The Golden Globes returned on 5th January 2025 and, while the focus is on TV and film, it's always a great occasion for fashion, kicking off awards season and getting us ready for weeks of red carpet moments and drama (on and off screen). Unsurprisingly, there was no short supply of standout looks at this year's event, from Cate Blanchett upcycling a gorgeous gold gown to Selena Gomez's beautiful blue 'Cinderella dress', and Ariana Grande even broke away from her Wicked method dressing (kind of).
But it's not all about the new looks. The Golden Globes have given us plenty of spectacular sartorial moments over the years. Pretty Woman era Julia Roberts looked every inch the 90s icon in perfect pinstripes, Beyoncé glittered gold sequins, and, more recently, Lady Gaga took the red-carpet centre stage wearing an impressive (and huge) custom gown by Valentino Haute Couture. Of course, we'd expect nothing less than high-octane glamour from the Hollywood glitterati.
So, join us on a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the best-ever outfits from the Golden Globes of years gone by and try to see if you recognise some of these baby-faced celebs before looking at their introduction.
See: The Best Golden Globes Outfits Of All Time:
Julia Roberts 1991 Golden Globe Awards
The Pretty Woman star poses in a perfectly 90s miniskirt suit, making her way onto every fashion editor's mood board.
Michelle Pfeiffer 1992 Golden Globe Awards
Michelle Pfeiffer opted for classic black at the 1992 Golden Globes, looking chic as always. Clearly, minimalist moments also make quite the impact.
Emma Thompson 1993 Golden Globe Awards
Two Hollywood greats, Emma Thompson and Al Pacino, looked practically perfect at the 1993 Golden Globes.
Winona Ryder 1994 Golden Globe Awards
Also stepping into 90s minimalism, Winona Ryder kept it plain and simple in a chic black dress.
Sarah Jessica Parker 1995 Golden Globe Awards
Before Sex In The City had even aired, Sarah Jessica Parker was channelling her inner Carrie Bradshaw in a blush sequin gown.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise 1996 Golden Globe Awards
Few actors have been in the limelight as long as Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, and these looks are quite the throwback.
Gillian Anderson 1997 Golden Globe Awards
Yes, the near-naked trend has been huge in recent seasons, but Gillian Anderson gave it a go in Armani almost 30 years ago.
Kate Winslet 1998 Golden Globe Awards
Kate Winslet stuns in a black lace gown alongside Titanic co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Gwyneth Paltrow 1999 Golden Globe Awards
Gwyneth Paltrow steps away from the classic dress in favour of a fun two-piece for the 1999 Golden Globes.
Julia Roberts 2000 Golden Globe Awards
Julia Roberts is the lady in red at the 57th annual Golden Globes.
Jessica Alba 2002 Golden Globe Awards
Jessica Alba swaps a statement dress for a bright white suit. Very early noughties.
Halle Berry 2003 Golden Globe Awards
Halle Berry wows in a powder blue taffeta fishtail gown.
Nicole Kidman 2005 Golden Globe Awards
Nicole Kidman is our MVP when it comes to red carpets, never failing to impress. Case-in-point: this bird of paradise-esque Alexander McQueen gown.
Kerry Washington 2005 Golden Globe Awards
Kerry Washington's a big fan of pastels, and perhaps this aqua-coloured column gown is where it began?
Scarlett Johansson 2006 Golden Globe Awards
Scarlett Johansson steps out in a Valentino red gown for the 2006 Golden Globes.
Beyoncé Knowles 2007 Golden Globe Awards
Beyoncé Knowles shines in a gold Elie Saab gown at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Angelina Jolie 2011 Golden Globe Awards
Angelina Jolie dazzles in an emerald green sequinned Versace dress.
Penelope Cruz 2007 Golden Globe Awards
Penelope Cruz puts princess dresses back in the limelight at the 2007 Golden Globes.
Jessica Biel 2007 Golden Globe Awards
Jessica Biel wears a beautiful beaded column gown to the 2007 Golden Globes.
Eva Mendes 2009 Golden Globe Awards
Eva Mendes stuns in a strapless white Dior gown and Van Cleef & Arpels necklace.
Salma Hayek 2009 Golden Globe Awards
Salma Hayek's Grecian-style column dress was a real wow moment.
Olivia Wilde 2009 Golden Globe Awards
A princessy lilac Dior dress was the perfect choice for Olivia Wilde in 2009.
Zoe Saldana 2010 Golden Globe Awards
Zoe Saldana took to a tiered, bow and ruffled gown for the 2010 Golden Globes.
Tilda Swinton 2011 Golden Globe Awards
Never one to play it safe on the red carpet, Tilda Swinton chose one of Raf Simons' signature designs for Jil Sander.
Anne Hathaway 2011 Golden Globe Awards
Anne Hathaway won the red carpet in this blush-coloured Armani Privé gown in 2011.
Natalie Portman 2012 Golden Globe Awards
Natalie Portman looks fantastic in fuchsia Lanvin at the 2012 Golden Globes.
Jennifer Lopez 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Jennifer Lopez leans towards lace in a Zuhair Murad gown.
Cate Blanchett 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Cate Blanchett makes a case for canary yellow in Mary Katrantzou.
Emily Blunt 2013 Golden Globe Awards
Emily Blunt channelled the statuette prize in a golden dress by Michael Kors.
Kerry Washington 2014 Golden Globe Awards
Kerry Washington wears a custom-made Balenciaga dress, showcasing one of the most glamorous forms of maternity wear possibly ever made.
Viola Davis 2015 Golden Globe Awards
Viola Davis is one of the boldest red carpet dressers out there when it comes to punchy pigments, and this ruby red dress is no exception.
Zendaya 2016 Golden Globe Awards
Matching the red carpet with a wine-coloured gown, Zendaya made a case for tiers.
Octavia Spencer 2017 Golden Globe Awards
Octavia Spencer does away with a classic dress for a very chic tuxedo.
Ava DuVernay 2018 Golden Globe Awards
Director Ava DuVernay looked chic in all-black at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards.
Issa Rae 2018 Golden Globe Awards
In honour of Time's Up, Issa Rae opted for a custom-made Prabal Gurung gown in shimmering black.
Janelle Monae 2019 Golden Globe Awards
Janelle Monae looked spectacular, totally stealing the show in the most magnificent gold hat by Chanel.
Lady Gaga 2019 Golden Globe Awards
Lady Gaga dazzles in Valentino Haute Couture at the 2019 Golden Globes.
Regina King 2019 Golden Globe Awards
For one of the most mega-watt moments at the Golden Globes, see Regina King looking like a walking disco ball in 2019.
Taraji P. Henson 2019 Golden Globe Awards
Taraji P. Henson's velvet gown was one of our favourite looks at 2019's Globes.
Jodie Comer 2020 Golden Globe Awards
Killing Eve star Jodie Comer wears custom block colour Mary Katrantzou.
Renée Zellweger 2020 Golden Globe Awards
Renée Zellweger looks beautiful in blue at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Cynthia Erivo 2020 Golden Globe Awards
Although we now love Cynthia Erivo's green get-up, her sequinned and sculptural gown by Thom Browne was a showstopper.
Zoë Kravitz 2020 Golden Globe Awards
Zoë Kravitz looks pretty in polka-dots at the 202 Golden Globes.
Jessica Gunning 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning took home the award for Best Supporting Female Actor at the 2025 Golden Globes wearing custom Christian Siriano.
Cate Blanchett 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Upcycling the dress she wore to the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 by adding some extra crystals, Cate Blanchett made a case for re-wearing our favourite items at the 2025 Golden Globes.
Zoe Saldana 2025 Golden Globe Awards
Opting for a dramatic cape and sequin dress, all eyes were on Zoe Saldana as she scooped up the Best Supporting Female Actor award.
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