The sexiest, most daring Golden Globe dresses ever
The red carpet just got a WHOLE lot hotter 🔥🔥🔥
January means a new year, endless rain (boo) and the start of awards season (yay) kicking off with the Golden Globe Awards. First held in 1944 (!!), this year will see the 81st Golden Globes take place, honouring the best in film and television released over the previous year.
While we love seeing the nominations for each category, what we're really here for is the red carpet looks worn by all our fave celebs attending the ceremony IRL (compared to us, watching at home in our pyjamas from the comfort of our sofa). Every year, stars including the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston never fail to disappoint.
Plus, the fact it's the first awards show of the season means it's a great opportunity to check out the biggest emerging trends. Spoiler alert: we're predicting naked dressing to still be *huge* for 2024.
While we eagerly await this year's Golden Globes – just days away, ppl! – we're taking a look back at some of the sexiest dresses worn on the red carpet EVER. Like Heidi Klum's sequin and feathered cut-out mini from last year's event (we don't know how she can top that look but knowing Heidi, she will) or Kerry Washington going braless in just a diamond body chain and blazer back in 2020.
We've also gone further back down memory lane, reliving iconic throwback moments from JLo's abs in '98 to JLo's legs in 2015. And can we talk about Cher's fishnets and garter lewk from waaay back in '84? She was and remains a queen.
Keep scrolling to see all the most daring, most naked-y Golden Globe red carpet moments of all time.
Heidi Klum, 2023
Sparkles *and* feathers, would you believe this silver and purple cut-out Germanier mini dress is an eco-friendly design? Accessorised with Lorraine Schwartz jewellery that included over 80 carats of natural purple sapphires and diamonds, we're calling it a big win for Heidi.
Jessica Chastain, 2023
We are literally mesmerised by Jessica Chastain's see-through spiderweb Oscar de la Renta gown that features an intricate web-like design completely covered in crystals over a nude tulle underlay.
Jenna Ortega, 2023
Jenna Ortega made her Golden Globes debut in a bronze Gucci cut-out dress – a much more daring look than we're used to seeing from the Wednesday star but there's no denying she looks SO good!
Daisy Edgar-Jones, 2023
The lace bodice and frilled skirt of Daisy Edgar-Jones' Gucci dress wouldn't look out of place on stage at the Moulin Rouge. It nails the underwear as outerwear trend.
Gwyneth Paltrow, 2020
Putting a romantic spin on naked dressing, Gwyneth repped a bohemian Fendi dress consisting of sheer, tiered, pleated tulle complete with a matching plunge bra and frilly knickers. Simply stunning.
Kerry Washington, 2020
Kerry got the naked dressing memo going completely topless under her black blazer with just a diamond-encrusted body chain worn on her torso. A silky black maxi skirt with thigh-high leg slit finished this unbelievable Altuzarra ensemble.
Kristin Cavallari, 2019
Gold, plunging, see-through and sparkly – check, check, check and check for Kristin Cavallari's 2019 Golden Globes dress from designer Amen. Oh, and did we mention it's backless?
Halle Berry, 2019
Halle's Zuhair Murad gown for the 2019 Globes is an elegant take on naked dressing with subtly sheer panels in the gathered dark red skirt.
Claire Foy, 2019
Claire Foy nodded to old Hollywood glamour in her stunning gold Miu Miu dress. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for 'First Man', the radiant starbursts reference the film's space theme.
Irina Shayk, 2019
Irina is a golden girl in this Versace number complete with a see-through skirt and veryyy high leg slit.
Kate Hudson, 2018
There's so much to love about this Valentino dress. The mesh-effect fabrication, pleated skirt and not to mention plunging neckline with Kate going braless in the design. That major Harry Winston diamond necklace is the perfect accessory.
Catherine Zeta Jones, 2018
Catherine Zeta Jones take on naked dressing consisted of a sheer black Zuhair Murad embroidered gown featuring a plunging neckline and velvet detailing.
Halle Berry, 2018
Halle again opted for a Zuhair Murad design for the Globes, switching it up with a mini hem length.
Emily Ratajkowski, 2017
EmRata's stunning Reem Acra gown constructed from yellow silk featured a chest cut-out with the addition of a bejewelled collar and an extra high slit up the middle of the skirt.
Mandy Moore, 2017
Mandy was nominated for her first Golden Globe for her role in This Is Us. While we don't have a say in who wins at the awards, we're naming Mandy one of the best dressed thanks to her elegant, plunging Naeem Khan gown.
Sofia Vergara, 2017
Sofia is literally glowing in this metallic Zuhair Murad gown, styling her hair in a sleek updo to show off the cold shoulder detailing in all its glory.
Jessica Biel, 2017
Jessica took the plunge in this Elie Saab dress featuring a halterneck and voluminous skirt with thigh-high slit.
Kristen Bell, 2017
Kristen Bell went braless in this Jenny Packham dress completely covered in black sequins. Elegant AF, IMO.
Taraji P. Henson, 2016
Taraji P. Henson wowed in this custom white strapless Stella McCartney gown. Two words: that train.
Kirsten Dunst, 2016
Kirsten Dunst opted for a *very* plunging Valentino black dress for the 2016 Golden Globes.
Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
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