How Kristen Bell Said She’d React to Dax Shepard Losing Golden Globe 2026
Kristen Bell had an unconventional start to her 2026 Golden Globes morning.
The Nobody Wants This star gave fans an inside look at her pre-award show routine—which included using a thong as a hair tie for her workout before leaving the house to get ready.
“When I tell you it was the only option available,” Kristen told her glam team in the video posted to Instagram Jan. 12. “And you know what? I make it work.”
The 45-year-old also had another controversial beauty hack for her pedicure, explaining that she wasn’t going to waste her time painting the toenails that wouldn’t be seen in her red carpet heels.
“You only have to do three of the toes,” Kristen said, “because this does not show in the shoe. That doesn't show. So you only have to do those three.”
The Good Place alum also made sure to grab a quick bite before getting fully dressed, chowing down on a hamburger with French fries.
Kristen then got a bit help slipping into her black, Giorgio Armani Privé gown, which featured a kaleidoscope of colorful sequins on the asymmetrical bodice and a silky, fitted floor length black skirt.
She was then joined by husband Dax Shepard—who opted for a classic black tuxedo—as the two shared a kiss before making their way to the Beverly Hilton hotel for the award show.
And it was a big night for the couple—who are parents to daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 11—as they were both nominees: Kristen for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy for Nobody Wants This and Dax for Best Podcast for Armchair Expert.
And while both went home empty handed—Kristen lost to Hacks’ Jean Smart, while Good Hang With Amy Poehler picked up the inaugural podcast award—Kristen was overjoyed by Dax’s nomination.
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"I'm a hype man," she told E! News' Justin Sylvester on the red carpet. “My husband and my best friend were nominated for the first-ever podcast category."
As Kristen put it, "I'm going to lose my mind when their category is announced, even if they don't win because I'm so proud of them."
In fact, her entire focus was on Dax and barely on her own category, as she noted, "I'm not even thinking about me."
For a look at more stars who hit up the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes, keep reading.
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Jennifer Lopez
in vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Louboutin and Sabyasachi jewelry.
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Dakota Fanning
in Vivienne Westwood and Fred Leighton jewelry.
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Owen Cooper
in Bottega Veneta.
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Jennifer Lawrence
in custom Givenchy and Sabyasachi jewelry.
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Hailee Steinfeld
in Prada and Desert Diamonds from Repossi.
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Rose Byrne
in Chanel.
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Amanda Seyfried
in Versace.
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Ariana Grande
in custom Vivienne Westwood and Swarovski jewelry.
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Julia Roberts
in custom Armani Privé and Swarovski jewelry.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Nick Jonas
in custom Christian Dior and Bvlgari jewelry (Chopra Jonas) and Berluti (Jonas).
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Alicia Silverstone
in Nicole + Felicia.
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Orlando Bloom
in Berluti and Porsche Design watch.
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Wunmi Mosaku
in Matthew Reisman Collection and Messika High Jewelry.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
in Giorgio Armani Privé and EFFY jewelry.
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Ayo Edebiri
in Chanel.
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Abby Elliott
in Valentino and Sydney Evan jewelry.
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Glen Powell
in Brunello Cucinelli and Omega watch.
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Jennifer Garner
in custom Cong Tri, Boucheron jewelry, and Roger Vivier shoes.
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Leighton Meester & Adam Brody
in Mui Mui and Kendra Scott Jewelry (Meester) and Valentino, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, Oliver Peoples glasses and Allen Edmonds shoes (Brody).
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Danny Fujikawa & Kate Hudson
in custom Armani Privé and Garatti jewelry.
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Nikki Glaser
in Zuhair Murad and Jimmy Choo shoes.
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Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell
in Armani Privé and Sabyasachi jewelry (Bell).
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John Krasinski & Emily Blunt
in Dolce & Gabbana and Bruno Magli shoes (Krasinski) and custom Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Jenna Ortega
in Dilara Findikoglu, Christian Louboutin shoes and Simone Jewels earrings.
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Selena Gomez
in Chanel.
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Elle Fanning
in Gucci and Cartier jewelry.
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Tessa Thompson
in Balenciaga.
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Teyana Taylor
in custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
in Dior.
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Charlie Hunnam
in Saint Laurent and Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.

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