Kate Beckinsale, Penelope Cruz, and John Krasinski wore looks that missed the mark at 2024 awards shows.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images, VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
- The 2024 awards season is in full swing following the 81st annual Golden Globes.
- Some celebrities have pulled off daring looks, while others wore outfits that fell flat.
The 81st annual Golden Globes marked the highly anticipated start of the 2024 awards season.
The glamorous event gathered celebrities from all corners of the entertainment world, each attempting to make their mark on the red carpet. While some pulled off popular fashion trends and daring looks, several outfits didn't quite hit the mark.
With the Oscars, Grammy Awards, Met Gala, and more events around the corner, Business Insider is keeping track of celebrity red-carpet looks that we think missed the mark. Take a look.
Helen Mirren isn't a stranger to bold fashion, but her all-purple Golden Globes ensemble missed the mark.
Helen Mirren at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Helen Mirren knows a thing or two about daring fashion.
Unfortunately, her Golden Globes ensemble — an all-purple ruched Dolce & Gabanna number that featured a dramatic cape — went a step too far and ended up looking more like a costume than a look suited for a red carpet.
Toning down some of the outfit's added elements, like the cape or her glittery heels, may have helped Mirren pull off this look.
Fantasia Barrino's corset gown at the Golden Globes had too many distracting elements.
Fantasia Barrino at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Fantasia Barrino also wore Dolce & Gabanna to the 2024 Golden Globes. Her red-carpet ensemble had not one but three elements: a lilac tulle skirt, a silver shimmery fabric around her waist, and a black velvet corset.
She also paired the look with coordinating black gloves.
Though each element of Barrino's gown was beautiful in its own way, meshing them together came across as distracting. The dress would've done her justice if at least one of the three parts were removed.
Jared Leto's Golden Globes outfit was way too reserved compared to his usual daring red-carpet style.
Jared Leto at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
If Jared Leto knows one thing, it's how to make a splash on the red carpet.
But for the 2024 Golden Globes, Leto played it safe in an oversize black blazer, gloves, white suit pants, and heeled shoes.
For someone who showed up to the Met Gala carrying a replica of his head and dressed up as Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat, it lacked the usual creativity and flare seen from Leto on red carpets.
Kate Beckinsale's Golden Globes ensemble incorporated too many trends.
Kate Beckinsale at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
On the red carpet, Kate Beckinsale wore a couture Atelier Zuhra design that featured a sheer skirt and train, no pants, and a shimmery bodysuit embellished with a large floral appliqué.
While the dress did make Beckinsale stand out, it looked a bit busy by attempting to incorporate one too many trends in a single design. Taking out some of the additional aspects — such as the ruched train, floral appliqué, and jewelry — would've improved the look.
Jason Sudeikis looked underdressed on the Golden Globes red carpet.
Jason Sudeikis at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Alberto Rodriguez/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images
"Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis arrived at the Golden Globes wearing a chocolate-brown suit and a purple sweater.
Besides the colors clashing, the sweater made his outfit appear too casual for such a prestigious event. Swapping it for a crisp button-up shirt or a turtleneck would've been better.
The color scheme of John Krasinski's tuxedo at the Golden Globes didn't quite work.
John Krasinski at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt were among the adorable celebrity couples to make a joint appearance at the Golden Globes.
While the pair looked great together, Krasinski's ensemble didn't quite hit the mark. His tuxedo was made up of burgundy pants and a red jacket — a color scheme that made "The Office" star look like he was wearing something you might see on a hotel bellhop.
He could've avoided this comparison by sticking to one of the two colors.
Penelope Cruz's ivory Governors Awards gown took the bridal trend too far.
Penelope Cruz at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
Penelope Cruz wore a floor-length Chanel gown that featured a three-tiered skirt and an embellished bodice decorated with two parallel lines of gold buttons.
While bridal fashion continues to be among the popular red-carpet trends celebrities are rocking this season, Cruz's version was a step too far, coming across as more suited for a wedding ceremony than an awards show.
Toning the dress down by pairing the bodice with a simpler skirt or incorporating pops of other colors into the design might've kept it from veering too far into the bridal department.
Olivia Munn's two-piece ensemble at the Governors Awards was chic, but it looked like it needed to be ironed in some event photographs.
Olivia Munn attends the Governors Awards in Hollywood, California. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Olivia Munn attended the Governors Awards alongside her partner, John Mulaney.
For the event, she wore a Maticevski set consisting of the brand's Laure Swing top and the Clary Evening skirt.
In some photographs of her entrance, the ensemble's fabric appeared to be wrinkled. Intentional or not, the creases took away from the overall elegance of Munn's look.
Ayo Edebiri's floor-length Proenza Schouler gown at the Governors Awards was a bit forgettable.
Ayo Edebiri at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
"The Bear" star is widely considered one of the most exciting Hollywood newcomers, cemented by her winning the award for best performance by a female actor in a TV series — musical or comedy — at the Golden Globes.
Edebiri was one of the best-dressed celebrities on that red carpet, wearing a custom red Prada dress with a chic train.
Following her success at the Golden Globes, both fashion-wise and career-wise, it would've been nice to see Edebiri attend the Governors Awards in a gown as memorable as she is.
Instead, she wore a pale-yellow strapless Proenza Schouler dress from the brand's spring 2024 collection that was pretty but forgettable.
Claire Foy wore a metallic dress to the Governors Awards that would've been stunning without the tulle sleeves.
Claire Foy at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
Claire Foy wore a silver-embellished Rodarte gown that featured a short train and a sweetheart necklace. Nearly everything about the dress is perfect — except for the white tulle lining the sleeves.
The fabric didn't mesh well with the rest of the gown and came across as random. Without the sleeves, Foy's gown would've been a winner.
Eugene Lee Yang's funky asymmetric suit seemed out of place at the Governors Awards.
Eugene Lee Yang at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
Eugene Lee Yang brought daring fashion to the Governors Awards with an asymmetric neon suit that featured several cutouts. Still, the look would've been a better fit for a music awards red carpet, which is typically more casual than the Governors Awards.
Choosing a version of the suit in a different color or with fewer cutouts would've made his ensemble more formal.