The 2026 Golden Globes nominations featured a bevy of past nominees and winners, from Emma Stone to Jennifer Lawrence, Cynthia Erivo and more. Those stars, among others, have graced the official kick-off to awards season for years, and WWD is looking back at each of their respective red carpet debuts.
From designs by Thom Browne to Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein Collection, these past nominees and winners scoured the runways and vintage couture for their respective looks through the years. Ahead, WWD breaks down the looks worn by the 2026 film nominees at their first Golden Globes.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.
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For her first Golden Globes red carpet in 2011, Lawrence wore a black gown by Louis Vuitton. The dress featured thick straps and a bevy of ruched black and gray fabric with a fitted bodice, defined waist and flowing skirt. Lawrence received her first Golden Globes nomination for her performance in “Winter’s Bone” and is nominated at the 2026 show for “Die My Love.”
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts at the Golden Globe Awards in 1990.
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Julia Roberts wholly channeled menswear in her suited attire at the Golden Globes in 1990. The actress wore a gray suited look with coordinated jacket and trousers, a white collared shirt and purple floral tie. Roberts won her first Golden Globe Award for her work in “Steel Magnolias” and is nominated in 2026 for “After the Hunt.”
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne at the Golden Globe Awards in 2010.
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Rose Byrne wore an aubergine strapless gown by Lanvin to the Golden Globes in 2010. The strapless look featured gathered fabric at the defined waist with a shimmering brooch accent. Byrne was nominated for her work in the TV series “Damages” and this year is nominated for her performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo at the Golden Globe Awards in 2020.
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Erivo wore an allover shimmering Thom Browne look in black and white with an off-the-shoulder, formfitting silhouette back in 2020. The Tony Award-winning star earned two Golden Globe nominations for “Harriet” and is nominated this year for her performance in “Wicked: For Good.”
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson at the Golden Globe Awards in 2001.
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In 2001, Kate Hudson went simple and sleek in a dark slip dress with thin straps. The actress was nominated for “Almost Famous” and is nominated for “Song Sung Blue” this year.
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried at the Golden Globe Awards in 2009.
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Amanda Seyfried opted for the trendy 2000s Grecian style, one-shoulder look at the 2009 Golden Globes. The Stella McCartney silver dress included a defined waist and slight fabric ruching on the bodice. Seyfried attended the 2009 ceremony as a guest and is nominated in 2026 for her leading performance in “The Testament of Ann Lee.”
Emma Stone
Emma Stone at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.
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Stone attended her first Golden Globes in 2011, wearing a coral-tone Calvin Klein Collection dress with her natural blond hair. The actress earned her first Golden Globe nomination for “Easy A” and is nominated this year for “Bugonia.”
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt at the Golden Globe Awards in 2007.
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Emily Blunt embraced her Golden Globes debut in a Hervé Léger design in 2007. The dress featured a jewel-encrusted neckline and straps with a formfitting bodice extending to the drop waist, where fabric transitioned to flowing chiffon. Blunt was nominated for two Golden Globes in 2007, winning for her performance in “Gideon’s Daughter.” In 2026, she’s nominated for her work in “The Smashing Machine.”
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning at the Golden Globe Awards in 2024.
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Although she got dressed up and decked out for the virtual iteration of the Golden Globes in 2021, Elle Fanning elevated her style in a vintage Balmain for her official debut on the red carpet in 2024. The actress was nominated for her performance in the comedy TV series “The Great” and is nominated in 2026 for her work in “Sentimental Value.”
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande at the Golden Globe Awards in 2025.
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Ariana Grande’s first time at the Golden Globes was in 2025, for which she wore a Givenchy 1966 couture gown. The actress and singer was nominated for her performance in “Wicked” and is nominated again this year for the same role as Glinda in “Wicked: For Good.”
Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan at the Golden Globe Awards in 1990.
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Like her fellow Golden Globe winner Roberts, Amy Madigan wore quintessential ’90s attire, including a black coordinated set and red collared shirt, for her 1990 Golden Globes appearance. The actress won her first Golden Globe award for “Roe v. Wade” and is nominated in 2026 for “Weapons.”
Hosted by Nikki Glaser, the 2026 Golden Globe Awards will honor the best of film and TV from 2025. “One Battle After Another” leads with the most film nominations, with nine nods, while “The White Lotus” earned six nominations in TV categories. The 2026 Golden Globes kick off on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
