These Are the Most Stunning Golden Globes Gowns of All Time

Aside from 2008, when the Golden Globes were canceled due to a Writer's Guild strike, each year had its standout style moment. Here are the most iconic looks of all time.

Jayne stole the show at the 1960s Golden Globes with a form fitting metallic dress along with long black gloves and a fur shall that exuded pure elegance.

Actress Gina Lollobrigida looked like royalty at the 1961 red carpet in this ball gown style dress adorned with glamorous gloves and blinding jewels.

You already know Marilyn Monroe brought her A-Game to the 1962 Golden Globes award, where she stood out from the rest in a fun sequined gown that fit her like a glove.

Doris Day looked radiant in 1963, sparkling from head to toe.

Actress Trippi Herden kept her look understated with a classic black gown and a pearl necklace at the 1964 Globes.

Mia Farrow went for the Breakfast at Tiffany's look with a form-fitting black dress, long white gloves, and a high bun in 1965.

Italian Actress Claudia Cardinale brought the heat to the 1966 awards with this stunning plunging coral-red gown.

Natalie Wood went with a chic red gown with shimmery embellishments for the 1967 awards.

Sharon Tate rocked a sheer black gown with puffy sleeves during the 1968 Golden Globes.

The best dressed star at the 1969 Golden Globes was Barbara Streisand, who showed up in an elegant sequined A-Line gown with a matching jacket complete with fur trimmings—and a matching hat!

Patty Duke ushered in the 1970s with a sheer netted dress and bold blue feather bell sleeves dress that was equal parts funky and fashionable.

Carol Burnett arrived to the 1971 Golden Globes in a cool polka-dot dress with bell sleeves and a cinched waist.

This red gown with gold trimmings and a statement neck was one to remember from the 1972 Golden Globes.

Dyan arrived at the 1973 Golden Globes carpet in a phenomenal spaghetti strap white gown with matching cape. Brava.

Actress Anjelica Huston (her hate was Jack Nicholson, NBD) went full Hollywood glam with a silky dress and fur scarf for the 1974 Golden Globes.

Gena embodied pure '70s glamour with her embroidered lewk during the 1975 award ceremony, where she took home the globe for her work in A Woman Under The Influence.

The Actress from Phyllis (look it up) made a statement with fun ruffled polkadot sleeves during the 1976 Golden Globes awards.

Katharine wore a chic white asymmetrical gown and took home her second Golden Globe in 1977 for her supporting actress role in Voyage of the Damned.

The Grease singer and actress kept it simple in 1978, wearing this beaded spaghetti-strap dress.

In 1979, the singer wore this colorful strapless number, pairing it with a purple beaded necklace.

The singer and actress bagged two Golden Globes in 1980, wearing this geometric-patterned ensemble.

The actress made a statement in the gold jumpsuit she wore in 1981.

The English actress went for old-school Hollywood glamour in 1982, donning a velvet gown with a plunging neckline and billowy sleeves.

Drew Barrymore circa 1983 couldn't have been any cuter in this pink dress.

Cher kept it cool and casual in a cutout miniskirt and fishnet stockings in 1984.

In 1985, the actress, singer, and model topped off this floor-length velvet dress by wearing ribbons in her hair.

Oprah upped the wow factor in a white dress with fringe trim she wore in 1986.

In 1987, this Bond girl was ethereal in this off-the-shoulder gown featuring moon and star embroidery.

Cher continued the '80s velvet trend with this long-sleeve, off-the-shoulder dress, which she paired with dangly earrings back in 1988.

Meryl Streep shimmered in a gold skirt suit in 1989.

This Pretty Woman wore an oversize Giorgio Armani suit, complete with a tie, to the Golden Globes ceremony in 1990...

...and glowed in a fitted, pinstripe skirt suit a year later.

The actress, writer, and film producer stunned in a sexy blue dress with sheer lace panels in 1992.

The actress topped her all-black-everything look with a beret in 1993.

The pop icon walked the carpet wearing a shiny black suit with wide lapels in 1994.

Kate Moss exemplified elegance in a sparkly mock-neck dress, which she wore on the red carpet in 1995.

In 1996, the Melrose Place actress wowed in a glittery gown with cut-out detail up the side.

Continuing the metallic trend into 1997, Courteney Cox glammed up the evening in this sleeveless gold dress.

The Titanic actress hit the red carpet in a strappy lace gown in 1998.

Angelina Jolie slayed in this crystal Randolph Duke column in 1999.

Reese Witherspoon kept it simple and sweet in a strapless black gown in 2000.

Jen matched her then-boo Brad Pitt in 2001, opting for a wide-leg pantsuit.

All eyes were on the actress when she wore this asymmetrical green number in 2002.

In 2003, Beyoncé walked the carpet in a Les Habitudes gown with embroidered flowers on the bodice.

In 2004, J. Lo was a ray of sunshine in this plunging Michael Kors dress featuring a gold belt cinched at the waist.

Sandra Oh was pretty in pink, wearing this fitted number to the awards in 2005.

Natalie Portman slipped into vintage Chanel featuring a bustier bodice and lots of lace for the 2006 show.

Remember this brunette phase in 2007? Diaz ditched her signature blonde locks that year, attending the Globes in a tiered Valentino gown with a ribbon at the waist.

In 2009, Salma Hayek gave off sleek, sophisticated vibes in this Bottega Veneta gown with a skintight bodice.

Diane Kruger wore a pink ombre gown by Christian Lacroix in 2010.

The actress brightened up the carpet in 2011 with this emerald Vera Wang gown.

The model slipped into a down-to-there beige backless gown by Calvin Klein in 2012.

The actress was a showstopper in 2013, wearing a printed, one-shoulder Versace dress featuring a super-high slit.

The actress opted for a simple gray Balenciaga ensemble in 2014.

Lupita stepped out in a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown for the 2015 show.

Alicia Vikander was the one to beat in 2016, wearing this striped Louis Vuitton number.

Ruth Negga turned heads in a Louis Vuitton dress bedecked in silver sequins in 2017.

The How to Get Away with Murder actress hit the 2018 red carpet in a classic, body-hugging, black velvet look.