The Sexiest Dresses at the Golden Globes Are Not For the Faint of Heart

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Hollywood's hottest stars took the 2020 Golden Globes red carpet up about a thousand notches with all manner of sexy styles. Plunging necklines, thigh-high slits, and sheer lace were aplenty Sunday night, and we're here for it. From Kerry Washington's barely there bejeweled top to Gwyneth Paltrow's lingerie-inspired look, see the daring dresses and suits from the Globes ahead!

Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

Kerry Washington at the 2020 Golden Globes

Kerry Washington wore a bold Altuzarra dress that doubled as jewelry, topped with a sleek blazer and Magda Butrym heels.

Kerry Washington at the 2020 Golden Globes

Kerry Washington at the 2020 Golden Globes

Scarlett Johansson at the 2020 Golden Globes

Scarlett Johansson wore a red-hot Vera Wang dress with a low-cut neckline.

Scarlett Johansson at the 2020 Golden Globes

Scarlett Johansson at the 2020 Golden Globes

Priyanka Chopra at the 2020 Golden Globes

Priyanka Chopra wore a Cristina Ottaviano pink, off-the-shoulder gown with a train and Bulgari jewels.

Priyanka Chopra at the 2020 Golden Globes

Priyanka Chopra at the 2020 Golden Globes

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Gwyneth Paltrow wore a sheer, Fendi lingerie-inspired dress and Bulgari jewelry.

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Saoirse Ronan wore head-to-toe sparkles in a slinky Celine gown.

Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Saoirse Ronan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Janina Gavankar at the 2020 Golden Globes

Janina Gavankar showed off some leg in a Georges Chakra gown with peekaboo lace and puffy sleeves.

Janina Gavankar at the 2020 Golden Globes

Janina Gavankar at the 2020 Golden Globes

Charlize Theron at the 2020 Golden Globes

Charlize Theron wore a bright green Dior Haute Couture gown with a sheer black corset and and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Charlize Theron at the 2020 Golden Globes

Charlize Theron at the 2020 Golden Globes

Shailene Woodley at the 2020 Golden Globes

Shailene Woodley wore a shimmering black and blue Balmain gown with a leg-revealing slit and Bulgari jewelry.

Shailene Woodley at the 2020 Golden Globes

Winnie Harlow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Winnie Harlow wore a sexy, sparkling LaQuan Smith gown with a thigh-high slit and fringe.

Winnie Harlow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Winnie Harlow at the 2020 Golden Globes

Rachel Brosnahan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Rachel Brosnahan wore a purple Michael Kors Collection gown with a low v-cut neckline.

Rachel Brosnahan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Rachel Brosnahan at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sienna Miller at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sienna Miller wore a silky green and yellow Gucci gown with mermaid-inspired detailing and Forevermark jewelry.

Sienna Miller at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sienna Miller at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sofia Vergara at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sofia Vergara wore a formfitting, strapless burgundy Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Sofia Vergara at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sofia Vergara at the 2020 Golden Globes

Rooney Mara at the 2020 Golden Globes

Rooney Mara wore an all-black Givenchy Haute Couture dress featuring a delicate lace camisole.

Rooney Mara at the 2020 Golden Globes

Christina Applegate at the 2020 Golden Globes

Christina Applegate wore a sparkling, fitted Pamella Roland gown with a low-cut neckline.

Christina Applegate at the 2020 Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo at the 2020 Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo wore a glittering, off-the-shoulder Thom Browne gown and three million dollars worth of Bulgari jewels.

Cynthia Erivo at the 2020 Golden Globes

Cynthia Erivo at the 2020 Golden Globes

Jane Levy at the 2020 Golden Globes

Jane Levy wore a body-hugging gown with a pink print.

Jane Levy at the 2020 Golden Globes

Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the 2020 Golden Globes

Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the 2020 Golden Globes

Zoey Deutch at the 2020 Golden Globes

Zoey Deutch wore a bright yellow Fendi jumpsuit with a deep v-neck, Harry Winston jewels, and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

Zoey Deutch at the 2020 Golden Globes

Bel Powley at the 2020 Golden Globes

Bel Powley wore a low-cut, ruffled Miu Miu dress in a blue print and Chanel jewelry.

Bel Powley at the 2020 Golden Globes

Kristin Cavallari at the 2020 Golden Globes

Kristin Cavallari wore a two-toned Cristina Ottaviano gown and Stuart Weitzman heels.

Kristin Cavallari at the 2020 Golden Globes

Kristin Cavallari at the 2020 Golden Globes

Nina Parker at the 2020 Golden Globes

Nina Parker wore a glittering gold dress.

Nina Parker at the 2020 Golden Globes

Zuri Hall at the 2020 Golden Globes

Zuri Hall wore a shimmering gown with a thigh-high slit.

Zuri Hall at the 2020 Golden Globes

Zuri Hall at the 2020 Golden Globes

Sophia Bush at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Sophia Bush wore an off-the-shoulder, pale blue John Paul Ataker gown.

Sophia Bush at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Sophia Bush at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Madeline Brewer at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Madeline Brewer wore a minidress with a daring, navel-grazing neckline.

Madeline Brewer at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Bebe Rexha at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Bebe Rexha wore a deep v-neck Yanina minidress with bold sleeves.

Bebe Rexha at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Aja Naomi King at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Aja Naomi King wore a silky mauve gown.

Aja Naomi King at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Sydney Sweeney at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Sydney Sweeney wore a Grecian-inspired gown with a low neckline and thigh-high slit.

Sydney Sweeney at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Sydney Sweeney at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Laverne Cox at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Laverne Cox wore a bright orange Michael Cinco ballgown with a low-cut neckline and Stuart Weitzman heels.

Laverne Cox at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Laverne Cox at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Ashley Benson at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Ashley Benson wore a sparkling two-piece outfit with a hint of skin.

Ashley Benson at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Adrienne Bailon at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Adrienne Bailon wore a fitted red dress with ruching detail.

Adrienne Bailon at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Adrienne Bailon at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Hannah Brown at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Hannah Brown wore a sheer, sexy dress complete with a twirl-ready cape.

Hannah Brown at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Hailey Baldwin at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Hailey Baldwin wore a low-cut Saint Laurent tuxedo minidress.

Hailey Baldwin at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Hailey Baldwin at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Emily Osment at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Emily Osment wore a sexy slip dress covered in rhinestones.

Emily Osment at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Garcelle Beauvais at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Garcelle Beauvais wore an ultramini sequined dress.

Garcelle Beauvais at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Iskra Lawrence at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Iskra Lawrence wore a curve-hugging metallic dress with a cutout neckline with René Caovilla heels and Alexis Bittar earrings.

Iskra Lawrence at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Lake Bell at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

Lake Bell wore a tuxedo-inspired dress with a high slit up the front.

Lake Bell at the 2020 Golden Globes Afterparty

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