Stars Talk Surrealism, Creative Dressing and the Meaning of Fashion at the 2024 Golden Globes: See WWD’s Best Celebrity Quotes From the Red Carpet

WWD’s first red carpet activation debuted Sunday night at the 2024 Golden Globes. Host Jeannie Mai was joined by Booth Moore, WWD’s West Coast executive editor, and Alex Badia, WWD’s style director, for WWD’s Eye on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globes, where they broke down the evening’s biggest fashion trends and chatted with stars in exclusive interviews.

Below, see all of the highlights from WWD’s red carpet coverage.

Natasha Lyonne

Dressed in Schiaparelli couture, Natasha Lyonne discussed her affinity for the iconic Italian label. “I love the history of Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli and Surrealism as a movement,” the actress told WWD. “What could be more surreal than all of these shenanigans we involve ourselves in? It’s an honor to wear this outfit. We’re in the business of the arts, and wearing this art piece is a special thing.”

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman, who wore Dior, shared some details about her custom couture gown. “My dress was hand-beaded and took hundreds of hours of work, so I’m really lucky to get to wear this; it’s like a garden on a dress,” she told WWD.

The “May December” star also discussed the importance of sustainable fashion. “It’s really exciting to see more companies putting forward sustainable and vegan materials,” Portman said. “I actually invest[ed] in a company called MycoWorks that produces mushroom leather, which a lot of luxury brands are now using.”

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike opted for a tea-length Dior creation featuring botanical lace. Philip Treacy provided the “Saltburn” star with a matching headpiece.

Speaking to WWD, Pike explained the reasoning behind her veiled headpiece. “It was partly inspired when I had a skiing accident on Dec. 26,” she said. “I did some freestyle on my chin and I thought, ‘Oh dear, that’s really not a good look for the Golden Globes in under two weeks.’ I completely took the skin off my chin, so I needed to kind of think creatively about how to approach red carpet dressing.”

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh put on a vibrant display in an orange Bottega Veneta gown with a strapless silhouette and structured bodice.

On the red carpet, Yeoh spoke with WWD about following her gut when it comes to fashion. “I’ve learned that when you put it on, if it’s right, you will know it’s right,” she explained.

Yeoh also discussed her personal connection to dressing. “[Fashion is a] part of you. It’s an extension of how you feel, what you want to say,” she added. “I think it’s also a respect to my fans, to my audience, because they want that — this is a glamorous side of it and why not have fun with it?”

Lily Gladstone

Lily Gladstone’s white strapless Valentino gown paid homage to her Blackfeet heritage. The actress, who made history as the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe, spoke to WWD about the importance of representation.

“It’s important to be proud of what makes us different, what makes us unique,” Gladstone said. “If we’re really embracing an equal pluralistic society, it’s because we feel confident in who we are, because we feel seen, because we feel represented. So when we have representation, it only goes to create a more just, more equitable society. Because there are lot of people who learn how to be by watching movies, TV and film. They accompany us through our whole lives, our favorite programs, and when we start seeing ourselves, we feel proud of who we are and then we’re excited to learn about who other people are as well.”

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri attended the Golden Globes in a strapless red dress from Prada, which featured a darted bodice and a floor-length train.

Ahead of her Golden Globes win, Edebiri spoke with WWD about wearing a Thom Browne chef’s jacket on “The Bear.” The actress has also favored his designs on the red carpet. “That actually just serendipitously happened,” Edebiri explained. “Chris [Storer] was talking to [Browne] and was thinking of him for that suit. Chris, who created the show, actually started out working in design. He worked at Ralph Lauren for a little bit. So he just is such a fashion freak, and when you watch the show, I feel like you can see that in all the menswear choices too, but I got to wear Thom on the show, and I love wearing him not on the show when I get to be a little more dressed up.”