2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Trainwrecks

Now that we’ve analyzed the most stylish attendees at the 2026 Golden Globes, our focus shifts to the list of folks whose fashion choices fell short and could have benefited from some expert advice.

The 83rd Annual Golden Globes on Sunday night brought together stars globally to celebrate their quality film and TV work. Beyond the awards, a highlight for viewers is always the incredible—and occasionally questionable—fashion showcased. After spotlighting the red carpet’s biggest hits, we now turn our attention to the stars whose looks fell a little flat.

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Justin Sylvester

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Justin Sylvester attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Justin Sylvester, co-host of E!’s “Daily Pop,” saved us from seeing just another boring black suit on the carpet, but unfortunately, this one looks far too tight.

Maya Rudolph

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Maya Rudolph attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

We love you Maya Rudolph, but our girl arrived in a dress that looked as if she had found it in the back of her wardrobe. You could have put in a little more effort, Ms. Rudolph.

Skylar Diggins

US professional basketball player Skylar Diggins attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —

We did not need the blue train on WNBA icon Skylar Diggins’ black sparkly dress. This could have been an easy fix, but hey, at least the body’s tea.

Emily Blunt

British actress Emily Blunt attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —

Emily Blunt must have posed like a statue all night because her dress looked incredibly stiff. Elegant? Sure. Comfortable? We don’t think so!

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Omar Benson Miller, of “Sinners” fame, chose a disappointingly safe, plain black suit. His attire was more suitable for the church deacon’s bench than for Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony.

Simon Franglen

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Simon Franglen attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

British composer Simon Franglen, who has composed scores for iconic films like “Friday (1995)” and “Avatar (2009),” tried to spice up his plain black suit with a bright orange and blue scarf, but it did not serve the way he might have hoped. You can always try again next year, Franglen!

Janelle James

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: Janelle James attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)

Orange is absolutely “Abbott Elementary” star Janelle James’ color, but this dress looks like a last-minute “I’ll throw on what I have” situation.

Janine Rubenstein

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Janine Rubenstein attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

If PEOPLE Editor-at-large Janine Rubenstein were not dazzling the camera with her smile, her dress would have blended right into the carpet, because this is some incredible camouflage.

Leslie Mann

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Leslie Mann attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Leslie Mann must have taken inspiration from French mimes for her look because there is no other way to explain those gloves.

Wanda Sykes

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Wanda Sykes attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Wanda Sykes no doubt did a terrific job of cracking people up during the ceremony, but she did not do a great job of ironing her suit. It’s crease city over here.

Lionel Boyce

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lionel Boyce attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

“The Bear” star Lionel Boyce should have stopped by the tailor before strolling onto the red carpet because his suit looked ill-fitting.

Emma Stone

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Emma Stone attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Emma Stone must have had the same stylist as Emily Blunt because this plain top looks like it was made out of cardboard.

Leighton Meester

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Leighton Meester attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Leighton Meester was one of the fashion girls during her “Gossip Girl” days, but she did not channel that energy into her Golden Globes look. The sparkles and bright yellow wrap on this dress clash in a way her character, Blair, would not approve of.

Zoë Kravitz

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Zoë Kravitz attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Did Zoë Kravitz plan on taking a nap halfway through the awards show? This dress is very much giving nightgown.

Chase Infiniti

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 11: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chase Infiniti attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Chase Infiniti dazzled the camera with this shimmery look, but this dome does not look practical at all. How did she manage to walk through the doors to get into the show?

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