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MISSED THE MEMO

Golden Globes 2018 stars miss the memo on the blackout as Blanca Blanco wears revealing red dress

HOLLYWOOD'S best and brightest came together to wear black as a mark of respect at the Golden Globes, but some people didn't get the memo.

Actress Blanca Blanco opted to forgo the all black outfit like the other stars at the bash in favour of a barely there red creation that left little to the imagination.

 Blanca Blanco decided less is more for her barely-there dress as she arrived at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday night
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Blanca Blanco decided less is more for her barely-there dress as she arrived at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles on Sunday nightCredit: Getty - Contributor

But while Blanco pulled focus for all the wrong reasons, other stars wore black out of respect but still missed the mark.

Fashion's former first lady Sarah Jessica Parker found herself wearing a clunky ensemble unlike her usual chicness.

Outlander star Caitriona Balfe wore a bizarrely cut dress for the evening too.

Former The Hills star Kristin Cavallari wore a creation with over-long sleeves that gave her the look of  creepy paranormal figure the Slender Man.

 The actress opted to go against the all-black decision of other stars
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The actress opted to go against the all-black decision of other starsCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The actress didn't appear to be wearing anything but her frightful frock
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The actress didn't appear to be wearing anything but her frightful frockCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Blanca Blanco blows a kiss to the camera at in her controversial Golden Globes red dress at the HBO after-party

The 75th Golden Globes saw some of the biggest names in showbiz make a stand against sexual harassment in the wake of the scandal centred around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Joining the men in their black tuxedos, this evening’s leading ladies wore all-black outfits in a silent show of support for the “Me Too” movement and the “Time’s Up” campaign.

The “Me Too” hashtag, which started trending worldwide following a call to action from actress Alyssa Milano, has been used by some of the biggest stars including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie.

Time’s Up, an initiative created by 300 female Hollywood actors, executives, writers and directors to “counter systemic sexual harassment in the entertainment business”, have also created pins which many of the attendees wore.

Female stars unite wearing black on the 2018 Golden Globes red carpet for 'Time's Up' protest against sexual harassment in Hollywood
 Sarah Jessica Parker made a rare fashion misstep with her clunky dress
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Sarah Jessica Parker made a rare fashion misstep with her clunky dressCredit: Getty Images - Getty
There was a lot going on with German model Barbara Meier's gown
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There was a lot going on with German model Barbara Meier's gownCredit: AFP or licensors
She appeared to be wearing several rugs at the glittering ceremony
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She appeared to be wearing several rugs at the glittering ceremonyCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Kristin Cavallari wore a creation with over-long sleeves that gave her the look of the Slender Man
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Kristin Cavallari wore a creation with over-long sleeves that gave her the look of the Slender ManCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Outlander star Caitriona Balfe wore a bizarrely cut dress for the evening
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Outlander star Caitriona Balfe wore a bizarrely cut dress for the eveningCredit: Rex Features
 Alison Sudol's gown missed the mark too
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Alison Sudol's gown missed the mark tooCredit: Reuters

The ceremony was hosted for the first time by US late night host Seth Myers, who said of sexual harassment in Hollywood: “It’s nice to have an elephant in the room.”

Speaking to The New York Times ahead of the event, which is being held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Seth added: “There’s nothing more helpful than something everybody’s thinking about.”

Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Shailene Woodley, Emma Watson, Susan Sarandon, Laura Dern and Amy Poehler confirmed prior to this evening’s ceremony that they would each be accompanied by a female activist.

Golden Globe 2018 nominations revealed

Golden Globe Awards 2018 full list of winners

Best Motion Picture, Drama:

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:

Lady Bird

Best Director of a Motion Picture:

Guillermo Del Toro, The Shape of Water

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:

Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:

Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:

James Franco, The Disaster Artist

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:

Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:

Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:

Alison Janney, I, Tonya

Best Screenplay:

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Original Score:

Alexander Desplat, The Shape of Water

Best Animated Feature:

Coco

Best Foreign Language Film:

In the Fade

Best Original Song:

This Is Me, The Greatest Showman

Best TV Series, Drama:

The Handmaid's Tale

Best TV Series, Comedy or Musical:

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Best Limited Series or TV Movie:

Big Little Lies

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama:

Sterling K Brown, This Is Us

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama:

Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical:

Aziz Ansari, Master of None

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical:

Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series or TV Movie:

Laura Dern, Big Little Lies

Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited Series or TV Movie:

Alexander Skarsgard, Big Little Lies

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:

Ewan McGregor, Fargo

Best Actress, Limited Series or Television Movie:

Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies

Harry Potter star Emma’s guest was Marai Larasi, from British organisation Imkaan. Michelle Williams was accompanied by the founder of the Me Too movement Tarana Burke.

Susan Sarandon walked the red carpet with community organiser Rosa Clemente and Meryl stood shoulder to shoulder with Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance.

Laura Dern took Monica Ramirez, who campaigns for women in industries, as her guest, while Shailene Woodley was joined by Calina Lawrence, a Suquamish Tribe member and activist and Amy Poehler was with Saru Jayaraman, a justice advocate.


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