Ranking The 2020 Golden Globes Best To Worst Dressed Stars

The 2020 Golden Globes served as the unofficial kick-off of Hollywood's awards season — and the red carpet style season that comes along with it. The evening was full of glamour, setting the stage for the even more formal and over-the-top styles we'll see at the 2020 Oscars. What were the biggest trends at the Jan. 5, 2020 event? There were a slew of giant sleeves, a whole lot of red, a smattering of yellow and some seriously major statement jewels, with some stars rocking diamonds worth more money than most people on this planet will ever see in a lifetime. 

Of course, the red carpet was also full of questionable fashion choices and unusual style decisions — whether those decisions were taffeta, tulle, bows, feathers, or just generally unflattering finery. Here are the most stunning styles from the 2020 Golden Globes red carpet from best to worst ... for better or for worse.

Zoey Deutch made a statement without losing herself in her dress, which is no small task. The Politician star stunned in a goldenrod Fendi gown at the 2020 Golden Globes, rocking some of the puffiest sleeves and one of the lowest necklines we've ever seen — and completely slaying it. She accessorized with statement jewels from Harry Winston (via Marie Claire), including a diamond and sapphire necklace, matching earrings, and a ring. Her hair was mostly slicked back, but still looked clean (again, no small task). Her makeup was simple and clean to let her dress, jewels and confidence do the talking for her. She wrote of her look on Instagram, "Sleeves so big ... they're full of secrets."

Kaitlyn Dever's Valentino dress at the 2020 Golden Globes was literally a work of art. Showcasing incredible detail in its pattern, the gown featured beading, embroidery, sequins, and rhinestones, not to mention the combination of the watermelon red and bubblegum pink that was balanced well by just enough black and white. The entire look was both charming and flattering on the Booksmart star.

Dever also kept her makeup clean and fresh (check out her cute freckles!) with a pop of lip color that somehow perfectly blended both shades of pink from her gown. Her hairstylist, Bobby Eliot, said in a press release (via Elite Daily), "The gown has the most beautiful intricate flowers and crystals from head to toe, so we wanted to keep the hair super effortless and easy, but swept up to showcase the details of the dress."

Dame Helen Mirren looked like a royal in her scarlet gown and Harry Winston jewels at the 2020 Golden Globes, and that's good, because, well, we feel like we should bow down to her. Mirren told Entertainment Tonight that she felt "very queenly" in the belted gown, adding that it was the very first time she had a custom-made Dior number. "What an incredible privilege and exciting thing that all those people watching us on television, thinking and wondering what it's like, and here we are," she gushed. "We are here and it is an amazingly exciting thing ... It's a very special moment, and I just try to enjoy it as much as I can." 

Reese Witherspoon could have easily looked like a napkin in this custom white crepe Roland Mouret gown, but she didn't. Instead, she looked incredible. People reported that Witherspoon paired the one-shouldered snowy number with a statement bracelet, rings and earrings from Tiffany and Co. The Morning Show actress opted for a bronze smokey eye, rosy lips and glowing skin, and let her long lob shine. Before the festivities, Witherspoon thanked her glam squad for their help in an Instagram Story, captioning a photo with her stylist, hair stylist, and makeup artist, "Love my team!" With those kinds of results, who can blame her?

Nominated for Best Original Song for "Beautiful Ghosts," Taylor Swift looked dreamy in a custom blue silk Etro gown with yellow and green flowers, a front keyhole cutout and a low back. The "You Need to Calm Down" singer traded her usual red lip for a nude shade, and rocked a smokey eye. Swift's blond hair was swept into an updo to showcase sapphire and emerald earrings (check out the yin-yang style of the coloring on them!). People reported that Swift and her boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn, arrived together but walked the red carpet separately — and we bet he couldn't take his blue eyes off of her all night. 

Jennifer Aniston looked beautiful at the 2020 Golden Globes, but it was just so boring. The Morning Show star sported a black Dior Haute Couture ball gown with a belted waist and a ruffled hemline, a Cartier necklace and Fred Leighton earrings, per People. Her signature bronze skin shimmered and her trademark hair was down.

What people were more concerned with than her outfit, however, was whether or not she'd interact with ex Brad Pitt at the event. Pitt told Entertainment Tonight, "I'll run into Jen, she's a good friend. Yeah." When told the entire planet wants a photo of them together, he joked, "The second most important reunion of her year? I understand. That was a play on Friends. They were saying that."

Cate Blanchett showed us all what would happen if there were a Project Runway challenge where contestants had to somehow mix a treasure chest with cupcake wrappers. The Where'd You Go, Bernadette? Star's butter-colored butterfly sleeves, combined with a silver, bejeweled harness bodice and open back, make for a truly bizarre creation. Blanchett's earrings and bracelets are beautiful, however, as are her shimmery eyeshadow, peachy-pink lipstick and wind-swept hair. Still, the star took the opportunity to redirect the attention she received to something more serious — the intense infernos engulfing her native Australia — to which we say, more power to her.

Disney Channel star Sofia Carson appeared to be aiming for prom queen, but landed somewhere near "quietly seething bridesmaid." First, the good: The pale carnation color is beautiful, especially being paired with her mauve eyeshadow, lipstick and blush (though the teased hair is a little unflattering on her). She also was wise to keep her accessories simple with tear-drop diamond earrings and a matching ring. Even the feathery accents on the bodice are a nice, unique touch because they're sparse enough to not overpower the rest. Unfortunately, the multi-tiered skirt and train take what would be a daring but pretty piece into "overdone" territory — there's just a little too much going on to make this work.

The lavender shade of Dakota Fanning's custom Dior gown is absolutely beautiful, especially contrasted with her gorgeous green eyes and flaxen blond hair. Unfortunately, the giant bubble shoulders of the pale purple number make Fanning look like she's shrugging, and the empire waist makes it look like she's hiding a pregnancy that we're pretty sure doesn't exist. The former child actress-turned grownup powerhouse is 25, but she emitted a sense of a child playing dress-up, which is something we doubt she was going. That said, her sparkling rings and statement necklace are striking yet delicate and offer a pleasant distraction for everything else that's going on above her waist.

According to the Daily Mail, Scarlett Johansson's revealing red gown at the 2020 Golden Globes was a custom-made Vera Wang number. Unfortunately, it fell flat: While the deep neckline and form-fitting silhouette are stunning on the Black Widow star, there's so much excess fabric in the train. Beyond that, the entire thing looks wrinkled and rumpled, and the visible front seams are distracting. Johansson is gorgeous, but her makeup does her few favors here, as her under eye area is distractingly paler than the rest of her face, a result of highlighting gone wrong — and ironically, the extra light concealer actually makes her look tired. Her saving graces? Her sparkling Bulgari jewels and her beaming smile.

Gwyneth Paltrow has a bit of a reputation for occasionally being a bit smug and clueless (see: everything Goop), but she's typically at least well-dressed. At the 2020 Golden Globes, well, she wasn't. Paltrow wore a sheer tan Fendi gown that would have been better suited as an overpriced beach cover-up. The tiers, the bikini-style lining, the ombre skirt and the sleeves were just ... not cute. What did look incredible, however, were the Avengers: Endgame star's insane abs, her shiny hair and her glowing makeup. She also wore nearly 100 carats worth of Bulgari diamonds, People reported, in the form of two necklaces (that were inexplicably under her gown), rings and drop earrings. She may have been better off if she paired the jewels with a paper bag. The effect would be similar and much less pricey.