Julia Roberts Pairs Unexpected Hair Change at the Golden Globes 2026 With Plunging Black Gown

The Gist

• Julia Roberts walked the Golden Globes red carpet for the first time since 2019 on January 11.

• She debuted fully blonde tresses after recently being brunette with highlights.

• Roberts is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama, marking her 11th nomination.

Julia Roberts showed up and showed out for her first Golden Globes appearance since 2019. On January 11, the actress debuted her lightest hair color in years at the 2026 award show.

Modeling a stunning black gown with a neckline that plunged to her sternum, the Pretty Woman star added on a quirky statement necklace, which featured a huge strawberry-shaped pendant. With it, she wore a matching ring, topping off her look with a satin clutch.

After going platinum in 2024, Roberts’s new hair marked her return to blonde, though this time around she left her roots brown and opted for a darker, honey-toned shade.

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Julia Roberts at the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11.

The acclaimed actress has accumulated 11 Golden Globes nominations for her various projects over several decades, resulting in a total of three wins. This year, Roberts is up for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in After the Hunt. The other nominees in her category include Jessie Buckley, Jennifer Lawrence, Renate Reinsve, Tessa Thompson, and Eva Victor.

Despite being nominated in 2023 for her role in Gaslit, Roberts was not in attendance at the show.

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Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes in 2019

Looking back to 2019, the actress flashed her signature smile in a Stella McCartney outfit that consisted of, shockingly enough, both pants and a dress. The top of her look showcased a one-shoulder sleeve with tulle fabric that tied at her waist with a belt. As for her bottoms, she opted for black trousers. Roberts is known for not being afraid to test the waters with her style—you may remember one of most iconic ensembles at the Golden Globes in 1990.

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Julia Roberts on January 20, 1990.

Roberts famously wore an Armani suit as a nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the tear-jerker, Steel Magnolias. Not only did the night mark one of her most notable red carpet appearances ever, but also gave her her first Golden Globe.

One thing’s for sure: no matter how long it’s been since the star has attended the famous award show, she’s sure to leave her style mark for years to come.

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