At a Glance
- Amal Clooney wore a green sequined Versace minidress held together by safety pins to Netflix’s 2026 Golden Globes afterparty
- The couple changed outfits after arriving at the ceremony in Old Hollywood-inspired looks
- George Clooney earned a Best Actor nomination for Jay Kelly but lost to Timothée Chalamet
- Why it matters: The rare public date night showcased the couple’s coordinated style and continued awards-season presence
Amal and George Clooney turned the 2026 Golden Globes into a two-look date night, swapping classic red-carpet elegance for after-hours edge. The human-rights lawyer arrived at Netflix’s afterparty on Jan. 11 in a shimmering green Versace minidress pieced together with visible safety pins, hours after she and her husband graced the main ceremony in timeless Balmain and Armani.
Afterparty Look: Safety Pins and Sequins
Amal, 47, stepped into Spago Beverly Hills wearing a two-piece sequin set custom-made by Versace. The ensemble consisted of:
- A cropped halter top and micro-miniskirt joined by oversized silver safety pins
- A narrow band of midriff exposed between the pieces
- Gradient emerald-green sequins that caught camera flashes
She kept accessories sharp: metallic pointed-toe stilettos, a gold minaudière, and cascading diamond earrings that peeked through loose brown waves. George, 64, matched her confident simplicity in an all-navy suit, black button-up worn open at the collar, and his trademark grin. The pair held hands while posing for photographers inside the Netflix soirée, mingling with co-CEO Ted Sarandos and producer Nicole Avant.
Ceremony Return: Old Hollywood Glamour
Earlier that evening the Clooneys channeled vintage Beverly Hills glamour on the Golden Globes red carpet. Amal chose a crimson Balmain gown featuring:
- Sweetheart neckline
- Sculptural ruching at the bodice
- Sweeping train that pooled at her feet
Cartier provided the sparkle: chandelier diamonds and an 18-karat white-gold tennis bracelet. George complemented her crimson palette with a perfectly tailored black Giorgio Armani tuxedo, his fourth Globe win and 14th nomination adding extra luster to the outing.
George’s Nomination and the Comedy-Actor Race
The actor vied for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role opposite Adam Sandler in Jay Kelly. Competing nominees included:
| Actor | Film |
|---|---|
| Timothée Chalamet | Marty Supreme |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | One Battle After Another |
| Ethan Hawke | Blue Moon |
| Lee Byung-hun | No Other Choice |
| Jesse Plemons | Bugonia |
Chalamet ultimately claimed the trophy, sealing the moment with a kiss from girlfriend Kylie Jenner in the ballroom.
A Rare Joint Appearance
Sunday night marked one of the couple’s few joint public appearances this awards season. Married 11 years, they often attend events solo due to divergent professional calendars-Amal’s international court schedule and George’s production slate. Their coordinated wardrobe changes highlighted both their synchronized style and continued support of each other’s high-profile moments.
Key Takeaways
- Amal’s Versace afterparty dress, held together by safety pins, generated as much social chatter as the ceremony itself
- George’s nomination for Jay Kelly keeps him firmly in the 2026 awards conversation despite the loss
- The couple’s dual-look strategy-classic for cameras, daring for after-dark-mirrors their balance of public poise and private playfulness
