Kristen Bell’s Golden Globes Prep Included a Thong Hair Tie

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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 HacksJean 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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