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Golden Globes 2026: Most daring looks on the red carpet

Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez and Justine Lupe all left little to the imagination on the red carpet

Watch as stars walk the Golden Globes red carpet

The Golden Globes kicked off the 2026 awards season Sunday, complete with dazzlingly dressed celebrities – and others who missed the mark.

Nikki Glaser returned to host the ceremony, held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, after making history last year as the first woman to run the Globes stage solo.

From Selena Gomez to Timothée Chalamet, some of Hollywood’s biggest names walked the red carpet. And while most turned heads for the right reasons, others captured attention for being more risqué.

From see-through gowns to odd sequin details to over-the-top features, some celebrities made bold choices, garnering strong opinions.

Here are some of the most daring looks from the 2026 Golden Globes:

Justine Lupe

Justine Lupe bared it all in a see-through Armani Privé gown adorned with fringe that matched her skin tone
Justine Lupe bared it all in a see-through Armani Privé gown adorned with fringe that matched her skin tone (AFP via Getty)
Lupe, known for her role in the Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’, left little to the imagination in her sheer frock
Lupe, known for her role in the Netflix series ‘Nobody Wants This’, left little to the imagination in her sheer frock (AFP via Getty)

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph appeared in a brown strapless Harbison Studio gown adorned with black trim, but the gold sequin trail running down the middle of the gown looked like an awkward zipper
Sheryl Lee Ralph appeared in a brown strapless Harbison Studio gown adorned with black trim, but the gold sequin trail running down the middle of the gown looked like an awkward zipper (Getty)
The trail of gold sequins down the middle of Ralph’s dress had gaps in the design that left much to be desired
The trail of gold sequins down the middle of Ralph’s dress had gaps in the design that left much to be desired (AFP via Getty)

Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow’s look — a plain white strapless Danielle Frankel gown — lacked excitement
Brittany Snow’s look — a plain white strapless Danielle Frankel gown — lacked excitement (AFP via Getty)
The ‘Hunting Wives’ star’s dress, which had a structured bottom, was reminiscent of a tablecloth — shapeless and boring
The ‘Hunting Wives’ star’s dress, which had a structured bottom, was reminiscent of a tablecloth — shapeless and boring (AFP via Getty)

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin wore a black Armani Privé gown adorned with pearls and a matching black trim
Ginnifer Goodwin wore a black Armani Privé gown adorned with pearls and a matching black trim (AFP via Getty Images)
The textured gown was an odd colour and style that didn’t capture the imagination
The textured gown was an odd colour and style that didn’t capture the imagination (Getty)

Audrey Nuna

Singer Audrey Nuna took a risk wearing a Thom Browne ensemble with a black cape and large white bows at both the top of the outfit, as well as tied around each of her ankles
Singer Audrey Nuna took a risk wearing a Thom Browne ensemble with a black cape and large white bows at both the top of the outfit, as well as tied around each of her ankles (Getty)
Her hair was braided and looped on either side of her head, and she wore a sheer lace face covering over black lipstick, creating a drama-filled look
Her hair was braided and looped on either side of her head, and she wore a sheer lace face covering over black lipstick, creating a drama-filled look (AFP via Getty)

Natasha Rothwell

Natasha Rothwell wore a white ruched V-neck gown that appeared to be wrinkled at the bottom
Natasha Rothwell wore a white ruched V-neck gown that appeared to be wrinkled at the bottom (Getty)
The actor’s dress drew attention away from her stylish blunt bob and diamond necklace
The actor’s dress drew attention away from her stylish blunt bob and diamond necklace (AFP via Getty)

Glen Powell

While Glen Powell attempted to spice up a classic tuxedo with a blue velvet jacket, he fell short by pairing the look with distracting tinted glasses and a slick side part in his hair
While Glen Powell attempted to spice up a classic tuxedo with a blue velvet jacket, he fell short by pairing the look with distracting tinted glasses and a slick side part in his hair (Getty)
Once Powell removed his tinted glasses, the look improved slightly
Once Powell removed his tinted glasses, the look improved slightly (AFP via Getty)

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner’s sparkly black Cong Tri gown lacked shape, which was unfortunate because it was a stunning ensemble otherwise
Jennifer Garner’s sparkly black Cong Tri gown lacked shape, which was unfortunate because it was a stunning ensemble otherwise (Getty)
Garner attended this year’s Golden Globes as a presenter after a 13-year absence
Garner attended this year’s Golden Globes as a presenter after a 13-year absence (AFP via Getty Images)

Jackie Tohn

Jackie Tohn walked the red carpet wearing an off-the-shoulder black satin gown with a pink tulle bottom, which reminded fans of a wedding cake topper
Jackie Tohn walked the red carpet wearing an off-the-shoulder black satin gown with a pink tulle bottom, which reminded fans of a wedding cake topper (AFP via Getty)
Tohn’s dress also appeared to some to be two different dresses that had been sewn together
Tohn’s dress also appeared to some to be two different dresses that had been sewn together (Getty)

Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester’s cheap-looking gown had a distracting neon yellow strip of fabric across her chest that clashed with the sequin-filled lower half
Leighton Meester’s cheap-looking gown had a distracting neon yellow strip of fabric across her chest that clashed with the sequin-filled lower half (Getty)
The ‘Gossip Girl’ alum walked the carpet alongside her husband, Adam Brody, who was nominated for a Golden Globe
The ‘Gossip Girl’ alum walked the carpet alongside her husband, Adam Brody, who was nominated for a Golden Globe (Getty)

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor showed up to the Golden Globes wearing a black Schiaparelli gown with various cutouts that left little to the imagination
Teyana Taylor showed up to the Golden Globes wearing a black Schiaparelli gown with various cutouts that left little to the imagination (AFP via Getty)
‘The crack is covered in diamonds,’ Taylor said of her daring look during her red carpet interview
‘The crack is covered in diamonds,’ Taylor said of her daring look during her red carpet interview (Getty)

Aimee Lou Wood

Aimee Lou Wood wore a black off-the-shoulder gown to the awards show with a too-full skirt that looked like it was swallowing her body
Aimee Lou Wood wore a black off-the-shoulder gown to the awards show with a too-full skirt that looked like it was swallowing her body (Getty)
Wood, nominated for her very first Golden Globe for her role on ‘The White Lotus,’ wore her hair curled in a half-up, half-down style
Wood, nominated for her very first Golden Globe for her role on ‘The White Lotus,’ wore her hair curled in a half-up, half-down style (Getty)

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega wore a black Dilara Findikoglu with cutouts along the sides and a long fringe coming down from the sleeves; however, fans could not help being distracted by her bleached eyebrows
Jenna Ortega wore a black Dilara Findikoglu with cutouts along the sides and a long fringe coming down from the sleeves; however, fans could not help being distracted by her bleached eyebrows (AFP via Getty Images)
Ortega risked a wardrobe malfunction as the sides of her outfit had very little fabric
Ortega risked a wardrobe malfunction as the sides of her outfit had very little fabric (Getty)

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates looked so elegant in a tailored off-the-shoulder gown, but its navy blue lace overlay was too busy
Kathy Bates looked so elegant in a tailored off-the-shoulder gown, but its navy blue lace overlay was too busy (AFP via Getty)

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell wore an Armani Privé gown with an asymmetrical neckline and a bodice that had an array of purple, teal, blue, silver and black sequins that was mosaic-like
Kristen Bell wore an Armani Privé gown with an asymmetrical neckline and a bodice that had an array of purple, teal, blue, silver and black sequins that was mosaic-like (AFP via Getty)
Walking the carpet alongside her husband, Dax Shepard, Bell’s long, black, plastic-looking skirt made the dress feel mismatched
Walking the carpet alongside her husband, Dax Shepard, Bell’s long, black, plastic-looking skirt made the dress feel mismatched (AFP via Getty Images)

Charli xcx

Charli xcx appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a black and white Saint Laurent gown. The black corset looked to be made of either feathers or fur, a busy and stark contrast to the white skirt
Charli xcx appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a black and white Saint Laurent gown. The black corset looked to be made of either feathers or fur, a busy and stark contrast to the white skirt (Getty)
The singer’s ensemble was ill-fitted with a tight top and less shape toward the bottom
The singer’s ensemble was ill-fitted with a tight top and less shape toward the bottom (AFP via Getty)

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson walked the red carpet wearing an all-white outfit that reminded fans of a karate gi
Pamela Anderson walked the red carpet wearing an all-white outfit that reminded fans of a karate gi (Getty)
The white-on-white ensemble needed more tailoring to pull off the desired effect, though Anderson’s hair and makeup looked beautiful
The white-on-white ensemble needed more tailoring to pull off the desired effect, though Anderson’s hair and makeup looked beautiful (Getty)

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence wore a sheer custom Givenchy gown that left little to the imagination with its side cutouts and floral embroidery
Jennifer Lawrence wore a sheer custom Givenchy gown that left little to the imagination with its side cutouts and floral embroidery (Getty)
The ‘Die My Love’ actor’s dress was reminiscent of the Garden of Eden
The ‘Die My Love’ actor’s dress was reminiscent of the Garden of Eden (Getty)

Parker Posey

Parker Posey made a statement on the red carpet while decked out in a gold frock covered in ruffles. However, the shape was confusing and needed a tighter silhouette
Parker Posey made a statement on the red carpet while decked out in a gold frock covered in ruffles. However, the shape was confusing and needed a tighter silhouette (Getty)
The ‘White Lotus’ actor’s dress drew comparisons to a Christmas bow and a rustic bedroom duvet
The ‘White Lotus’ actor’s dress drew comparisons to a Christmas bow and a rustic bedroom duvet (Getty)

Emma Stone

Emma Stone attempted to bring back the ‘butter yellow’ trend with a two-piece ensemble of a crop top and beaded skirt by Louis Vuitton
Emma Stone attempted to bring back the ‘butter yellow’ trend with a two-piece ensemble of a crop top and beaded skirt by Louis Vuitton (Getty)
The actor’s top was too boxy, and the skirt, while well-fitting, lacked shape
The actor’s top was too boxy, and the skirt, while well-fitting, lacked shape (Getty)

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus wore a black sequined-floor length gown with very dramatic capped sleeves that distracted from the rest of the outfit
Miley Cyrus wore a black sequined-floor length gown with very dramatic capped sleeves that distracted from the rest of the outfit (Getty)
The singer was nominated for Best Original Song for the song ‘Dream as One’ from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
The singer was nominated for Best Original Song for the song ‘Dream as One’ from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Getty)

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a sheer mermaid gown by Stephane Rolland with a brown lace overlay that left her baring it all
Jennifer Lopez appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a sheer mermaid gown by Stephane Rolland with a brown lace overlay that left her baring it all (AFP via Getty)
Lopez’s gown would have been slightly improved with the removal of the beige tulle across the bottom
Lopez’s gown would have been slightly improved with the removal of the beige tulle across the bottom (Getty Images)

Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz walked the red carpet wearing a lingerie-looking gown from Saint Laurent, which seemed to be better suited for the bedroom instead of an awards show
Zoë Kravitz walked the red carpet wearing a lingerie-looking gown from Saint Laurent, which seemed to be better suited for the bedroom instead of an awards show (Getty)
The dress also had many contrasting colors with embroidered green straps, a pale pink satin material in the body of the dress and an awkward loosely-tied yellow ribbon
The dress also had many contrasting colors with embroidered green straps, a pale pink satin material in the body of the dress and an awkward loosely-tied yellow ribbon (AFP via Getty)

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne walked the red carpet wearing a bright green Chanel gown that perfectly matched her skin tone; however, the dark green trim around the neckline made the dress appear cheap
Rose Byrne walked the red carpet wearing a bright green Chanel gown that perfectly matched her skin tone; however, the dark green trim around the neckline made the dress appear cheap (Getty)
Byrne went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
Byrne went on to win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ (AFP via Getty)

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