Best and Worst Golden Globes Gowns Ever

Blonde Ambition

No wonder the camera loved her. Marilyn Monroe was radiant at the 1962 Globes wearing this slinky, sparkly and downright sassy gown.

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Leg Up

Okay, so those strategically placed palm trees are a bit wacky, but we sort of love Anne Turkle's daring Globes dress from 1979—It's very Carmen Miranda–meets–Studio 54.

Bing: Which film landed her a nomination in 1975?

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Seeing Red

Morgan Fairchild's gauzy crimson halter surely got her some attention at the 1982 awards, when she was nominated for her role in Flamingo Road.

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Diva in Training

Joan Collins sparkled in this deep green gown and coordinated emerald and diamond gems in 1983. One thing's for sure: The Dynasty star made the decade of excess look good.

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National Velvet

This feel-good fabric has made a comeback on runways of late, but at the 1984 Golden Globes actress Diane Lane owned velvet with this low-cut, form fitting gown. While she wasn't nominated that year she certainly won on the red carpet.

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Be Jeweled

After her turn as Ellen Ripley in Aliens, for which she was nominated at the 1987 Globes, Sigourney Weaver channeled her softer side with this glitzy sky blue gown.

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Suit Yourself

Julia Roberts' oversize suit was a surprising choice, even in 1990, when the actress was nominated—and won—for her role in Steel Magnolias. But while the outfit does nothing for her figure, Roberts still has charm with that wild hair, unfussy brows and, of course, her signature grin.

Bing: Watch video of her winning her first Golden Globe

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Forever Young

Nominated for her part in Interview With the Vampire, Kirsten Dunst opted for a goth-inspired yet age-appropriate Globes outfit in 1995. While she had far more chic looks ahead of her, the outfit makes us miss the days when tween stars were a tad more modest.

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Hello, Dahling!

Never one for subtlety, comedian Christine Baranski struck a pose on the red carpet in 1997, looking oh so chic in this mermaid-cut gown and gloves.

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In the Red

Model turned actress Brooke Shields chose a red-on-red look for the Globes in 1998, right down to her cherry lipstick. But although she could look hot wearing a burlap sack, she didn't quite wow with this matchy-match gown and wrap.

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White Hot

Riding the wave of critical acclaim for Good Will Hunting, Minnie Driver wowed with this icy sheath dress—complete with a train!—in 1998. Though, we wish she'd worn her long locks up to really keep the attention on the gown.

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So Long

While Gwyneth Paltrow may be a sartorial icon now, in 1999 she walked the Globes red carpet looking more than a little unsure of her fashion sense in this too-long dress. Not that it mattered: She won the Best Actress award for Shakespeare in Love that night, then scored a major style win with her iconic pink Ralph Lauren gown (see photos) at the Oscars—and earned herself another statue to boot.

Bing: Which film landed her a Globe nomination in 2006?

Find: Which actress did she lose to? | For which film?

Out of Line

In one of her few off-the-mark red carpet moments, Cate Blanchett chose an ill-fitting, mandarin-collared, pinstriped get-up for the 2002 Globes.

Bing: She won her first Golden Globe for this film

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Suit Up

Jessica Alba is usually a fashion star, but this white suit in 2002 seemed to be tailored in all the wrong places with too long pants and an awkward flash of skin.

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Glitter Girl

Showing off her gams in a sparkly Celine dress, Heather Locklear dazzled the red carpet in 2002.

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Earth Angel

Nominated Monster's Ball in 2002, Halle Berry glowed at the Globes in this beautiful bronze Valentino gown.

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Ballerina Blunder

One of the most memorable Golden Globes fashion moments in history, Lara Flynn Boyle's David Cardona-created outfit of a leotard, tutu and lace-up slippers were highly regarded as a faux pas—but Joan Rivers reportedly told the actress that she had guts to wear it.

Bing: Check out more pics of her bizarre fashion

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Material Girl

Known for her impeccable style, we were surprised to see Sarah Jessica Parker's ill-fated attempt to mimic Madonna's '80s look in 2003.

Bing: She won three awards for her role on a hit HBO show

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Red Velvet

In 2003, Salma Hayek set tongues wagging, literally, with this svelte Narciso Rodriguez gown.

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White Out

Diane Keaton's oddball get-up in 2004 didn't stop her from taking home the best actress award for Something's Gotta Give.

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California Girl

In 2004, Charlize Theron channeled a west coast state of mind with this sunny stunner by Christian Dior. The look was quite a departure from her dark character in Monster, for which she picked up a Globe for best actress that year.

Bing: Watch video of her accepting the award

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Curtain Call

Actress Diane Krueger had a rare style misstep with this ill-fitting, midriff-baring Marchesa outfit in 2005.

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Well Feathered

In 2005, Nicole Kidman cleverly accented her peacock blue Gucci ensemble with a sweet plume. (And we love how the color complimented her strawberry blonde locks.)

Bing: She's playing a princess in a much-anticipated film

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Heaven Sent

Before accepting her supporting actress statue for Grey's Anatomy, Sandra Oh turned heads with this ethereal backless gown by Collette Dinnigan.

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Take Cover

Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson was likely going for demure at the 2006 Golden Globes, but the result didn't quite pay off.

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Lady in Red

Looking rather sumptuous in this crimson stunner, actress Scarlett Johanson heated up the red carpet at the 2006 awards.

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Puff Piece

Wearing couture Chanel, actress Rinko Kikuchi took a chance with this floaty pink dress, but the gown didn't quite match the Babel nominee's beauty.

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In the Navy

In 2007, Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson not only won a Golden Globe, she won over fashion critics with this dark blue Vera Wang gown that effortlessly accented her curvy figure.

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Mellow Yellow

Taking a risk in this canary-hued dress by Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci, Reece Witherspoon stepped out post-divorce with new bangs and a pop of color for a huge red carpet win in 2007.

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Shine On

Known for showing skin on the red carpet, Jennifer Lopez didn't disappoint in 2009. But, while this metallic number by Marchesa showed off the star's fabulous post-baby body, the shiny fabric and back-baring cut seemed like overkill.

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Skirt the Issue

Marisa Tomei chose a puzzling—and piratical—red carpet look that combined tiered sleeves, a busy belt and too many necklaces.

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Sweet Surprise

This ethereal Greek goddess gown by Marchesa was a glam—and age-appropriate— choice for Miley Cyrus in 2009.

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Black Beauty

This Oscar de la Renta showstopper combined Hollywood glamour with modern elegance—a perfect choice for Amy Adams in 2009 when she was nominated.

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Feeling Blue

Blake Lively became a style icon through her work on Gossip Girl, but this ill-fitting satin pewter gown by Nina Ricci doesn't do the blonde bombshell justice.

Bing: See some of Lively's memorable "Gossip" looks

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Something's Fishy

In 2009, actress Renée Zellweger made an uncharacteristic fashion gaffe with this sheer, mermaid gown by Carolina Herrera.

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Frill Seeker

Not one to shy away from daring looks, Big Love's Chloe Sevigny chose this ruffled Valentino gown in 2010. While the color is pretty, the actress looked a bit overwhelmed by all of that fabric.

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Gold Standard

Toni Collette is a Golden Globes winner thanks to her role in The United States of Tara and this stunning embellished Elie Saab gown.

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Thigh High

Well before Angelina Jolie's leg became a meme, Jennifer Aniston flashed her tanned and toned gams in a high slit at the 2010 awards.

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Gray Goddess

Also in 2010, actress Jennifer Garner flaunted her figure in this shimmery Versace dress that fit like a glove.

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Purple Reign

Sandra Bullock took home the trophy for her work in The Blind Side in 2010 wearing this violet Bottega Veneta gown. While the color looks gorgeous with her chestnut hair, its gossamer fabric feels a bit prom-y for the red carpet.

Bing: What film earned her the award?

Find: See more of Bullock's red carpet looks

Hip Check

In 2010, Drew Barrymore donned this controversial number by Atelier Versace, which set some fashion critics over the moon, and others into the pit of despair. Dramatic embellishments aside, the gown's hue complemented the actress's skin tone without washing her out—a feat to be proud of when you're wearing nude.

Bing: She ended up winning a Globe for her role in this epic HBO film

Find: See more of Drew's red carpet looks

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Wonderfully Wacky

We can always count on Helena Bonham Carter to bring a bit of crazy to the red carpet and that's exactly what she did in 2011 with this Vivienne Westwood creation and mismatched shoes.

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Pink Slip

We appreciated Megan Fox's willingness to experiment with a softer look in 2011, but her pale Giorgio Armani Privé gown didn't do the star's stellar figure justice.

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Red Hot

Holy hotness! January Jones smoked the red carpet at the 2011 Golden Globes in this daring fire engine red stunner from Versace.

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Emerald City

While Angelina Jolie's shimmering red carpet look in 2011 wasn't loved by all, her departure from basic black made this Versace gown a win in our eyes.

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Peachy Keen

Easy A (watch clips) star Emma Stone stole the spotlight in this coral Calvin Klein Collection sheath. Keeping accessories to a minimum and toning down her hair and makeup, she let her dress take center stage.

Bing: Check out another flawless look at the premiere of Stone's latest film

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Bell of the Ball

In 2011, Olivia Wilde stunned in this princess-y Marchesa ball gown, which was not only gorgeous, but also super-comfy. "I could eat a cheeseburger in there," she told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet. "Not that I would, because I don't eat meat."

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Poison Ivy

Lea Michelle's cutout Marchesa gown at the 2012 awards sure was sexy, but the beaded mesh made her look a bit more figure skater than Hollywood glam.

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Curves Ahead

In 2012, The Help's Octavia Spencer worked this gathered Tadashi Shoji lavender gown that hugged her curves in all the right places.

Bing: The film Spencer took home a Globe for?

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Fine Feathers

When Evan Rachel Wood was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 2012, she strutted her stuff in this peacock-resplendent Gucci gown that perfectly flattered her figure.

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True Blue

Sarah Michelle Gellar's 2-year-old daughter Charlotte allegedly chose this printed Monique Lhullier gown for her mom to wear on the red carpet. While we appreciate the fashion risk—and the sweet sentiment—we wonder if the Ringer star (watch clips) should stick with her regular stylist from now on.

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Find: See photos of Gellar with her mini-me

Busy Body

While Zooey Deschanel's custom Prada gown, which was detailed with emerald glass pearls, certainly stood out, its length and its overly ornate pattern made it far less adorable than the New Girl star herself.

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