The Golden Globes Brought Back Red Carpet Beauty, Baby—31 Celeb Looks That Epitomize Elegance

From Ariana Grande's sculpted cut crease to Alison Brie's new Birkin bangs.

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Selena Gomez, Ayo Edebiri, and Li Jun Li at the Golden Globes
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It's time, people! The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards are finally here. It's the first award show of the season, and arguably, it's the most exciting. Why? It's simple. From a micro-perspective, it sets the standard for every award show that follows it, including the Grammys, the SAG Awards, and, finally, the Oscars in quick succession. From a macro-perspective, it sets the standard for the biggest beauty trends of the entire year.

Yep, we're about to see celebs like Ariana Grande, Tessa Thompson, Elle Fanning, Jennifer Lawrence, and more demonstrate the very trends that will dominate 2026. Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the best, most elegant beauty looks of the night. These beauty looks absolutely epitomize glamour and elegance.

Ariana Grande at the Golden Globes.

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Ariana Grande's Wicked character, Glinda, would approve of her pink cut crease.

Selena Gomez at the Golden Globes.

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Selena Gomez proves that "vampy" and "elegant" can truly go hand in hand. All it takes is a deep, ink-red lip color and a vintage-inspired bob.

Beauty products used: Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Deep Serum ($13), Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23), and Dream Blowout Glass 72hr Frizz Fighter ($28)

Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes.

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Jennifer Lopez paired her signature glowing skin with shimmering purple eye shadow.

Zoe Kravitz at the Golden Globes.

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The cherry on top of Zoë Kravitz's effortless updo is a simple, chic flower pin.

Jennifer Lawrence at the Golden Globes.

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Jennifer Lawrence's French-girl bangs and thick black eyeliner deserve their own award.

Jenna Ortega at the Golden Globes.

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Jenna Ortega brought her signature Wednesday aesthetic to the red carpet, and we're so here for it.

Ayo Edebiri at the Golden Globes.

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Ayo Edebiri's voluminous side part is right in line with the romantic, retro hairstyle trend.

Amanda Seyfried at the golden globes

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Amanda Seyfried embodied old-Hollywood glamour with her architectural up-do and eye-defined liner.

Beauty products used: Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23) and Defy Damage KBOND20 Power Masque ($39)

Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes.

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For glowing skin, Kate Hudson is the official blueprint.

Beauty products used: Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23)

Miley Cyrus at the golden globes

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Miley Cyrus's signature rock-chic aesthetic translates to the red carpet. All it takes is a smoky eye and highly-contoured skin.

Emma Stone at the golden globes

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Emma Stone amplified her already sunny aura with glowing skin and glossy strands.

Hailee Steinfeld at the Golden Globes.

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Hailee Steinfeld debuted her baby bump for the first time on the Golden Globes red carpet. She was glowing with softly smoked-out eye shadow and Old Hollywood–inspired waves.

Tessa Thompson at the Golden Globes.

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Tessa Thompson looked ethereal and mermaid-esque with long waves cascading down her back and glowy, glassy skin.

Alison Brie at the Golden Globes.

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Meanwhile, Alison Brie debuted new Birkin bangs. We can't help but think this is how a French woman, specifically Jane Birkin, would do the Golden Globes red carpet. C'est très chic.

Mia Goth at the Golden Globes.

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Mia Goth's thick, winged liner and plump nude lips are understated yet impactful.

Laufey at the Golden Globes.

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Laufey's shiny, sleek ponytail is proof that vintage hairstyles are *it* for 2026.

Lori Harvey at the Golden Globes.

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No one does sculpted '90s-esque glamour like Lori Harvey.

Brittany Snow at the Golden Globes.

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Brittany Snow's lush lashes, rosy lips, and "champagne blonde" are a sophisticated formula.

Priyanka Chopra at the Golden Globes.

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We're putting Priyanka Chopra's hair on our 2026 beauty mood boards. Her feathered layers have so much body and dimension.

Emily Blunt at the Golden Globes.

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Emily Blunt looked elegant with rosy-brown makeup and a simple slicked-back hairstyle.

Li Jun Li at the Golden Globes.

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Li Jun Li's stunning Golden Globes look is centered on three key elements: a bright pop of perfect red lipstick, fluttery lashes, and a wash of sheer pink blush to pull it all together.

Lisa at the Golden Globes.

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Lisa proves glass skin and glossy lips won't go away in 2026.

Teyana Taylor at the Golden Globes.

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Teyana Taylor is the ultimate cool girl with her shimmery eye shadow and vinyl-like lips.

Amelia Gray at the Golden Globes.

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If you look closely, you'll see Amelia Gray's cool lilac eye shadow. We love a subtle pop of color on the red carpet.

Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes.

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Please excuse us while we find our mousse and texturizing spray to re-create Julia Roberts's voluminous waves.

Pamela Anderson at the Golden Globes.

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Pamela Anderson didn't wear a speck of makeup on the red carpet. Instead, she let her glowing skin shine—likely courtesy of her go-to Sonsie skincare products.

Ana de Armas at the Golden Globes.

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If it's not broken, don't fix it. Ana de Armas stuck to her signature look—soft makeup and voluminous hair.

Dakota Fanning at the Golden Globes.

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Dakota Fanning's fresh-faced complexion was the star of her look.

Elle Fanning at the Golden Globes.

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Her sister, Elle Fanning, donned a similar petal-pink makeup look.

Leighton Meester at the Golden Globes.

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Leighton Meester's fresh-faced complexion and wavy hair never miss.

Olandria Carthen at the Golden Globes.

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Olandria Carthen's bold blush is so striking.

Kaitlyn McLintock
Kaitlyn McLintock
Beauty Editor

Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing the latest and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.