The 2026 Golden Globes red carpet delivered a masterclass in beauty, where glamour took on many striking forms. From
dramatic statements to timeless elegance, celebrities used hair and makeup to set the tone for the night.
Audrey Nuna and Jenna Ortega leaned fully into goth glam, embracing dark, sultry makeup with a modern edge that stood out against the sea of classic red carpet looks. On the other end of the spectrum, Maura Higgins and Selena Gomez turned heads with Old Hollywood–inspired beauty, channeling vintage screen sirens through polished waves, luminous skin, and softly sculpted makeup.
Meanwhile, several stars opted for a more understated approach, letting glowing skin and minimal makeup do the talking – proving that sometimes, less truly is more. Ahead, we round up the best beauty looks that defined the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet.
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Teyana Taylor
Selena Gomez
Audrey Nuna
Amanda Seyfried
Emma Stone
Maura Higgins
Sabrina Elba
Ariana Grande
Jenna Ortega
Brittany Snow
Olandria Carthen
Zoë Kravitz
Jennifer Lawrence
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