The Most Memorable Hair and Makeup Looks at the Golden Globes

The Most Memorable Hair and Makeup Looks at the Golden Globes
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Marilyn Monroe

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Just a few months before passing away, the actress accepted a Golden Globe in 1962 for her performance in The Misfits in a flipped-up platinum bob, flicked-out cat-eye liner, and heavy faux lashes.

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Julia Roberts, 1990

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Wild curls, a contagious smile, and natural brows? It's no wonder Julia Roberts was America's sweetheart after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Steel Magnolias.

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Winona Ryder, 1994

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The actress was nominated for her portrayal of the boyish Jo March in Little Women-but she dressed it up on the red carpet with a sweep of purple eye shadow and rosy lipstick.
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Kate Winslet, 1998

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Kate Winslet epitomized '90s cool with a piled-high updo, full lip liner, and choker necklace. Oh, and her starring role in Titanic, one of the highest grossing films of all time.

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Beyoncé, 2007

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The singer was a sleek and shiny vision in gold when she nabbed a Best Actress nomination for her role in Dreamgirls.

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Reese Witherspoon, 2007

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Witherspoon's piecey bangs made a huge bang on the red carpet. "I got more questions and emails about this haircut than anything I've ever done," says hairstylist Mark Townsend, who created the look.
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Sienna Miller, 2007

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Who knew a coronation-style braided headband could be so fresh, inviting and appealing?

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Drew Barrymore, 2009

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Barrymore was nominated for her portrayal of Little Edie in HBO's remake of Grey Gardens. Love it or hate it, her voluminous flip and powder blue shadow were delightfully eccentric.

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January Jones, 2009

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By pairing her soft, sculpted waves with a modern tangerine lip, Jones showed us the joys of retro beauty weren't just for Betty Draper.
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Emma Stone, 2011

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Makeup is usually about the contrast between light and dark. But if you're Emma Stone, it could be about the perfection of a single gorgeous color: peach! Her sherbet-toned dress inspired her makeup artist Mai Quynh to keep the makeup in the same palette. "I defined her eyes and created golden, dewy skin," she said. As for the lips? "It's mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug - an absolute must-have nude!"

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January Jones, 2011

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Hairstylist Renato Campora took inspiration from the '60s in creating January Jones's soft set. He parted the hair on the side before blowing it dry and setting it in hot rollers. Once the rollers cooled, Campora brushed through her strands and finished with a blast of Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray.

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Charlize Theron, 2012

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The diamond headband Best Actress nominee Theron wore was vintage Cartier - and lives full-time in a private Cartier museum in Geneva. "Because the jewelry was so special, the hair had to be understated," hairstylist Enzo Angileri told us. Before pinning and twisting the hair into an undone bun, he spritzed on Moroccanoil Frizz Control to tame flyaways and fuzz. "I wanted to choose my own messy pieces," he said.
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Angelina Jolie, 2012

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Should we be surprised that Hollywood's most glamorous beauty knows a thing or two about red lipstick? The tone-a bright poppy hue - had a satiny finish that pairs perfectly with the crimson lining of her Versace gown.

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Jessica Chastain, 2013

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Chastain wanted to incorporate expressions of ruby into her makeup, which would counteract the soft, sweet effect of her pastel Calvin Klein dress. Her makeup artist Kristofer Buckle used the L'Oreal Colour Caresse Shine Stain in Berry Persistent ($10; lorealparisusa.com) on the star. The unique gloss-stain hybrid provided a mirror-like shine that lasted throughout the night.

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Nicole Richie, 2013

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Matching your eye makeup to your dress can be a serious risk - especially if you're working with shades of blue - but thanks to careful blending and a modern metallic finish, Nicole Richie mastered the effect. "Nicole has the personality and look to never let the makeup wear her," said her makeup artist Beau Nelson, who used Elizabeth Arden's Eye Shadow Single in Sky ($18.50; elizabetharden.com). Nelson recommends pressing the shade onto your lids with a flat eye shadow brush for a more saturated color payoff. He continued the azure tones by defining Richie's upper and lower lash lines with Elizabeth Arden's Smoky Eyes Pencil in Midnight ($18; elizabetharden.com).
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Cate Blanchett, 2014

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Cate Blanchett, who took home Best Actress in a Motion Picture, went with one of the hottest trends of the evening: shimmery shadow. A dusting of sparkly pink eye shadow was all makeup artist Jeanine Lobell needed to create a subtle, starry-eyed look-no eyeliner necessary. A raspberry rose lip color provided the finishing touch.

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Jennifer Lawrence, 2014

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For the big night, the American Hustle star showed off her adorable edgy pixie, which she paired with kohl-rimmed eyes, silver shadow and a vampy red lip.

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Lupita Nyong'o, 2014

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With ancient queens like Cleopatra in mind, makeup artist Nick Barose settled on a shimmery cat eye for the Hollywood newcomer. He first used black liquid liner to accentuate the star's eyes, tracing from the inner lid and extending into a slight winged edge. To complement the cat-like effect, Barose chose to downplay the intensity with a hint of color. “Too much black liner around the eye would take away from how animated her eyes are,” he shares. “I used a shimmery royal blue pencil underneath her lower lash-line just to define it without it looking too heavy.”
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Kate Mara, 2014

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Kate Mara amped up the drama with extra smoky eyes, a red carpet look that's easy to recreate from home. "For her eyes, I first used Antonym’s Certified Natural Eye Pencil in Noir ($18; antonymcosmetics.com) on the waterline and along the top of the lash line to add more intensity to the eye. That was blended out to create a smokey effect," the star's makeup artist Coleen Campbell-Olwell tells us. "I then added a navy and gray shadow along the top of the eye and a little bit underneath, close to the bottom lash line."
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