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Memorable Golden Globe Awards Dresses

45 Risky Golden Globes Looks That Will Forever Go Down in History

The Golden Globes red carpet draws out a lineup of glamorous gowns each year, but you can expect some outrageous "OMG" looks, too. Whether it was a celeb who chose to wear a sparkly suit or go totally sheer, there are always a few stars willing to break all the fashion rules. They're the ladies who had us texting our friends, "Did you see her dress?!" and it's precisely why we'll always remember their red carpet outfits. In case you need a refresher on which celebs wore what to the Golden Globes over the years, we've compiled 40 of the most memorable looks ever to hit the red carpet. See the boldest looks in history.

— Additional reporting by Nikita Ramsinghani

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1. Janelle Monáe

Wearing a Chanel look with Le Silla shoes at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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2. Rosamund Pike

Wearing Givenchy Haute Couture at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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3. Halle Berry

Wearing a Zuhair Murad Couture dress with Loriblu shoes at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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4. Anne Hathaway

Wearing an Elie Saab dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewels, a Jimmy Choo bag, and Olgana Paris shoes at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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5. Penélope Cruz

Wearing a Ralph & Russo gown with Atelier Swarovski jewels at the 2019 Golden Globes.

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6. Sarah Jessica Parker

Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress with Fred Leighton jewels at the 2018 Globes.

7. Diane Kruger

Wearing a Prada dress with Fred Leighton jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch at the 2018 Globes.

8. Kerry Washington

Wearing a Prabal Gurung dress with Roger Vivier booties and Lorraine Schwartz jewels at the 2018 Globes.

9. Tracee Ellis Ross

Wearing a Marc Jacobs Spring 2018 look with a matching headwrap and Irene Neuwirth jewels at the 2018 Globes.

10. Mandy Moore

Wearing a Rosie Assoulin dress with Jimmy Choo shoes, Irene Neuwirth jewels, and a Tyler Ellis clutch at the 2018 Globes.

11. Emily Ratajkowski

Emily wore a gold cutout Reem Acra gown, Stuart Weitzman heels, and H. Stern 18k gold earrings to the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.

12. Janelle Monáe

Janelle wore an Armani asymmetrical dress, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, and Forevermark jewels to the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.

13. Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita wore a Ralph Lauren Collection scarlet gown and Fred Leighton jewels to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

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14. Sarah Jessica Parker

SJP at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.

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15. Olivia Wilde

Olivia wore a Reem Acra gown to the 2009 Golden Globe Awards.

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16. Diane Keaton

Diane at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards.

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17. Cameron Diaz

Cameron wore Chloé to the 1999 Golden Globe Awards.

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18. Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah wore Monique Lhuillier to the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.

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19. Lucy Liu

Lucy wore Carolina Herrera to the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.

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20. Diane Kruger

Diane wore Marchesa to the 2005 Golden Globe Awards.

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21. Angelina Jolie

Angelina at the 1998 Golden Globe Awards.

22. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer wore Dior to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

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23. Cher

Cher wore a Bob Mackie design to the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.

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24. Taylor Schilling

Taylor wore Thakoon to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

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25. Zoe Saldana

Zoe wore a Prabal Gurung dress, Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, a pink Bottega Veneta clutch, and Christian Louboutin pumps to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

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26. Kate Hudson

Kate wore Michael Kors to the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.

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27. Tilda Swinton

Tilda wore a Jil Sander dress and a Fred Leighton necklace to the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.

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28. Emma Watson

Emma wore Christian Dior to the 2014 Golden Globe Awards.

29. Regina King

Regina wore Krikor Jabotian to the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.

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30. Sharon Stone

Sharon at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.

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31. Halle Berry

Halle wore Versace to the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.

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32. Amal Clooney

Amal wore Dior Haute Couture, Harry Winston jewels, and her own gloves to the 2015 Golden Globe Awards.

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33. Emma Stone

Emma wore Lanvin to the 2015 Golden Globe Awards.

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34. Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko wore Chanel to the 2007 Golden Globe Awards.

35. Helena Bonham Carter

Helena wore Vivienne Westwood to the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.

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36. Julianne Hough

Julianne wore Monique Lhuillier to the 2013 Golden Globe Awards.

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37. Emma Thompson

Emma at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.

38. Beyoncé

Beyoncé at the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.

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39. Julia Roberts

Julia wore Giorgio Armani Atelier to the 1990 Golden Globe Awards.

40. Lara Flynn Boyle

Lara wore David Cardona to the 2003 Golden Globe Awards.

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41. Courtney Love

Courtney wore Galliano to the 2000 Golden Globe Awards.

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42. Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer at the 2002 Golden Globe Awards.

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43. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth wore Stella McCartney for Chloé to the 2000 Golden Globe Awards.

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44. Kim Cattrall

Kim at the 2001 Golden Globe Awards.

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45. Nicole Kidman

Nicole wore Tom Ford to the 2004 Golden Globe Awards.

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