Shoulders on the Red Carpet
Many stars opted for one-shouldered gowns at the Golden Globes. From Anna Kendrick's glittering Marchesa dress to Marion Cotillard's lacy Dior look, VIEW OUR GALLERY of A-list asymmetry.

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Drew Barrymore took home a Golden Globe for her role in Grey Gardens—and her nude Atelier Versace gown stole the show. The one-shouldered look featured crystal-encrusted embellishments at the shoulder and hip. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz diamonds and a Roger Vivier clutch.
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Up in the Air’s breakout star, Anna Kendrick, sparkled in a long, white Marchesa gown whose voluminous single strap was offset by a long train. She accessorized the sculptural dress with Cartier jewels and a Judith Leiber clutch.
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Ginnifer Goodwin stunned in an asymmetrical cobalt Vionnet dress, which knotted on her collarbone and fell loosely around her hips. She paired the gown with tiered Neil Lane drop earrings and bangles, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Brian Atwood satin pumps.
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Amy Poehler shined in a bright red Jay Godfrey gown with a black belt and Chopard jewels.
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Nine star Marion Cotillard wore a deep green silk one-shouldered Christian Dior gown with peek-a-boo lace. She paired the look with Jimmy Choo heels and a Roger Vivier clutch.
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Jennifer Aniston paired a simple Valentino black dress with Fred Leighton jewels.
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Avatar’s Sigourney Weaver wore a figure-hugging, one-shouldered green dress by Hervé L. Leroux and jewels by Fred Leighton.
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Crazy Heart star Maggie Gyllenhaal kept it simple in a rose-colored dress by RM by Roland Mouret with origami-like detailing. She paired the look with vintage Bulgari jewelry.
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30 Rock’s Jane Krakowski looked regal in a jewel-toned one-shouldered gown by J. Mendel. She accessorized with a VBH clutch and Kimberly McDonald jewels.
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Joan Allen, nominated for her portrayal of the artist in Georgia O’Keeffe, took to the carpet with her daughter, Sadie, in a simple brown one-shouldered dress.
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Julie & Julia star Amy Adams showed off her baby bump in a short, dark green gown by Carolina Herrera, which she paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels and a VBH clutch.
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Alfre Woodard showed some shoulder in a purple Pamella Roland gown.
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Cher, who presented the awards for Best Song and Best Original Score, wore a black long-sleeved dress with a lace-up bodice and horizontal straps.
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Access Hollywood host Maria Menounos stayed dry in an asymmetrical Romona Keveza gown with a long train.
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Jane Fallon arrived with her husband, the evening’s host, Ricky Gervais, in a steel-blue one-shouldered gown.
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Kate Winslet looked sleek in a dark blue Atelier Yves Saint Laurent gown with a single jewel-encrusted strap and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Leslie Bibb wore a short, bright, blue one-shouldered dress at the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes afterparty.
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