Golden Globes 2025: Major trend spotted on red carpet as Hollywood stars arrive

Cate Blanchett, Ariana Grande, Mindy Kaling and more embraced the gold trend on the red carpet.

Gold was the biggest trend on the Golden Globes 2025 red carpet. Credit: Getty
Gold was the biggest trend on the Golden Globes 2025 red carpet. Credit: Getty

Awards Season has officially begun with Hollywood's biggest stars taking to the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet. Aussies Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Naomi Watts and Guy Pearce are all up for awards at the prestigious annual ceremony, with Nicole nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (drama) for her high-ranking CEO Romy Mathis role in Babygirl.

Meanwhile, Cate is up for her role as documentarian Catherine Ravenscroft in Disclaimer. The Oscar-winning actress looked incredible in her custom Louis Vuitton gown - the very same one that she donned at Cannes, as some eagle-eyed fans pointed out. We love a sustainable queen!

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Cate's gorgeous gold dress was one of many on the red carpet, with a clear trend emerging on the night.

Even Wicked star, Ariana Grande, opted to forgo the trademark "Glinda pink" she has favoured during the promotion of the blockbuster film for a gold ensemble.

Here are all of the stars who embraced the gold trend at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.

Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage
Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

Cate looked incredible in her custom Louis Vuitton gown with embellished details, with some fans noticing it was the same dress she wore at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Mindy Kaling attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images.
Mindy Kaling attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images.

Mindy Kaling is not only a multi-talented actress, producer, author and screenwriter, but she is also a fashion icon in her golden strapless gown with diamond detailing.

Wicked star Ariana Grande looked ethereal in her Givenchy strapless column gown and matching gloves, a departure from the candy pink looks she has worn while promoting the film, in which she plays Glinda.

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However, the singer and actress explained that her outfit choice still paid homage to the movie musical.

"It’s yellow because follow the yellow brick road," Grande told Variety . "And it’s one of Glinda’s favorite colours.

"This is Givenchy 1966 archive. My stylist Mimi [Cuttrell] and I found it and we were so excited."

Nikki Glaser looked beautiful in her gold gown. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage
Nikki Glaser looked beautiful in her gold gown. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage

American comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the awards this year and she will be the first woman to do so by herself. The star looked incredible in her golden gown with ruched detailing and hip corsage.

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Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Nobody Wants This star Kristen Bell moved the needle on the gold trend ever so slightly with her strapless rose gold dress.

Demi Moore does not age! Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Demi Moore does not age! Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Demi Moore looked as ageless as ever in her strapless, yet structured couture gown from Armani Privé.

Eiza González. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images.
Eiza González. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images.

3 Body Problem star Eiza González, also embraced the gold trend, in her Gucci gown.

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