of the arts world. But these actors aren't just killing it on screen, no! They're showing up in award-worthy gowns, too.

The Golden Globe Awards have been a staple of the entertainment calendar for 80 years. Which means we've seen our fair share of impressive looks these past eight decades. But there are those special few moments that live on in our minds (and Pinterest boards) for all time.

Here, and in no particular order because you simply can't make us rank such a selection of looks, are the very best Golden Globes dresses of all time.

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Lily Collins, 2017

Wearing a pink gown with rose appliqués by Zuhair Murad, Lily Collins made a striking debut at the Golden Globes. Her girl Emily Cooper would be so proud of this look!

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Gemma Chan, 2019

The Crazy Rich Asians actress may have played a fashionista in Astrid Leong, but she also showed herself to be the ultimate style icon in the real world.

Complete with shorts (and a decadent bow, with a lengthy train) her Maison Valentino Couture gown is one for the fashion history books.

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Julia Garner, 2023

Inventing Anna star Julia Garner looked incredible in this ruffled pink Gucci gown in 2023, accessorising with a diamond necklace from De Beers.

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Beyoncé, 2007

Wearing a metallic Elie Saab gown, the Dreamgirls actress knew she was serving looks on this occasion. Add in a striking pose, and you've got one of the best red carpet moments in Golden Globes history. A vision!

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Zendaya, 2016

It's hard to believe Zendaya has only attended one Golden Globes. But she made her fashionable mark nonetheless!

In the earlier days of her career as a serious Hollywood actress, Zendaya shed her 'child star' image with the help of sensational stylist Law Roach. Together, they created magical looks — including this Marchesa gown in 2016. It's an all-time favourite!

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Lady Gaga, 2019

For her appearance at the Globes as a nominee for A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga dyed her signature platinum hair to match her blue gown. The actress wore a Valentino Couture gown, which was a subtle tribute to Judy Garland's performance in the original 1954 A Star Is Born film.

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Angelina Jolie, 1999

Wearing shimmering Randolph Duke Couture, Angelina Jolie looked remarkable in this sequin number in 1999. A simple silhouette, it was radiant and perfect for the more relaxed affair the Globes used to be.

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Lupita Nyong'o, 2014

Nominated for her starring role in 12 Year's A Slave, Lupita wowed fashion fiends with her first awards season gown: an off-the-shoulder, red silk Ralph Lauren gown fresh off the runway.

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Minnie Driver, 1998

Now this is the ultimate mermaid gown. And with today's photography, I know we'd have much MUCH better material to work with. But even dimly lit and a little grainy, Minnie's Givenchy gown is stunning. A 10/10 if ever there was one.

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Michelle Yeoh, 2019

Sequins and leather? Michelle Yeoh crushed it with this look in 2019, wearing an emerald Shiatzy Chen that matched her emerald ring from Crazy Rich Asians.

Jessica Chastain, 2015

Jessica's red carpet style is so magnificent, she could be on this list over and over again. But this pleated (and plunging) metallic Versace gown was the most incredible option for the Interstellar actress. Complete with dramatic Hollywood waves, and statement earrings, this look was to-die-for.

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Margot Robbie, 2024

After delivering hit after hit on the press tour for Barbie, Margot Robbie gave us one more iconic pink look at the 2024 Golden Globes.

She channelled 1977 "SuperStar" Barbie in a sequined hot pink Armani gown, Manolo Blahnik heels, and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

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Julia Roberts, 1990

Okay, I have eyes and I know this is not a gown. However, it's one of the most iconic Golden Globes looks and I must include this suit moment.

Accepting the award for her role in Steel Magnolias, Julia looked phenomenal in a boxy Giorgio Armani suit with men's tailoring. 10/10 for his look, diva!

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Taylor Swift, 2024

Shimmering, beautiful! Taylor looked phenomenal in this green Gucci number last year. And can we talk about the bouncy Hollywood waves? Talk about dream hair!

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Ayo Edebiri, 2024

The Bear actress was looking drop-dead gorgeous in this little red number in 2024. The red satin column gown by Prada featured a draped voile for some added elegance.

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Cate Blanchett, 2005

There hasn't been a single red carpet look Cate Blanchett hasn't devoured. But in 2005, she was particularly on her game in this cornflower blue John Galliano gown.

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Viola Davis, 2017

Sequins and the Golden Globes red carpet, a match made in heaven! Viola's one-shoulder sequin Michael Kors gown was the perfect canary yellow colour to dazzle.

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Diane Kruger, 2010

Oh, this diva can do no wrong! The ever-stylish Diane Kruger was a vision in pink in this silk Christian Lacroix gown.

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Helen Mirren, 2020

Wearing a Dior off-the-shoulder gown at the 2020 Golden Globes, Helen Mirren cut a striking figure. Add some dazzling diamonds, and this is one chic look!

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Lupita Nyong'o, 2019

Yep! She's on here twice, and honestly she could be the whole damn list. Lupita's red carpet style never ceases to amaze! This 2019 look came courtesy of Calvin Klein by Appointment, with shimmering beads that shimmied as she walked the red carpet.

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Hunter Schafer, 2024

This wispy Prada gown was perfect for the slightly breezy Golden Globes in 2024. I mean, look at that dress fly! Ethereal, dreamy, and stunning.

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Naomi Watts, 2015

Another red carpet win for Gucci, Naomi looked stunning in this yellow gown with a diamond Bulgari snake necklace.

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Drew Barrymore, 2010

Versace, versace, versace! In 2010, the fashion house styled Drew Barrymore for the Golden Globe Awards and she looked drop-dead-gorgeous.

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Dakota Johnson, 2015

A silver sequin moment never disappoints, and the Fifty Shades of Grey actress was dazzling in this strapless Chanel gown.

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Taraji P. Henson, 2016

As she won the Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Cookie in Empire, Taraji stunned in an elegant strapless Stella McCartney gown.

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Anne Hathaway, 2003

As she shot to stardom following The Princess Diaries, Anne wore this floral red and pink gown from Elie Saab's Spring 2004 Haute Couture. It's the most 2000s dress I could imagine for the Golden Globes red carpet, and it was perfect.

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Jessica Chastain, 2023

This Oscar De La Renta sparkling spider web gown lives rent-free in my mind. An iconic gown from an iconic actress!

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