Golden Globes 2021: The best celebrity dresses from the virtual red carpet

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that the last 12 months have been somewhat of a curveball.

Normalities like lining up for a drink at the local pub, travelling overseas for a summer escape and hell, even breezily walking into the local supermarket to stock up on loo roll has gone out the door.

But in this new normal, handed to us all via the very unwelcome COVID-19 pandemic, humans have adapted, changed and modified their lives as we battle to contain the virus’ spread.

And yes, even the most elite annual events have thrown all tradition out the window – the Golden Globes is just one of them.

In 2021, we’re watching the Golden Globes from Down Under in a format not quite like we’re used to.

Yes, we’re still getting a red carpet, but instead of its usual grand auditorium set-up in LA, the event itself is being hosted in several different COVID-safe locations.

Hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will present from the the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and the Rainbow Room in New York City, respectively.

As for the nominees, well – that’s a free for all. Some have made it to the red carpet in the US, while others, especially those in locked down UK, are paging in virtually from their homes.

But don’t think that the unusual format means there’ll be any less fashion – we’ve still got plenty of that coming through in all different, glorious ways.

Keep scrolling for the best dressed celebs from near, and afar at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards.

Catherine Zeta Jones

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas were glamorous as per as they arrived at the smaller-scale event.

Jane Fonda

The formidable Jane Fonda is radiant as ever at 83 – with her natural hair colour and on-point makeup look finishing the look off her awards night look to perfection.

Awkwafina

The stunning Awkwafina opts for a unique print as she hits the red carpet.

Rosamund Pike

Gone Girl‘s Rosamund Pike is chic in a bright red tulle-clad dress as she remotes in from home.

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger was dripping in chic as she presented at the Globes. Featuring a sweetheart neckline and fitted silhouette, you can bet fans were loving this look.

isla fisher

Aussie beauty Isla Fisher and her husband Sacha Baron Cohen were the image of glamour for the big day – Isla being a walking-talking example to prove red and pink can go together.

Isla

Seriously, how chic does she look?!

Amy Poehler

Co-host of the night Amy Poehler wore a chic black sequined outfit as she arrived in LA’s Beverly Hills location – perhaps mourning the traditional red carpet usually seen in this very place each year…

Tina Fey

Over in New York, Amy’s co-host Tina Fey also brought some dark glamour to the table in a black blazer ensemble.

Maya Rudolph

The ever beautiful Maya Rudolph opts for a bright floral floaty dress.

amanda seyfried

Amanda Seyfried looks stun-ning in this coral design with floral fringe detailing. The Oscar de la Renta design, shared on ET could bring glamour to any location – even a quiet lounge.

kaley cuoco

The Big Bang Theory‘s Kaley Cuoco is radiant in this ice grey Stuart Weitzman gown – quite the dress for a backyard photo shoot.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson went for a pink strapless style, perhaps with slippers as the shoe of choice for the night…

Kiernan Shipka & January Jones TB

Former Mad Men stars January Jones and Kiernan Shipka made a truly adorable joint appearance on the red carpet together 10 years ago. They couldn’t reunite this year, so instead they decided to do something a little different at home.

Kiernan Shipka

“hey @januaryjones I heard we’re putting on our Golden Globes looks from 10 years ago,” Kiernan comically quipped on her Instagram page. She still fits into her adorable puff-sleeve dress!

January Jones

And January is still as glam as ever in her bright red Versace gown.

Audrey Grace Marshall

Audrey Grace Marshall, who slayed the screen in The Flight Attendant goes feminine, with an avante-garde edge in this pink design.

Sarah Hyland

Modern Family‘s Sarah Hyland is ravishing in red.

Carey Mulligan

The ever graceful Carey Mulligan wears a soft pink satin design, which somehow still looks perfect in her spacious lounge.

Angela Bassett

Actress Angela Bassett is purple perfection as she strikes a pose from home.

Margot Robbie

Aussie golden girl Margot Robbie didn’t hold back from bringing a little glamour to the red carpet. The 30-year-old looked beautiful in this ruffled, slightly deconstructed Chanel gown.