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There’s little doubt of the fact that the Golden Globes red carpet has become a showcase for high fashion, with high stakes motivating the industry’s best designers to come up with ambitious—and sometimes disastrous—outfits for the stars.

The night’s floral theme allowed for an extra level of creativity and color not commonly seen at awards shows, which gave designers extra room to experiment with shapes and shades…for better or for worse.

From awkwardly tailored suits to misguided, statement-making fashion risks that unfortunately fell flat with audiences, here’s a comprehensive list of the worst outfits according to fans of the show.

“At some point, shouldn’t you be like, ‘No way I’m wearing that’?” one viewer asked.

#1

Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo

The Wicked star appeared on the red carpet wearing an extravagant black dress with a white flower pattern. 

Viewers, however, couldn't get past the strange rectangle-shaped accessory that began at her waist and flowed into her skirt, interrupting her silhouette in a strange manner.

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    #2

    Jeremy Strong

    Jeremy Strong

    The Succession star wore a teal velour suit paired with a white turtle neck, a bucket hat, and oversized, orange-colored sunglasses.

    Viewers felt the outfit was out of place for an event like the Golden Globes, feeling the actor stood out but not in a good way.

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    #3

    Naomi Watts

    Naomi Watts

    Watts donned one of the most peculiar dresses of the night, with an understated and elegant black-velvet, strapless dress inexplicably ending in what some described as a “mushroom-shaped" pink segment at the knees.

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    halazia
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now why would they ruin a perfectly beautiful black dress like this 😭😭

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    #4

    Kerry Washington

    Kerry Washington

    Some viewers slammed the actress and producer for wrapping herself in a bright pink fabric, saying the outfit lacked cohesion and looked “improvised.”

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    Panda McPandaface
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That 'casually wrapped around her' look probably took a long time to get right - unfortunately it looks as though it's casually wrapped around her.

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    #5

    Ayo Edebiri

    Ayo Edebiri

    Some congratulated Edebiri for “channeling” Julia Roberts’ iconic 1990 Golden Globes' look by wearing an oversized gray business suit from Loewe.
    On the other hard, others felt she didn’t pull off the look with the same effortlessness as the Pretty Woman star did all those years ago.

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    #6

    Eddie Redmayne

    Eddie Redmayne

    Redmayne wore a two-piece suit with a striking black-and-white checkerboard pattern that elicited mixed reactions from the audience.

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    #7

    Gia Coppola

    Gia Coppola

    The filmmaker’s Valentino dress was labeled as “ill fitting” by some outlets who believed it to be too simple for the occasion.

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    #8

    Ariana Grande

    Ariana Grande

    Grande wore a modest, cream-colored skirt coupled with long white gloves. According to some viewers, who likened it to a “sleeping bag” due to its somewhat uniform shape, the outfit did the actress no favors.

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    xolitaire
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't knoooow... I wouldn't call it "worst dressed", but it is kind of unfortunate. It makes her look even paler and kind of sickly :/

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    #9

    Ali Wong

    Ali Wong

    The stand-up comedian wore a red gown with a feathered texture that some viewers considered too distracting, wishing she would’ve worn a more conventional dress of the same color instead.

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    #10

    Andrew Scott

    Andrew Scott

    Scott’s choice to wear a unitone cyan three-piece-suit put off viewers who joked that he looked as if had dipped his clothes into a bucket of paint before attending the event.

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    #11

    Leonie Benesch

    Leonie Benesch

    Benesch’s Chanel dress left some viewers disappointed, as they felt the dress took away from the German actress’ figure.

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    Gaerwing
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she looks nice, why should she dress so people can see her "figure"? She's not a doll.

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    #12

    Heather McMahan

    Heather McMahan

    While viewers praised the comedian’s outfit for its light purple color and flowing cape, others were put off by the details around the dress’ waist, with frills they found reminiscent of “loose skin.”

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    Alexia
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the color and the fabric, but yes, something should be done with the waist.

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    #13

    Nikki Glaser

    Nikki Glaser

    The stand-up comedian wore a glamorous satin, champagne-colored, strapless dress coupled with a corset and a flowing skirt decorated with a single flower of the same fabric.

    While many viewers praised the dress for its intricate design and beautiful color, others couldn’t get past what seemed like nipple-shaped details on the outfit’s top.

    Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Report

    #14

    Elle Fanning

    Elle Fanning

    Fanning’s fans were disappointed by her dress, mainly because they felt the leopard-patterned bodice she wore ruined what would’ve otherwise been a gorgeous light-gold dress.

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    supertall
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks lovely. I don't love leopard print either, but just LOOK at her. Stunning.

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    #15

    Glenn Close

    Glenn Close

    The three-time Golden Globe winner wore a long-sleeve, black velvet dress with black gloves and heels.

    The outfit featured French words stitched in a manuscript style, with the “scribbles” getting more erratic around the gown’s midsection.

    Michael Kovac/Getty Images Report

    #16

    Keri Russell

    Keri Russell

    The actress—once known for her bright, curly hair—strode the red carpet wearing her hair short and dark, coupled with a wide-shouldered, white coat for a decidedly “androgynous” look.

    John Nacion/GG2025/Penske Media Report

    #17

    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa McCarthy

    The actress embraced the event’s floral theme in full force by wearing a hot pink jumpsuit decorated with a dramatic, oversized ruffled cape that some netizens likened to a “cotton candy.”

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    #18

    Maya Erskine

    Maya Erskine

    Some outlets labeled the dress as being “too casual,” but others praised it for perfectly adhering to the night’s floral theme.

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    #19

    Keltie Knight

    Keltie Knight

    The TV host and podcaster wore a semi-translucent dress with a flannel-like metallic pattern. Fans likened the outfit’s shape to a “lamp.”

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    #20

    Lisa Ann Walter

    Lisa Ann Walter

    One of the audience's favorite dresses was nevertheless criticized for seemingly evoking mermaid imagery instead of the floral theme of this year's red carpet.

    Francis Specker/CBS Report

    #21

    Ari Graynor

    Ari Graynor

    The actress wore a confusing black velvet dress with dramatic shoulder pads and a straight skirt.

    The outfit’s midsection was divided into strings, allowing her midriff to be seen, and the skirt had an extra piece of fabric attached to it that flowed into the floor.

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    xolitaire
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, if we are shaming LA Walter for missing the "floral theme" of the red carpet, WHERE is it here? I don't see it

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    #22

    Timothée Chalamet

    Timothée Chalamet

    Chalamet wore a simple and elegant black suit that substituted a tie with a metallic-blue scarf around the neck. Some viewers, however, felt he would’ve looked better with a proper tie instead.

    Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Report

    #23

    Miley Cyrus

    Miley Cyrus

    The singer wore a floor-length, form-fitting black gown with a crisscross pattern across her chest.

    She completed the look by confusingly wearing sunglasses at night, with some users accusing her of phoning her outfit in.

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    KatSaidWhat
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    1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to have hundreds of camera flashes in your direction, I have no problem with sunglasses.

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