this golden globe award The 2026 awards season is about to kick off, and it’s going to be attended by glamorously dressed celebrities and others who haven’t lived up to their expectations.
Nikki Glaser returns After making history last year as the first woman to sing solo on the Golden Globes stage, she will host the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
From Nick Jonas to Alicia Silverstone, some of Hollywood’s biggest names have taken to the red carpet. Although most of them Stand out for the right reasonsothers opted for a slightly risqué look.
From sheer gowns to quirky sequin details, some celebrities made bold choices ahead of the big ceremony.
Here are some of the boldest looks from the 2026 Golden Globes:
Justin Lupe
Lupe wore a sheer Armani Privé gown with fringe that matched her skin tone (AFP via Getty Images)
Lupe, best known for her role in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, left little to the imagination in her see-through dress (Getty Images)
Cheryl Lee Ralph
Lee Ralph wore a brown strapless Harbison Studio gown with black trim, but the trace of gold sequins down the middle of the gown looked like an awkward zipper (Getty Images)
The traces of gold sequins down the middle of Ralph’s dress leave a lot to be desired (AFP via Getty Images)
Brittany Snow
Snow’s look – a sheer white strapless Danielle Frankel gown – lacked excitement (AFP via Getty Images)
The Wife Hunt star’s skirt had a structured bottom that was reminiscent of a tablecloth (AFP via Getty Images)
Ginnifer Goodwin
Goodwin wowed in a black Armani Privé gown with pearls and matching black trim (AFP via Getty Images)
“Once Upon a Time” actors attended the “Zootopia 2” awards ceremony (Getty Images)
Audrey Nooner
The singer ventured out in a Thom Browne suit, which she paired with a black cape that was topped with a large white bow and tied around her ankles (Getty Images)
Her hair was braided on either side of her head, and her face was covered in sheer lace and black lipstick. (AFP via Getty Images)
Natasha Rothwell
Rothwell wore a white pleated V-neck gown that appeared to have wrinkles at the bottom (Getty Images)
The actor’s outfit drew attention away from her blunt bob and diamond necklace (AFP via Getty Images)
Glen Powell
While Powell tried to spice up the classic tuxedo with a blue velvet jacket, he failed to pair the look with distracting tinted glasses and side-swept hair. (Getty)
Powell’s appearance improved slightly after taking off his tinted glasses (AFP via Getty Images)
Jennifer Garner
Ghana’s shiny black Cong Tri gown lacked shape, which is unfortunate because otherwise it was a stunning ensemble (Getty Images)
Garner attends this year’s Golden Globes as host after 13-year absence (AFP via Getty Images)
Jackie Tone
Tone hit the red carpet in a strapless black satin gown with a pink tulle hem that reminded fans of a wedding cake topper (AFP via Getty Images)
Tone’s dress reminded fans of two different dresses sewn together (Getty Images)
Leighton Meester
Meester wore a cheap-looking gown with a neon yellow stripe across the chest that clashed with a sequin-filled lower body. (Getty Images)
The “Gossip Girl” actor hit the carpet with her husband Adam Brody, who was nominated for a Golden Globe (Getty Images)
Teyana Taylor
Taylor attended the Golden Globes in a black Schiaparelli gown with various cutouts that left little to the imagination (AFP via Getty Images)
“There are diamonds in the cracks,” Taylor said during a red carpet interview. (Getty Images)
Amy Lou Wood
Wood wore a black off-the-shoulder gown with lace overlays at the awards show that looked uncensored (Getty Images)
Wood, who received her first Golden Globe nomination for her role in “The White Lotus,” wore her hair in a half-up, half-down style. (Getty Images)
Jenna Oritega
Oretga stepped out in a black Dilara Findikoglu dress with cutouts on the sides and long fringes hanging from the sleeves; however, fans couldn’t help but be drawn to her bleached brows (AFP via Getty Images)
Ortega is nominated for her role in the Netflix series “Wednesday” (Getty Images)
Kathy Bates
Bates walked the red carpet in a strapless gown that was covered in navy lace, and from a distance, the look looked busy (AFP via Getty Images)