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Golden Globes 2026 red carpet: Stars sparkle ahead of ceremony

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Celebrities arrive on the red carpet. Roger Kisby/2026GG/Penske Media/Getty Images

The Golden Globes red carpet is done and dusted, with one particular look that surprised many ahead of the ceremony.

Welcome to awards season!

The 83rd Golden Globes have finally arrived and so too have all of the guests, as stars start to make their way from the red carpet to the ceremony venue for the awards celebrating the best in film and television from the past year.

The ceremony itself will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser for the second year running, and streams locally from midday AEDT on Paramount+ - we’ll be live blogging all the highlights from the ceremony here.

Check out the full list of this year’s nominees, which we’ll update with each winner as they’re announced.

Here are the glam arrivals ahead of the Beverly Hilton ceremony, as they filter through...

A subtle free the nipple moment from Nobody Wants This actress Justine Lupe as she arrives in a peach, ruffled frock. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Another star who got the sheer memo. Jennifer Lawrence stuns in a look that is a little off brand for her but we’re loving! Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Lady in red. Alicia Silverstone made a mini comeback at the Globes 31 years after shooting to fame with all-time fave film Clueless. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Hollywood royalty Amal Clooney and George Clooney left their arrival a little late for a grand entrance. This year’s Golden Globes marks their first in over a decade thanks to George’s film Jay Kelly’s four nominations. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Melissa McCarthy appeared to zip herself up for the big night. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Kathy Bates showed off her recent weight loss prior to the ceremony kicking off. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Teyana Taylor shocked many with her bedazzled g-string on show “The crack is covered in diamonds, you know. It’s expensive,” she said in a red-carpet interview. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Brenda Song and partner Macaulay Culkin brushed up rather well for the celebrations. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Jenna Ortega channelled Wednesday Addams for her Best Female Actor nomination for the same role. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Adolescence star Owen Cooper ditched the tux for his first Globes nomination. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Zoe Kravitz went for a low-key, boho look. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Twinning! Amy Madigan with Ed Harris in matching tuxedos. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Emily Blunt was giving strong Devil Wears Prada vibes in this white power suit. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

After The Hunt nominee and film veteran Julia Roberts has done the GG red carpet plenty of times but described this year as “hot” and “crowded”. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Kristen Bell chose a toga-style frock for the evening where she’s nominated for Best Female Actor for Nobody Wants This. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Two-time nominee Jacob Elordi chanelled Men In Black for the evening. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP

Aussie star Rose Byrne, nominated for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, turned heads in emerald green. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Orlando Bloom arrived solo. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Ariana Grande, in an off-the-shoulder frock, also arrived solo (without Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo that is). Picture: Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA

This ain’t her first rodeo. Jennifer Lopez knows exactly how to pull a crowd on a red carpet with a figure-hugging, almost sheer get-up. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were ready to have some fun. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Claire Danes sparkled in a modest floor length gown. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Looking peachy, Hailee Steinfeld’s plus one was her unborn bub. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Actress Emma Stone bares a little tummy in a pale yellow skirt and midriff combo. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Sarah Snook covered up while others let it all hang out. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Pamela Anderson hit the red carpet with her signature look - no make-up - and looked stunning. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

In classic white, Amanda Seyfried had a little moment with Julia Roberts on the red carpet where they exchanged compliments and tips. Picture: Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA

Hit Man star Glenn Powell looked handsome in a velvet tux, keeping his tinted glasses on for the evening. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Dakota Fanning was stunning in this sparkly floor-length gown. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Lauren Hashian and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson were all smiles ahead of the ceremony. Picture: Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA

Jennifer Garner opted for a completely classic look - black with a tad of beading to sparkle that little bit extra. Picture: Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are couple goals. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

More couple goals from cuties Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez, who completed her black look with some white feathering. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Song Sung Blue nominee Kate Hudson sparkles in this silver halterneck number. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Hostess with the mostess Nikki Glaser made a loud arrival ahead of her big gig on the big stage. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Best Supporting Female Actor nominee Elle Fanning had Gus Wenner as her best red carpet accessory. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

And Will Arnett, in a classic black tux, had Carolyn Murphy as his. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

It was an electric blue kind of evening for US actor Chris Perfetti. Picture: Frederic J. Brown / AFP

Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney were matching in classic black and white. Mark had tongues wagging with his “Be Good” pin accessory to honour the memory of Renée Macklin Good, who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis this week. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Nope, not the MET Gala. Audrey Nuna made a statement with... this. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP

The White Lotus star Natasha Rothwell was on brand in white satin. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Kristina Romanova was another name who got the white satin memo - this time with a bit more cleavage. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP

Haley Kalil is possibly the brightest and boldest star to hit the carpet yet. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams teased fans with his unbuttoned shirt under his white tux. Picture: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin was a bit more modest, covering up all of her things. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Surprise! Sinner star Wunmi Mosaku showed off her baby bump on the red carpet while hitting X with her big news: “I’ve decided to stop trying to camouflage my bump today at the Golden Globes, so me and baby can truly enjoy and embrace the moment fully together.” Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

US actress Brittany Snow glided down the red carpet in a floor length white gown with detailing at the hem. Picture: Michael Tran / AFP

The first couple of the evening - Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas arrive arm-in-arm for their date night. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Dreamgirls star Sheryl Lee Ralph was oozing confidence. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

US model and TV personality Olandria Carthen brought a bit of colour as she arrived ahead of the ceremony. Picture: Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Canadian actress Odessa Rae chose a simple satin number for the night. Picture: Michael Tran / AFP

Snoop Dogg is in the house! The rapper looked rather dapper in a glimmering black and red military-style suit. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

White Lotus star Lisa turned heads in a black sheer frock paired with a bold necklace. Picture: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Babylon actress Li Jun Li made a statement in a pale blue number barely covering her legs. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP

Canadian TV personality Keltie Knight went for old-school Hollywood glam. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Grammy-winning singer Laufey had an awkward encounter with photographers after having to correct them for calling her “Megan”. Picture: Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA

US TV personality Dylan Efron swapped the Dancing with the Stars dancefloor for the red carpet. Picture: Frederic J. Brown / AFP

Model Maura Higgins goes full glam in black and gold. Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Journo and Oprah’s bestie Gayle King was the first to ditch black in a classic white beaded number. Picture: Michael Tran / AFP

Celebrating the Globes early

Prior to hitting the Globes red carpet, some big names showed up for Variety’s annual pre-Globes bash and W magazine’s event over the weekend - and they all received the “black and boobs” memo.

The Housemaid’s Sydney Sweeney opted for all black and lots of cleavage for the pre-awards celebration. Picture: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images

Pop star Adéla and her signature pink locks hit the Variety party in a black sheer bodysuit and skirt. Picture: Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty Images

Kate Hudson went for goth glam with a low-cut black lace frock. Picture: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images

No boobs, but black again! Kaia Gerber and mum Cindy Crawford attend W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont ahead of the ceremony. Picture: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for W Magazine — No boobs, but black again! Kaia Gerber and mom Cindy Crawford attend W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont ahead of the ceremony. Picture: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for W Magazine

Kaia held her own without mum at the Chateau Marmont party. Picture: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for W Magazine

Sydney Sweeney popped up again at W Magazine’s bash - this time catching up with two-time nominee Jacob Elordi. Picture: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for W Magazine

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the pack for the film section of today’s awards with nine nominations, including Best Picture, Director and Screenwriter, Best Actor recognition for its lead Leonardo DiCaprio and Supporting Actor nods for Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn.

Sentimental Value is in second with eight nominations and then Sinners with seven.

Over on the TV side, The White Lotus is ahead of the pack with six nominations, followed by Netflix’s Adolescence with five and Severance and Only Murders in the Building with four each.