When Jennifer Lawrence stepped onto the red carpet at the Golden Globes in 2026, she instantly ignited debate. Wearing a sheer, floral-embroidered gown designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, Lawrence drew comparisons to recent red-carpet controversies and reignited long-running arguments about the “naked dress” and public expectations at major award shows.

The discussion briefly overshadowed the reason she was there: her nomination for Best Actress for Die My Love, in which she delivers a harrowing performance as a young mother struggling with postpartum depression and psychosis. Critics have widely praised the role as one of the most emotionally raw of her career, though online attention initially focused more on fashion than film.

As criticism spread, fans pushed back just as strongly, calling the gown elegant rather than provocative and noting its delicate embroidery softened the transparency. Lawrence herself appeared unfazed, joking on the red carpet about being “already naked” and leaning into the humor that has long defined her public persona. In interviews, she also spoke candidly about filming intense intimate scenes, motherhood, and how her own postpartum experience helped shape the role.

Together, her bold fashion choice and emotional honesty signaled a clear shift. At 35, Lawrence is embracing vulnerability both on screen and off, while continuing to take creative risks. With upcoming projects including a return to Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and a new Martin Scorsese film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, she has already made 2026 impossible to ignore.