The Best Dressed Stars At The 2020 Golden Globes

The 2020 Golden Globes took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Comedian Ricky Gervais hosted the awards ceremony for the fifth time, garnering both praise for his dry wit and criticism for his seemingly nonchalant, uncaring attitude toward the star-studded event (via USA Today). Nevertheless, the room was buzzing with palpable excitement, as the ceremony officially kicked off the 2020 awards show season. 

It was a big night for many fan-favorite stars, whether or not they ultimately took home an award. The 2020 Golden Globes ceremony served as Taylor Swift's first major public outing with her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, sparking plenty of excitement from dedicated Swifties. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost continued being one of the most adorable couples in Hollywood. And, as always, Billy Porter made a statement with his red carpet ensemble, writing on Instagram that his outfit "[symbolized] peace, hope, and new beginnings," as well as "transformation and self-realization." 

These stars and more used the evening as an opportunity to prove that they're as stylish as they are talented. Here's a look at the best dressed celebrities at the 2020 Golden Globes. 

The 2020 Golden Globes might have taken place in January, but that didn't stop superstar Taylor Swift from serving summery vibes on the red carpet. 

Swift, whose song "Beautiful Ghosts" was nominated for best original song in a motion picture, walked the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a flowing, floral gown from the Italian fashion house Etro, as noted by Elle. The custom, silk jacquard dress featured large, yellow flowers against a midnight-blue background, along with a keyhole cutout, sweetheart neckline, and dramatic, floor-sweeping train. Swift accessorized her bright and colorful Golden Globes look with multicolored Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and she tied her signature blonde locks into a loose, classic updo. 

While she walked the red carpet alone, Swift later joined her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, at their Golden Globes table — making the awards ceremony the most public outing thus far for the famously private couple. Though she didn't win an award, Swift did take to the stage to present the Golden Globe for best animated feature film alongside comedian Amy Poehler — a charming, funny moment that seemed to officially squash the rumored beef between the two beloved stars (via Us Weekly). 

Scarlett Johansson may be the star of Marvel's Black Widow, but nothing suits the actress better than a brilliant pop of color. 

At the 2020 Golden Globes, Johansson lived up to her colorful name by wearing a gorgeous, scarlet evening gown from designer Vera Wang (via E! News), which featured crimson silk faille fabric, a dramatic, plunging V-neck, an oversized bow, and a long, sweeping train. Stylist Molly Dickson accessorized Johansson's lady-in-red look with Bulgari jewels, including a sparkling platinum and diamond statement necklace. The actress tied her old Hollywood glam look together perfectly by keeping her makeup to a minimum, opting for a fresh-faced look, and pulling her dark blonde locks into a sleek, classic updo. 

Johansson was joined at the Golden Globes by her fiancé, Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost. The two lovebirds didn't shy away from showing PDA in front of photographers, even stopping to share a sweet kiss while they walked the red carpet (via People). While she didn't win a Golden Globe at the January 2020 ceremony, Johansson certainly seemed totally in love and happier than ever. 

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star of the hit Amazon series Fleabag, is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood — as well as one of the most powerful. In addition to garnering universal praise and numerous accolades for her work on Fleabag, Waller-Bridge is responsible for writing Season 1 of the Sandra Oh spy drama Killing Eve, and she also had a hand in writing the 2020 James Bond installment, No Time to Die. 

Simply put, Waller-Bridge's star power is only growing brighter by the second — so it should come as no surprise that the Fleabag creator wore a total power suit to the 2020 Golden Globes. Designed by Ralph & Russo, the black pantsuit featured lace detailing, a black silk lapel, and a plunging neckline (via The Hollywood Reporter). The actress kept her accessories to a minimum with simple stud earrings, and styled her short bob with tousled loose waves. 

As reported by People, Waller-Bridge announced after her big Golden Globes win that she'd be auctioning off her pantsuit in an effort to raise money for fire relief in Australia. 

She may be the star of Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women, but there's certainly nothing "little" about Saoirse Ronan's star power. 

The Irish actress, who plays Jo March in the updated Little Women, arrived to the 2020 Golden Globes in a sparkling gown that shined almost as much as Ronan does onscreen. Ronan's gown was quite the departure from her usual red carpet attire, as the slinky, sparkling gown featured spaghetti straps, a thigh-high leg slit, and a low back that showcased a fair amount of the actress' skin. "We wanted to celebrate Saoirse's femininity, while being powerful and a little bit sexy," Elizabeth Saltzman told Vogue. Saltzman continued, "You don't think of Saoirse showing skin," noting, "This was all about showing skin."

According to Saltzman, as wonderful as she may look, Ronan doesn't exactly feel comfortable in typical, glamorous red carpet outfits. "Saoirse isn't J-Lo, who loves to dress up," the stylist told Vogue. She continued, "The red carpet is a form of work for her."

Cate Blanchett is not only one of the greatest actresses of her generation; she's a bona fide fashion icon — especially to those of us who delight in getting as much use as possible out of an outfit we adore.

During the opening night of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, observant fans noticed that Blanchett was wearing the same black lace Giorgio Armani Privé gown she'd worn while accepting an award at the 2014 Golden Globes (via Marie Claire). The dress was iconic, so we were thrilled to see Blanchett rock it again — and we're already awaiting the next time we'll see the actress in the gorgeous yellow gown she donned at the 2020 Golden Globes. 

Nominated for her starring role in Where'd You Go, Bernadette?, Blanchett also served as a presenter during the awards ceremony at the Jan. 5, 2020. The actress dazzled in pleated, yellow gown with giant, fanned sleeves, and a crystal-embellished cut-out bodice from designer Mary Katrantzou (via The Hollywood Reporter). One thing's for sure — this woman knows how to bring the drama! 

Jennifer Aniston's attendance at the 2020 Golden Globes was very much anticipated for more than just one reason. Considering the actress recently made her return to television with her starring role in The Morning Show, fans were thrilled to see Aniston recognized for her work. However, perhaps even more exciting than Aniston's Golden Globes nomination was the possibility of seeing her reunite with ex-husband, Brad Pitt. After all, Pitt seemed excited to see Aniston, whom he called a "good friend." The actor joked to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the awards ceremony that seeing his ex-wife would be the "second most important reunion of her year." Pitt then quickly explained, "That was a play on Friends. They were saying that."

Her reunion with Pitt aside, Aniston arrived at the 2020 Golden Globes looking like she'd just stepped out of 1950s Hollywood. Wearing a strapless black Dior Haute Couture ball gown, Aniston looked as elegant as ever as she glided down the red carpet (via People). Sporting loosely curled locks and a 1950s Cartier diamond necklace, Aniston proved it's entirely possible to be both effortlessly beautiful and totally glam all at once. Welcome back, Jen!