You'll Snap Twice for Jenna Ortega's Daring Golden Globes Look

Jenna Ortega returned to the Golden Globes Jan. 11 in a dark and daring ensemble. The Wednesday star, nominated at the Nikki Glaser-hosted ceremony, arrived to The Beverly Hilton in a must-see look.

By Jess Cohen Jan 12, 2026 12:46 AM
| Updated Jan 12, 2026 4:41 PM
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Jenna Ortega knows how to deliver a must-see red carpet moment.

The Wednesday star arrived to the Golden Globes—hosted by Nikki Glaser—on Jan. 11, wearing a black Dilara Findikoglu look with revealing side cutouts and beaded shoulder fringes as she walked the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (See every celeb at Golden Globes 2026 here.)

Ortega—nominated in the Best Female Actor TV Musical/Comedy category alongside Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building) and Jean Smart (Hacks)—paired her outfit with silver earrings, matching rings and Christian Louboutin heels.

The 23-year-old, who works with stylist Enrique Melendez, made her Golden Globes debut in Jan. 2023 when she received her first nod for Wednesday. For the milestone occasion, Ortega wore a gorgeous Gucci gown paired with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and a shorter hairstyle.

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It was actually Ortega's role as Wednesday Addams that gave her a new POV on style.

"Up until then I was really, really attached to my long hair," she shared with Vogue in April 2023. "Changing it encouraged me to be more adventurous; to experiment and be more creative in that way."

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“I’ve always respected goth culture," she added. "I’ve always had a darker sense of humor, but I never felt like I was able to express that. Now I feel like I can embrace those qualities in myself.”

She's also learned new tips and tricks when it comes to her beauty routine.

“There was a time when I went the heavy makeup route for sure,” Ortega noted. “But I’ve definitely learned that beauty is more about enhancing your natural features rather than trying to cover them up. I’ve realized that less is more.”

To see more jaw-dropping looks at the 2026 Golden Globes, keep reading.

Chase Infiniti

In custom Louis Vuitton

Hailee Steinfeld

In Prada 

Connor Storrie 

In Saint Laurent

Teyana Taylor

In custom Schiaparelli

Selena Gomez

In Chanel 

Duke McCloud

In powdered blue double-breasted suit, saddle shoes

Damson Idris 

In custom Prada 

Jennifer Garner

In sparkly black gown 

Audrey Nuna

In Thom Browne 

Wunmi Mosaku 

In Matthew Reisman collection

Brittany Snow

In Danielle Frankel and Effy jewelry

Ayo Edebiri 

In Chanel Pre-Fall 2026

Olandria

In Christian Siriano.

Hudson Williams

In Giorgio Armani and Bulgari

Laufey

In custom Balenciaga