The most iconic outfits celebrities wore to the Golden Globe Awards the year you were born

Amanda KrauseJan 11, 2023, 22:39 IST

Julie Andrews with a Golden Globe Award in 1966.Harold P. Matosian/AP Images

The Golden Globe Awards celebrate the best of film and television every year.
Since the first show in 1944, celebrities have worn glamorous and iconic looks on its red carpet.

1944-1951: Lois Maxwell wore an embellished cape to the Golden Globe Awards.

Photos from the early years of the show were taken in black and white.Nigel Dobinson/Getty Images

February 1952: Kathleen Hughes looked radiant in a lace, halter-style ensemble.

The curled hairstyle worn by Hughes was a popular look throughout the '50s.Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer / Getty Images

February 1953: Susan Hayward chose a strapless, patterned ball gown for the occasion.

William Holden presented her with a now-discontinued Henrietta (world film favorites) award.Archive Photos / Stringer / Getty Images

February 1954-1955: Robert Taylor donned a traditional tuxedo while receiving the world film favorite — male award.

Taylor chose to wear a bow tie instead of a necktie. Jack Albin/Getty Images

February 1956: Anita Ekberg looked stunning in a lace dress.

She was awarded for her role in "Blood Alley."Keystone-France/Getty images

February 1957: Debbie Reynolds was stylish from head to toe.

Reynolds (right) walked alongside Elizabeth Taylor (left) and Mike Todd, who both won awards.Darlene Hammond/Getty Images

1958-1959: Elizabeth Taylor dressed like royalty while attending the Golden Globe Awards.

She sat with Mike Todd, a film producer and Taylor's third husband.Hulton Archive/Getty Images

1960: Marilyn Monroe kept true to her classic style.

She posed with her award at her table.Bettmann/Getty Images

March 1961: Jayne Mansfield wore a show-stopping dark dress.

She posed with her husband Mickey Hargitay.Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer / Getty Images

March 1962: Two years after winning her first Golden Globe award, Marilyn Monroe attended the show wearing another iconic look.

Monroe was accompanied by screenwriter Jose Bolanos.Bettmann/Getty Images

March 1963: Richard Chamberlain looked dapper in a black suit with shiny detailing.

Underneath his suit jacket, he wore a simple button-down shirt.AP/AP Images

March 1964: Sal Mineo put a unique spin on a classic look.

He attended the awards with actress Joey Heatherton.Harold Matosian/Getty Images

February 1965: Mary Tyler Moore wore a strapless dress covered by a floral overlay.

Moore incorporated long gloves and a curled hairstyle into her ensemble. Michael Ochs Archives / Stringer / Getty Images

1966 - 1967: Julie Andrews looked elegant in a simple long-sleeved dress.

Andrews won a Golden Globe Award for her role in "The Sound of Music."Harold P. Matosian/AP Images

February 1968: Jim Brown looked sharp in a double-breasted suit.

Brown (right) presented awards to Rod Steiger (left) and Carol Channing.AP Images

February 1969: Barbara Streisand opted for a show-stopping printed gown.

This was Streisand's first Golden Globe nomination and award.Fotos International/Getty Images

February 1970: Elke Sommer rocked a daring dress that featured a thigh-high slit and feathered skirt.

She posed with actor Burt Bacharach, who won an award.AP Images

February 1971: Lola Falana attended the Golden Globe Awards wearing a bejeweled turtleneck top.

She paired the look with a fur jacket and a curly hairstyle.Ron Galella/Getty Images

February 1972: Ann-Margret chose a sheer black ensemble with a ruffled collar.

The actress wore her hair in an updo, likely to keep the focus on her dress.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1973: The Jackson family wore iconic patterned suits to the 30th Golden Globe Awards.

Michael Jackson posed with his parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson.Fotos International/Getty Images

January 1974: June Allyson glowed while wearing a sparkly turtleneck dress.

Sparkly dresses are still commonly seen on modern red carpets.David F. Smith/AP Images

January 1975: Art Carney opted for a classic tuxedo and bow tie when he won the award for best actor in a comedy.

Carney wore a square-shaped style of glasses, which are still popular today.Frank Edwards/Getty Images

January 1976: Walter Matthau became a trendsetter with his tuxedo.

After winning an award, Matthau (left) posed with Debbie Reynolds (right) and George Burns.Bettmann/Getty Images

January 1977: Ditching the traditional style of gowns and skirts, Lynda Carter walked the red carpet wearing a tuxedo.

Carter brought talent manager Ron Samuels as her date to the show.Fotos International/Getty Images

January 1978: Leslie Uggams looked radiant in a sparkling jacket and white dress.

She attended the Golden Globe Awards with her husband Grahame Pratt.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1979: Robin Williams wore a whimsical ensemble comprised of a top hat and polka-dot bow tie.

He also wore two flowers pinned to his lapel.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1980: Marilu Henner stole the show with her shiny green dress and matching shawl.

She attended the awards ceremony with John Travolta.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1981: Yoko Shimada attended the 39th annual Golden Globe Awards wearing a traditional Japanese dress.

Actor Robert Vaughn presented Shimada with her Golden Globe award.Saxon/AP Images

January 1982: Jayne Seymour looked elegant in a black, off-the-shoulder dress and matching pearls.

Seymour wore a floral accessory in her hair.McLendon/AP Images

January 1983: During the 40th annual Golden Globe Awards, Debbie Allen walked the red carpet in a bold ensemble.

Allen took home her first-ever Golden Globe award that night.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1984: Diahann Carroll was way ahead of fashion trends with her iconic Golden Globe Awards look.

She accessorized with jeweled bracelets, rings, and earrings.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1985: Sônia Braga turned heads with her bright-blue ruffled dress.

The actress went on to win a Golden Globe award the following year.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1986: Whoopi Goldberg changed the game with her casual red-carpet style.

She also wore a floral headband.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1987: Melanie Griffith chose an elaborate rainbow-striped gown.

She also wore her hair in a unique flared style.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1988: Denzel Washington celebrated the occasion with a printed bow tie.

He attended the awards show with his wife, Pauletta Washington.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1989: John Cleese switched things up by wearing a colorful tie.

Actors typically wore bow ties to the Golden Globe Awards.Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

January 1990: Julia Roberts attended her first Golden Globe Awards ceremony in an oversized suit.

She also wore a purple tie and what look like brown leather shoes.Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

January 1991: Meshach Taylor showed up to the Golden Globe Awards looking dapper in a traditional tux.

Taylor attended the award show with his wife Bianca Ferguson.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1992: Geena Davis appears to have been a fan of the "naked" trend before it was popular.

Davis was nominated for her role in "Thelma & Louise."Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1993: Will Smith looked stylish in a tuxedo jacket that was striped with gold.

His shirt also featured unique detailing.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1994: Vivian Wu walked the red carpet wearing a mint-green gown.

Wu's dress appears to have been made partially from satin.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1995: Rosie Perez ditched traditional floor-length gowns for an iconic halter-style dress.

She paired the dress with sheer black tights and large hoop earrings.SGranitz/Getty Images

January 1996: Gillian Anderson turned heads by wearing a velvet robe on the red carpet.

She wore a coordinating velvet dress underneath the robe.Ron Galella/Getty Images

January 1997: Halle Berry dazzled the awards ceremony in a patterned and sparkly gown.

The yellow and gray dress stood out from others on the red carpet.Kevin.Mazur/INACTIVE/Getty Images

January 1998: Jennifer Lopez celebrated the 55th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in a colorful, single-shoulder gown with a dramatic cutout.

Lopez wore her hair styled in an elegant bun.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 1999: Angelina Jolie sparkled in a jeweled, spaghetti-strap dress.

She appears to have worn clear heels with the gown.Frank Trapper/Getty Images

January 2000: Lucy Liu went full glam in a black-and-white strapless gown.

For her makeup, Liu opted for an understated look.Frank Micelotta Archive/Getty Images

January 2001: Robert Downey Jr. looked stylish in purple sunglasses and an all-black ensemble.

Downey Jr. won an award for his role in "Ally McBeal."Kevin Winter/Getty Images

January 2002: Jamie Foxx showed up to the 59th annual Golden Globe Awards looking cool.

He posed on the red carpet before heading into the awards ceremony.Vince Bucci/Stringer/Getty Images

January 2003: Salma Hayek matched the red carpet with her bold dress.

She also wore bright red lipstick and long earrings.George Pimentel/Getty Images

January 2004: Elijah Wood went with a unique ensemble.

His tie featured a detailed print.Kevork Djansezian/AP Images

January 2005: Samuel L. Jackson opted for a sleek velvet suit.

Jackson has been nominated for four Golden Globe awards.J. Vespa/Getty Images

January 2006: Queen Latifah looked elegant in a simple blue dress.

Latifah also carried a tiny jeweled handbag down the red carpet.KMazur/Getty Images

2007-2008: Beyoncé shined as brightly as the actual Golden Globe awards.

She was nominated for the best original song — motion picture award for "Listen" from the movie "Dreamgirls."SGranitz/Getty Images

January 2009: Freida Pinto looked glamorous in a mustard-yellow gown.

She perfectly paired her dress with gold accessories.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2010: Zoe Saldana arrived to the 67th Golden Globes Awards ceremony looking stylish.

Due to rainy weather, celebrities were followed by assistants holding umbrellas.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2011: Amber Riley posed on the red carpet wearing a sparkling single-shoulder gown.

Riley is most well-known for her role on the TV show "Glee."Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2012: Sofia Vergara stole the show with her navy blue dress.

Vergara has been nominated for four Golden Globe awards.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2013: Eva Longoria dressed in a long-sleeve gown with lace detailing and a chiffon skirt.

The actress received one Golden Globe Award nomination in 2006.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2014: Lupita Nyong'o made a case for cape-style dresses on the red carpet.

The actress was nominated for her role in "12 Years a Slave."Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2015: John Legend looked sharp in a classic suit with satin detailing.

He attended the award show with his wife, Chrissy Teigen.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2016: Gina Rodriguez arrived looking like a princess in a blue ball gown.

Rodriguez was nominated for her role in "Jane The Virgin."Steve Granitz/Getty Images

January 2017: Priyanka Chopra Jonas wore a radiant, long-sleeved gown to the 74th Golden Globe Awards.

She chose a burgundy shade of lipstick and wore her hair in loose waves.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

January 2018: As did most attendees of that year's show, Issa Rae wore black in support of the Times Up movement.

Her dress featured a V-shaped neckline and a thigh-high slit.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

January 2019: Lady Gaga arrived in a powder-blue Valentino gown paired with a statement diamond necklace and blue hair.

Lady Gaga at the Golden Globe Awards on January 6, 2019.Mike Blake/Reuters

January 2020: Scarlett Johansson matched the red carpet in a custom gown from Vera Wang.

Scarlett Johansson at the Golden Globes on January 5, 2020.Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

February 2021: Jamie Lee Curtis wore a yellow gown from Alex Perry with a wrapped bodice and deep neckline.

Jamie Lee Curtis at the Golden Globe Awards on February 28, 2021.Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty Images

January 2023: Jenna Ortega ditched her "Wednesday" aesthetic for a strappy gown designed by Gucci.

Jenna Ortega attends the 2023 Golden Globes.Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC/Getty Images

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