26 vintage photos of the Golden Globes show Hollywood icons through the years

Gabbi ShawJan 9, 2022, 20:37 IST

Dean Martin and John Wayne at the Golden Globes.Bettmann/Getty Images

The 2022 Golden Globes are being held on January 9, 2022, for the 79th time.
We've rounded up some of the best photos throughout the award show's long history.

The Golden Globes were first held in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a band of writers that came together in 1943.

Actor Tony Curtis showing his award to his wife, actress Janet Leigh, at the Foreign Press Awards, or the Golden Globes, in Hollywood, 1958.Archive Photos/Getty Images

The award ceremony became more glamorous as time went on. By the 20th Golden Globes, the stage looked more like the one we see today.

Dorothy Malone presents Angela Lansbury the award for Best Supporting Actress for "The Manchurian Candidate" at the 20th Annual Golden Globe Awards on March 5, 1963.NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

All of Hollywood's best and brightest of the time attend the awards, such as Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay in 1958.

Actors Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay attend the Golden Globe Awards in 1958.Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Even future royalty appeared, like Grace Kelly.

Grace Kelly attends the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on February 23, 1956.Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Even though fashion has changed quite a bit over the award show's history, these names will live on forever.

Robin Williams holding his award for the television show "Mork and Mindy" at the Golden Globe Awards in January 1979.Frank Edwards/Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images

Marilyn Monroe looked every bit the '60s starlet at the 1962 awards.

Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait at the Golden Globe Awards on March 5, 1962.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Barbara Stanwyck attended the 1952 Golden Globes and chatted with fellow screen icon Gilbert Roland.

Barbara Stanwyck and Gilbert Roland attend the Golden Globe Awards on February 21, 1952.Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Shirley MacLaine embodied old Hollywood glamour at the 1955 awards.

Shirley MacLaine at the Golden Globe Awards on February 24, 1955.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award is called the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Below is the man himself talking to French actress Corinne Calvet in 1952, the first year the honor was awarded.

Cecil B. DeMille with Corinne Calvet at the Golden Globes awards on February 21, 1952.Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award is called the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Below is the man himself talking to French actress Corinne Calvet in 1952, the first year the honor was awarded.

Elizabeth Taylor, her third husband Mike Todd, and her future fourth husband Eddie Fisher rubbed elbows at the 1958 awards.

Eddie Fisher standing with Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Mike Todd, at the Golden Globe awards.Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Here's John Travolta at his very first Golden Globes in 1978.

John Travolta attends the 35th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 28, 1978.Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images

The Golden Globes are known as the "fun" awards show because alcohol is famously served at every table.

Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, and Jean Simmons attend the Golden Globe Awards at Ciro's nightclub.Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

And since the attendees are seated at tables, not in rows, there are more opportunities for mingling.

Judy Garland with Marlon Brando at the Golden Globe Awards on February 24, 1955.Archive Photos/Getty Images

You never know which celebrities might end up sitting together.

Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball (right) chat with Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons (left) at the Golden Globe Awards.Jack Albin/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

It's also a big night for couples. Just ask Mark Hamill and his wife Marilou York.

Mark Hamill and his wife, Marilou York, attending the 35th Golden Globe Awards in January 1978.Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty Images

Or Sonny and Cher.

Sonny and Cher attend the Golden Globe Awards in 1973.Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Getty Images

Not all iconic Hollywood duos are couples, though. There are adorable buds, too, like Natalie Wood and Robert Redford.

Natalie Wood and Robert Redford attend the Golden Globes in January 1966.Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Getty Images

Some celebs take their parents. It helps if your dad is a living legend like Henry Fonda, seen here with his daughter, Jane.

Henry Fonda with his daughter, Jane Fonda, at the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January 1979.Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty Images

Another iconic old Hollywood duo was Dean Martin and John Wayne, seen here.

Dean Martin points to the drink John Wayne is holding.Bettmann/Getty Images

The Golden Globes can be kid-friendly, too. Here's a 15-year-old Michael Jackson with his father.

Michael Jackson and his father, Joe Jackson, pose at the Golden Globe Awards in 1973.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images

Julie Andrews is a Golden Globes queen. One of the most iconic moments in award show history was when she famously shaded Jack Warner, the man who didn't cast her in "My Fair Lady."

Julie Andrews receiving a Golden Globe.Paul W. Bailey/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Julie Andrews is a Golden Globes queen. One of the most iconic moments in award show history was when she famously shaded Jack Warner, the man who didn't cast her in "My Fair Lady."

But usually, it's a night filled with love between A-listers like Doris Day and Rock Hudson.

Rock Hudson and Doris Day as they hold their Golden Globe awards.Bettmann/Getty Images

It's also interesting to look back at some of the most iconic actors of all time when they were just starting out. Back in 1968, Dustin Hoffman won the now-defunct award for New Star of the Year.

Dustin Hoffman at the Golden Globes with his award for most promising newcomer in 1968.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

It's also interesting to look back at some of the most iconic actors of all time when they were just starting out. Back in 1968, Dustin Hoffman won the now-defunct award for New Star of the Year.

The following year, Barbra Streisand won her first Golden Globe for her performance in "Funny Girl."

Barbra Streisand holds her Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy or Musical at the 26th Annual Golden Globe Awards on February 24, 1969.Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Getty Images

Young Arnold Schwarzenegger won New Star of the Year as well, in 1977, for his role in "Stay Hungry."

Arnold Schwarzenegger holds Raquel Welch in the air at the Golden Globe Awards on January 29, 1977.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images

It'll be fascinating to see what the 2022 Golden Globes look like with no stars in attendance.

Gae Exton and Christopher Reeve during the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards.Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images

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26 vintage photos of the Golden Globes show Hollywood icons through the years

The Golden Globes were first held in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a band of writers that came together in 1943.

The award ceremony became more glamorous as time went on. By the 20th Golden Globes, the stage looked more like the one we see today.

All of Hollywood's best and brightest of the time attend the awards, such as Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay in 1958.

Even future royalty appeared, like Grace Kelly.

Even though fashion has changed quite a bit over the award show's history, these names will live on forever.

Marilyn Monroe looked every bit the '60s starlet at the 1962 awards.

Barbara Stanwyck attended the 1952 Golden Globes and chatted with fellow screen icon Gilbert Roland.

Shirley MacLaine embodied old Hollywood glamour at the 1955 awards.

The Golden Globes' lifetime achievement award is called the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Below is the man himself talking to French actress Corinne Calvet in 1952, the first year the honor was awarded.

Elizabeth Taylor, her third husband Mike Todd, and her future fourth husband Eddie Fisher rubbed elbows at the 1958 awards.

Here's John Travolta at his very first Golden Globes in 1978.

The Golden Globes are known as the "fun" awards show because alcohol is famously served at every table.

And since the attendees are seated at tables, not in rows, there are more opportunities for mingling.

You never know which celebrities might end up sitting together.

It's also a big night for couples. Just ask Mark Hamill and his wife Marilou York.

Or Sonny and Cher.

Not all iconic Hollywood duos are couples, though. There are adorable buds, too, like Natalie Wood and Robert Redford.

Some celebs take their parents. It helps if your dad is a living legend like Henry Fonda, seen here with his daughter, Jane.

Another iconic old Hollywood duo was Dean Martin and John Wayne, seen here.

The Golden Globes can be kid-friendly, too. Here's a 15-year-old Michael Jackson with his father.

Julie Andrews is a Golden Globes queen. One of the most iconic moments in award show history was when she famously shaded Jack Warner, the man who didn't cast her in "My Fair Lady."

But usually, it's a night filled with love between A-listers like Doris Day and Rock Hudson.

It's also interesting to look back at some of the most iconic actors of all time when they were just starting out. Back in 1968, Dustin Hoffman won the now-defunct award for New Star of the Year.

The following year, Barbra Streisand won her first Golden Globe for her performance in "Funny Girl."

Young Arnold Schwarzenegger won New Star of the Year as well, in 1977, for his role in "Stay Hungry."

It'll be fascinating to see what the 2022 Golden Globes look like with no stars in attendance.