<p>White took the cake at the Golden Globes this year as Hollywood beauties descended on the red carpet in pale shades for the first awards gala of this season.<br /><br /></p>.<p>With partner Brad Pitt by her side, Angelina Jolie led the way in her stunning white satin Versace gown with a hint of red. The actress' directorial debut 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' was nominated in the Best Foreign Language film category.<br /><br />Charlize Theron continued the white streak with her dramatic Dior couture gown, which had a plunging neckline, a thigh high split, a flowing train and an oversized bow detail around her waist.<br /><br />Jolie and Theron were not the only ones in white - actresses Kate Beckinsale, Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet were among those showing off the trend.<br /><br />Kidman opted for an off-white oyster coloured gown with golden studded detail by Versace, which complemented her hair colour and she stepped out with husband Keith Urban.<br /><br />'Underworld' star Beckinsale also wore a white strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment and chiffon pleat detail around her skirt.<br /><br />Winslet, who took home the Best Actress in a Mini-series trophy for 'Mildred Pierce, turned out in a black and white Jenny Packham gown.<br /><br />Others who carried on with the white trend were Jessica Chastain, Jessica Biel and Amanda Peet.<br /><br />Chastain chose figure-hugging Givenchy, Biel donned Elie Saab but wasn't wearing an engagement ring and Peet stepped out in a tiered asymmetrical gown by Marc Jacobs.<br />Supermodel Heidi Klum opted for a pale backless gown which she accessorised with bright blue jewellery.<br /><br />Some of the beauties chose to stand out with their choice of bold colours. Reese Witherspoon turned heads with a timeless red Zac Posen gown, while pop diva Madonna accepted her Best Original Song - Motion Picture trophy in an unusual silver and dark green dress.<br /><br />Indian actress Freida Pinto, who was one of the presenters at the awards gala, opted for a teal coloured Prada dress.<br /><br />Natalie Portman chose a hot pink strapless dress that closely resembled the one Marilyn Monroe wore in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', when singing 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.<br /><br />Winner of the Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) award Michelle Williams wore a midnight blue dress by Jason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood seemed to be inspired by a peacock for her feather-embellished ensemble.<br /><br />Salma Hayek also went for a darker hue as she poured her figure into a strapless black Gucci gown.<br /><br />'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara showed off her curves in a dark blue Vera Wang while 'Glee' actress Lea Michele donned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress.<br /><br />'Girl With the Dragon tattoo' star Rooney Mara wore a black cut out creation by Nina Ricci, while Claire Danes, who won the Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series (Drama) trophy, teamed a black and white gown J Mendall also with a cut out detail on the back with bright red lips.</p>
<p>White took the cake at the Golden Globes this year as Hollywood beauties descended on the red carpet in pale shades for the first awards gala of this season.<br /><br /></p>.<p>With partner Brad Pitt by her side, Angelina Jolie led the way in her stunning white satin Versace gown with a hint of red. The actress' directorial debut 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' was nominated in the Best Foreign Language film category.<br /><br />Charlize Theron continued the white streak with her dramatic Dior couture gown, which had a plunging neckline, a thigh high split, a flowing train and an oversized bow detail around her waist.<br /><br />Jolie and Theron were not the only ones in white - actresses Kate Beckinsale, Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet were among those showing off the trend.<br /><br />Kidman opted for an off-white oyster coloured gown with golden studded detail by Versace, which complemented her hair colour and she stepped out with husband Keith Urban.<br /><br />'Underworld' star Beckinsale also wore a white strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment and chiffon pleat detail around her skirt.<br /><br />Winslet, who took home the Best Actress in a Mini-series trophy for 'Mildred Pierce, turned out in a black and white Jenny Packham gown.<br /><br />Others who carried on with the white trend were Jessica Chastain, Jessica Biel and Amanda Peet.<br /><br />Chastain chose figure-hugging Givenchy, Biel donned Elie Saab but wasn't wearing an engagement ring and Peet stepped out in a tiered asymmetrical gown by Marc Jacobs.<br />Supermodel Heidi Klum opted for a pale backless gown which she accessorised with bright blue jewellery.<br /><br />Some of the beauties chose to stand out with their choice of bold colours. Reese Witherspoon turned heads with a timeless red Zac Posen gown, while pop diva Madonna accepted her Best Original Song - Motion Picture trophy in an unusual silver and dark green dress.<br /><br />Indian actress Freida Pinto, who was one of the presenters at the awards gala, opted for a teal coloured Prada dress.<br /><br />Natalie Portman chose a hot pink strapless dress that closely resembled the one Marilyn Monroe wore in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', when singing 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'.<br /><br />Winner of the Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) award Michelle Williams wore a midnight blue dress by Jason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood seemed to be inspired by a peacock for her feather-embellished ensemble.<br /><br />Salma Hayek also went for a darker hue as she poured her figure into a strapless black Gucci gown.<br /><br />'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara showed off her curves in a dark blue Vera Wang while 'Glee' actress Lea Michele donned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress.<br /><br />'Girl With the Dragon tattoo' star Rooney Mara wore a black cut out creation by Nina Ricci, while Claire Danes, who won the Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series (Drama) trophy, teamed a black and white gown J Mendall also with a cut out detail on the back with bright red lips.</p>