The Golden Globe Awards have consistently been a platform for Hollywood’s brightest stars to showcase their most daring and glamorous styles, with gold emerging as one of the most iconic hues on the red carpet. Symbolizing prestige, opulence, and undeniable allure, gold allows celebrities to truly shine during one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated evenings. The dazzling color has long captured the attention of photographers and fans, with countless shimmering gowns etching their place in red carpet history.
From Beyoncé’s metallic Elie Saab gown at the 2007 Golden Globes that channeled Old Hollywood glamour to Priyanka Chopra’s show-stopping Ralph Lauren dress in 2017, which brought a modern twist to the radiant hue, gold has been interpreted in a variety of memorable ways. Stars like Emily Blunt, Angelina Jolie and Kate Hudson have embraced the color with their own unique flair, ranging from delicate golden lacework to bold, gilded drama.
Here, WWD takes a closer look at how celebrities have embraced this timeless trend on the Golden Globes red carpet.
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Angelina Jolie, 2001
Image Credit: Getty Images Angelina Jolie arrived at the 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 21, 2001. The actress wore a strapless metallic rose-gold gown with minimal accessories.
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Kate Hudson, 2002
Image Credit: Getty Images Kate Hudson arrived at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 20, 2002. The actress wore a long gold dress with a deep V-neckline from Versace’s spring 2002 collection.
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Megan Mullally, 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Megan Mullally arrived at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 19, 2003. The actress wore a deep gold long-sleeve dress that featured a deep V-neckline.
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Nicole Kidman, 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Nicole Kidman arrived at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 25, 2004. The actress wore a midi-length gold sequined dress from Dior.
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Beyonce, 2007
Image Credit: Getty Images Beyonce arrived at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 15, 2007. The singer wore a glittering gold dress by Elie Saab.
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Jennifer Lopez, 2009
Image Credit: WireImage Jennifer Lopez arrived at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 11, 2009. The singer wore a gold Marchesa gown that featured a deep V-neckline.
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Amy Pohler, 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Amy Pohler arrived at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 15, 2012. The comedian wore a gold crystal-covered Naeem Khan dress.
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Missi Pyle, 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Missi Pyle arrived at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 15, 2012. The actress wore a deep gold strapless gown with a large tulle skirt.
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Emily Blunt, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Emily Blunt arrived at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 13, 2013. The actress wore a gold lace Michael Kors Collection gown and accessorized with a small sparkling clutch.
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Brie Larson, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Brie Larson arrived at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 10, 2016. The actress wore a gold sequin dress from Calvin Klein Collection.
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Priyanka Chopra, 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Priyanka Chopra arrived at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 8, 2017. The actress wore a long-sleeved gold gown by Ralph Lauren.
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Billy Porter, 2019
Image Credit: WireImage Billy Porter arrived at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 16, 2019. The actor wore a champaign gold cape adorned with floral embroidery and a matching suit all by Randi Rahim.
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Lucy Boyton, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Lucy Boyton arrived at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 6, 2019. The actress wore a rich gold gown from Celine’s spring 2019 collection.
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Irina Shayk, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Irina Shayk, left, arrived with Bradley Cooper at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 6, 2019. The model wore a sparkling gold dress from Versace’s spring 2019 collection.
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Sandra Bullock, 2020
Image Credit: WireImage, Sandra Bullock arrived at the 7th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 5, 2020. The actress wore a voluminous marigold dress and accessorized with metallic gold strappy heels.
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Jenna Ortega, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for InStyle Jenna Ortega arrived at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 5, 2020. The actress wore a sheer gold Gretel Z. dress and accessorized with Le Silla sandals and a Heliopolis clutch.
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Cate Blanchette, 2020
Image Credit: WireImage Cate Blanchette arrived at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 5, 2020. The actress wore a light gold crystal-covered Mary Katrantzou gown with large sculptural sleeves.
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Saoirse Ronan, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for InStyle Saoirse Ronan arrived at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 5, 2020. The actress wore a sparkling Celine gown that featured a high side slit and a draped neckline.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Amelia Dimoldenberg arrived at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 10, 2023. The comedian wore a long and layered gold dress paired with strappy heels.
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Gigi Paris, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Gigi Paris arrived at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 10, 2023. The model wore a sheer champaign gold Valentino dress.
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Jennifer Hudson, 2023
Image Credit: NBC via Getty Images Jennifer Hudson arrived at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 10, 2023. The actress wore a gold sequined dress from CD Greene.