- - 21 Vintage Photos from the Golden Globes — from Julia Roberts' Famous Armani Suit to Dakota Johnson as Miss Golden Globe

Stephanie SengweJanuary 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Danny Devito and Michael Douglas; Sarah Jessica Parker; Julia Roberts

The first Golden Globes took place on Jan. 20, 1944, and the show has become an award season staple since. Over the years, many stars have passed through the Globes' big stage, from Gena Rowlands to Sally Field, to Julia Roberts and more, giving us buzzy fashion moments, heartfelt speeches and of course, the chaos that only a show with Hollywood's most elite mingling and drinking can bring.

As we gear up for the 83rd annual ceremony tonight, look back at some photos from the show's past.

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The Sound of a Winner

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Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Kelly, Julie Andrews, Andy Williams

Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Kelly and Andy Williams looked on as Julie Andrews accepted the award for Best Motion Picture Actress at the 1966 ceremony.

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Holding Tight

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John Cassavettes and Gena Rowlands

A beaming Gena Rowlands, accompanied by director John Cassavetes, held on to her Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama award for the film A Woman Under the Influence in 1975.

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Double the Celebrations

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Bette Midler

Bette Midler walked away with not one, but two trophies at the 1980 Golden Globes: Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy and the since-discontinued, New Star of the Year — Actress for her film, The Rose.

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First-Timer

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Sally Field

An elated Sally Field won her first Golden Globe at the 1980 show, after wowing audiences in Norma Rae.

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Industry Legends

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Liza Minnelli and Elizabeth Taylor,

Liza Minnelli celebrates with Elizabeth Taylor, who received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1985.

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Forever Handsome

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Bruce Willis

A dashing Bruce Willis makes his way through the crowd during the 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1987.

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Ultra-Glam

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Cybill Shepherd

Also at the 1987 show, Best Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy winner Cybill Shepherd was snapped looking fabulous while backstage.

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Mommy and Me

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Diahann Carroll and Suzanne Carroll

Diahann Carroll and her daughter, Suzanne, were a stunning lookalike pair as they made their way into the 1987 show.

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Mustache Moments

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Denzel Washington

A handsome Denzel Washington showed off his Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture trophy for his role in Glory in 1990.

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Just the Best

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Michelle Pfeiffer, Tom Cruise

Best Actress and Best Actor in a Drama winners Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise hung out with their globes in the press room in 1990.

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America's Sweetheart

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Julia Roberts

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture winner Julia Roberts won the hearts of the nation — and fashionistas everywhere — at the 1990 award show.

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Young Love

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Johnny Depp and actress Winona Ryder

Popular lovebirds at the time, Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp stepped out in all-black for their 1991 appearance. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Edward Scissorhands, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Mermaids.

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Heaven Sent

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Christopher Guest and actress Jamie Lee

Jamie Lee Curtis (with husband, Christopher Guest on her arm) looked heavenly in a white, floor-length gown at the 1995 Globes. She walked away with the Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for her role in True Lies.

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'It' Couple

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Gwyneth Paltrow and actor Brad Pitt

Oh the '90s. How cool were Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow as they arrived to the show in 1996? Pitt would walk away a winner, snagging Best Supporting Actor for his role in 12 Monkeys.

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Toast to the Winners

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Nicole Kidman and John Travolta

Nicole Kidman and John Travolta clinked their trophies while backstage in 1996.

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Trailblazer

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Angelina Jolie

Twenty-two-year-old Angelina Jolie was setting the trends in 1998, accentuating her elegant dress with a short cut and dark makeup.

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Titanic Friendship

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Leo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet

Leonardo DiCaprio escorted his Titanic costar Kate Winslet through the room at the 1998 show. The pair have since launched a lifelong friendship.

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Dreams Come True

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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker was beside herself after winning her first Golden Globe — Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series-Comedy — for playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City back in 2000. This year, the actress was also awarded the Carol Burnett Award for her full body of work.

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Over the Moon

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Halle Berry

And SJP wasn't the only one over the moon about her win in 2000. Halle Berry gave a triumphant pose while backstage with her trophy for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Made for Television for her titular role in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.

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Friends and Kissers

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Danny De Vito and Michael Douglas

Danny DeVito and Michael Douglas delighted Sharon Stone (and the rest of the audience) with a kiss on the lips back in 2004.

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All in the Family

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Dakota Johnson, Melanie Griffith

Before she was a silver screen star in her own right and regaling us all in her interviews, Dakota Johnson served as Miss Golden Globe in 2006 and proud mom Melanie Griffith was there to support her.

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