With the Golden Globes 2023, the new year is off to a rollicking start, and we witnessed the red carpet awash with all the A-list celebrities kicking off the award season with unconventional, contemporary and ingenious silhouettes. And we felt that love was in the air, at least by the reigning hues of the night!
Held at the Beverly Hilton, the landmark luxury hotel in Beverly Hills, California which is best known for hosting the star-studded annual ceremony, the 2023 Golden Globes honoured the best in the film and television industry for their massive achievements, spectacular works and contributions around the year. With films like “Babylon,” “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “Triangle of Sadness,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Elvis,” “The Fabelmans,” “Tár,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On,” and “Turning Red” all earning tremendous nominations, actors, actresses, cast members, crew members, and other guests strutted down the red carpet to support their projects and nominations in a gorgeous assortment of stylish, fashionable attires.
From traditional tuxedos to dazzling designer dresses, everyone brought their ‘A-game’ on the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet, conforming as a good reminder of the Hollywood glamour and grandeur with “feeling sexy” strived as the prominent theme of the evening. The Golden Globes red carpet served a bevvy of goth glam to gaiety golden to soft pink hues and bold black ensembles. From Margot Robbie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Julia Garner, Elizabeth Debicki, Ana de Armas, Viola Davis, and Michelle Williams, to Selena Gomez, Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Lyonne, Daisy Edgar Jones, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeremy Pope, Lisa Marie, and many more celebrities brought a popping spectacle to the Golden Globes red carpet, donning their glamourous, designer outfits, from traditional to contemporary.
Even while everyone tried their best formal attires, only a few made the cut and earned a place on our this year’s evening’s best-dressed celebrities list, who will linger in the minds of spectators and fashion enthusiasts long after the award ceremony has ended and the last statuette has been handed out. See who earned a spot on our list of best-dressed stars from the 2023 Golden Globes below, and tell us which were your favourite celebrity looks from the evening.
Margot Robbie
“Babylon” star Margot Robbie looked ravishing as she strutted down the Golden Globes red carpet in a custom-tailored Chanel gown, and radiated a powerhouse Hollywood presence. The 32-year-old and three-time nominee Robbie returned to the award ceremony, donning a baby pink Chantilly lace and silk tulle Chanel gown with a chevron bodice. Styled by Kate Young, the outfit found its inspiration from the French fashion house’s FW 2022 Haute couture collection.
For makeup, she opted for a more natural look, paired with rose-hued lipstick and pink blush, and kept her hair in loose curls with a complimenting natural manicure. Robbie finished her ensemble with a pair of Chanel’s 18K white gold and diamond earrings and a sparkling brooch on the neckline, as she truly embodied her role as the brand ambassador.
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Daisy Edgar-Jones exuded bold glamour with a dash of delight in a black corset gown as she hits the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet. The 24-year-old British actress dressed in a custom Gucci gown with lace, sequins, tiered ruffles, a Dionysus clutch, and platform jewels, and she topped the look off with Cartier jewellery, specifically Étincelle de Cartier earrings, an Étincelle de Cartier ring, and a Cartier Maillon Panthère ring—all in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams wore an ethereal, ivory one-shoulder Gucci gown trimmed in gold, with her ruffly ensemble including a high-side slit with minimal jewellery, and her blonde hair wrapped in a loose bun; all of these collectively made the actress radiate like a diva on the Golden Globes red carpet!
Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy sparkled in a vibrant yellow silk Dior Fall23 cropped top and skirt by Maria Grazia Chiuri with glamorous touches by Dior Beauty. She completed her look with sparkling Tiffany diamonds and a neck choker.
Rihanna
Even though Queen Rihanna didn’t technically win a Golden Globe this year, she was still the hottest star at the awards and took our breath away. The Barbadian singer brought her dazzling fashionista self on the Golden Globes red carpet—in true Rihanna fashion—that is, with luxuriously over-the-top and one of the most voluminous and breathtaking all-black ensembles of the night. Arriving with A$AP Rocky, she slayed donning a custom Schiaparelli Haute couture dress for the award ceremony, comprising a black velvet bustier with a silk jersey drape, and a voluminous black bonded silk velvet stole, by fashion designer Daniel Roseberry. She completed her look with a gorgeous architectural updo and a diamond choker necklace.
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain arrived on the Golden Globes 2023 red carpet to revere her nomination for Best Actress (Limited Series/Motion Picture), and took our breath away in a gorgeous crystal-webbed look fresh off from the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2023 collection. She wore a custom-made, crushed crystal spider web-embroidered column gown paired with Gucci jewels. With over 585 hours of hand embroidery and 16,000 crushed crystals decorating the gown in a net formation, from moon crest neckline to hem, Chastain looked exceptionally gorgeous and an Oscar de la Renta royalty.
Lily James
In an exquisite, custom Atelier Versace gown paired with Harry Winston’s natural diamonds and Charlotte Tilbury makeup, Lily James turned into a mystical red fairy for the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet, with a dash of contemporary, stealing glances from everyone. After all, people will stare. Make it worth their while.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez glows in a high-slit, curve-hugging, voluminous purple-black Valentino gown at the Golden Globes 2023. The flawlessly gorgeous and striking designer gown adorned with exaggerated statement sleeves spoke for itself—accessories not required. Hair styled by René Furterer products in a high ponytail, her pitch-perfect look on the red carpet was perfect as a first-time nominee at the event, looking elegant with De Beers platinum diamond jewellery and nude glam makeup.
Kaley Cuoco
Actor Kaley Cuoco looked impeccable on the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet, leaving everyone stunned as she donned a magnificent, lavender chiffon Vera Wang Couture, displaying her baby bump. Arrived with her beau Tom Pelphrey on the red carpet, the mom-to-be showed off her pregnancy glow brimming with happiness in the sweeping chiffon gown with skinny, embellished straps that tie in a bow at the top of her shoulder. She kept her hair in her signature fringe updo with minimal makeup and no accessories.
Claire Danes
Another mom-to-be Claire Danes debuted her growing baby bump for the first time, donning Giambattista Vallias, as she hit the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet on January 10, 2023. The 43-year-old actress strode the red carpet with husband Hugh Dancy in a spectacular white, floral Giambattista Valli gown paired with diamond straps and a blush-coloured bow on her neckline.
Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer was dripping in sequins at the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet as she donned a gorgeous black embellished and off-shoulder Christian Siriano ensemble with ruffle detailing around the neckline and shoulder, and a long training sweeping the carpet.
Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson attended the 2023 Golden Globe Awards red carpet in Los Angeles, wearing a tulle number by Christian Siriano. The brand has been dedicated to creating standout evening wear, and this is no exception. The “Abbott Elementary” star returned to live her fairytale-worthy moments in a Christian Siriano custom black and pink pleated, body-hugging tulle asymmetrical gown tulle dress which did an amazing job of elongating her petite frame. She kept her overall look simple with a sleek mid-parted hairdo and minimal makeup.
Niecy Nash-Betts
The 52-year-old actress hit the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet reigning in a plum purple Dolce & Gabbana gown with a bejewelled bodice and glamorous and voluminous taffeta cape to match. Niecy Nash-Betts wore a custom plum silk cady gown with tone-on-tone trompe l’oeil front embroidery entirely made with Swarovski crystals and finished off her look with a matching silk taffeta cape.
Chloe Flower
As reported by People, beloved celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin styled composer Chloe Flower for the 2023 Golden Globes red carpet. Chloe walked the red carpet sprinkling the Old Hollywood vibes in her asymmetrical white Stephane Rolland Haute couture, with matching gloves and a long, puffy train sweeping the floor.
As the solo performer of the night, the pianist played the piano for Hollywood’s biggest stars, and she had a costume change prior to that. Chloe Flower wore a long black satin gown with draping details and a plunging neckline paired with a silk taffeta opera coat. She completed the look with black patent leather pumps embellished with crystals and a rose necklace in yellow 18-karat gold with black jade roses paired with yellow gold pendants, looking ravishing for her stellar performance.
Julia Garner
2023 Golden Globe winner Julia Garner arrived on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, and the bona fide fashion girlie has done it again keeping barbie alive at the core. Julia stunned everyone and turned heads in a strappy, crystal-lined pink Gucci gown comprising an embellished bustier-styled top, with a soft, flirty and flowing three-tiers ruffled covered in shimmering crystal details train. She paired it with De Beers’ jewellery and wore her hair in short blond crop hair.
Monica Barbaro
Monica Barbaro wore a red strapless corseted gathered tulle Dolce & Gabbana gown with a full skirt and a silk sash belt. This look on the loveliest actor came together so organically and beautifully, and she finished her looks with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, along with intensely red-hued lips that worked beautifully; it was the right one for the day, the dress, the mood.
Michaela “MJ” Rodriguez
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez made history last year as the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe award for her performance in “Pose.” This year, actress Michaela struck a pose in Balmain PF23 for the 80th Annual Golden Globes red carpet ceremony. She presented the Award for Best Limited Series after becoming the first trans woman to take home Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series in 2022.
Channelling high Hollywood glamour with an architectural blue silk gown in rich jewel tones, the “Pose” star debuts the latest offering from the French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing, which brings inspiration from Monsieur Balmain’s archives directly into the year 2023.
Jenna Ortega
The “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega left behind the intensely gothic aesthetics at home as she donned an ethereal Gucci gown for Golden Globes 2023 red carpet. She may wear all-black attire and pigtails as her character, but for the red carpet, Ortega’s delicate ensemble did wonders as she wore a sweeping pinkish brown Gucci gown with pleated draping and layered ruffles, from the Italian label’s spring 2023 collection—designer Alessandro Michele’s penultimate. Ortega opted for a complimenting retro makeup look by MUA Vincent Owuendo, and for accessories, she wore jewels from Tiffany & Co, which included layered necklaces made of 18-karat gold, white gold, and diamonds, and sported stacked rings and a pair of flame earrings in 18-karat gold with diamonds.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph looked like royalty at the 2023 Golden Globes as she brought sparkling glamour to the red carpet in custom Aliétte with wearing Natalie Mills jewellery and Danessa Myricks Beauty. She dazzled everyone and was a vision in a jewel-encrusted purple gown, styled by her daughter, Ivy Coco Maurice.
Li Jun Li
Li Jun Li wore a custom Dolce & Gabbana strapless corset gown fully embroidered with Swarovski crystals and accented with paillettes on the hem. She paired her gorgeous attire of the night with a Jimmy Choo clutch and purse, a Marli choker, and Le Vian jewellery at the 80th annual Golden Globes red carpet in Beverly Hills, California.
Jennifer Coolidge
Jennifer Coolidge won her first-ever Golden Globe this year and stunned everyone dripping in sequins as she attended the 80th Golden Globe Awards. The 61-year-old actress looked remarkably spectacular and absolutely a vision as she strutted down the red carpet in a floor-length, custom-made Dolce and Gabbana black sequined gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. The gown beautifully embraced the essence of old Hollywood glamour, accented with Swarovski crystals on the draped décolleté.
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