Jennifer Lawrence made a dramatic and divisive return to bold red-carpet fashion at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old actress, a mother of two, commanded attention in a daring sheer gown that left little to the imagination, instantly becoming the most talked-about look of the night.
A Daring Fashion Statement
The barely-there dress was designed by Givenchy's creative director Sarah Burton. Embroidered with delicate pink, ivory, and green flowers, the sheer creation showcased Lawrence's figure, marking her most audacious red-carpet appearance since a similar Atelier Versace look in 2017. The actress owned the moment as cameras swarmed, proving her status as a Hollywood bombshell.
Lawrence even joked with Entertainment Tonight about her plans for the evening's after-parties, quipping, 'I'm going to hang. I'm naked, I might as well.' She also revealed that her two young sons with husband Cooke Maroney would have preferred she stayed home.
Mixed Reactions and Online Firestorm
The look did not receive universal acclaim, however, sparking a heated and often harsh debate online. Critics were quick to voice their disapproval on social media. One exasperated user wrote, 'Ugh, we’re doing naked dresses again?' while another made a pointed comment about her age: 'Someone tell Jennifer Lawrence she’s not 25 anymore.' More vicious comments cruelly suggested she looked tired or made inappropriate comparisons.
Not all feedback was negative. Many fans rushed to her defence, with one gushing, 'Jennifer Lawrence looks absolutely stunning!' The polarising reaction highlighted the ongoing public scrutiny faced by women in Hollywood, particularly regarding age and motherhood.
Connecting Fashion to Film and Family
The actress was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama for her role in 'Die My Love', where she plays Grace, a new mother struggling with postpartum depression. Lawrence has openly discussed how her own experiences as a mom helped her connect with the character.
In a November interview with People, she revealed, 'I didn't really end up having really bad postpartum [anxiety] until my second [baby]... I think that just added another layer.' She also reflected on her changing body image after giving birth in a recent New Yorker interview, noting that after her second son, 'nothing bounced back.'
The 2026 ceremony, hosted for a second year by comedian Nikki Glaser, also saw memorable moments like Glaser's joke about Leonardo DiCaprio's dating life. Major winners included Timothée Chalamet, Rose Byrne, and Paul Thomas Anderson, with 'Sinners' taking the award for Outstanding Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
