The best Golden Globes gowns of all time

Adorned with $5 million worth of Harry Winston diamonds and Casadei heels, Sofia Vergara stunned in a navy floor-length gown. "This dress is like a mermaid," said the Modern Family actress of the custom peacock Vera Wang design.

Perhaps as a nod to her favorite gemstone, Angelina Jolie chose a shimmering emerald gown from Atelier Versace.

Although the bright watermelon hue was a standout, it was the artistic pleating and draping that made Cameron Diaz's Chanel gown unforgettable.

Blond for her role in The Amazing Spider-Man, Emma Stone played up her peachy complexion with a pastel gown from Calvin Klein Collection.

Nicole Kidman personalized her strapless teal Gucci gown by adding a flourish of peacock feathers.

Reese Witherspoon made red-carpet history in Olivier Theysken's debut design for Nina Ricci. The yellow shantung bustier minidress was worn with red Brian Atwood shoes.

Beyoncé upped her personal sparkle in a beaded Elie Saab strapless gown and 200 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.

Dazzling in a pink Dior couture gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit, Charlize Theron accented her look with sparkling Cartier diamonds.

Taking home an award for Best Actress, Claire Danes revealed her back in a black and ecru column from J. Mendel. To complete her look, the Homeland star wore a wrap Bulgari diamond bracelet and earrings.

Michelle Williams was no shrinking violet in a textured purple confection from Givenchy.