Jonathan Van Ness, the 37-year-old Queer Eye star, turned heads at this year’s Golden Globes red carpet, wearing a bold and glamorous, emerald green gown with a dramatic puff sleeve. Markedly, the bold move sparked mixed reactions online.
Fans’ praises and insults over Van Ness’s bold choice
For the star-studded event, the hairstylist walked the red carpet in a green gown with a cascading, satin train flowing behind him. Van Ness accessorised the gown with statement diamond rings. The television personality left his hair down in a sleek, straight style and parted it to the side.
“Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness was one of the first celebrities to hit the #GoldenGlobes red carpet and we are FLOORED by his look! 🔥https://t.co/Mjh8NaUkHH
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 5, 2025
In response to his red-carpet look, social media users were divided.
Many fans took to social media to praise Van Ness’s daring choice. They praised him for his individuality and sense of style, with some even calling him a ‘queen’. Many defended his bold move by commenting on those who posted negative opinions about it.
However, not everyone was supportive. Some social media users critiqued the fact that a man wore a women’s gown to such a prestigious event. Others critiqued the actual dress, his beard, and overall appearance.
The Daily Mail reported that many fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to gush about how ‘beautiful’ and regal he looked, calling him a ‘queen’, while others said the colour of the dress did not flatter his skin tone and expressed disappointment that the dress was not better tailored to fit his body. One user stated that Van Ness looked like ‘a mess’ and another commented that the dress resembled a ‘bed sheet’.
“Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness at the Golden Globes.
Dresses on men are the new normal? 🤷🏻♀️ pic.twitter.com/na1jXEdn9x— Sabrina Smolders 🦋🌹 (@SabrinaSmolders) January 5, 2025
Live from the Golden Globes
He can wear makeup, heels, and a dress, but he’s still and always will be a dude🤡 pic.twitter.com/oRGyYjg5Tz
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 6, 2025
What is the show Queer Eye about?
Netflix’s Queer Eye is an American reality television series that debuted in 2018, with the seventh season released in May 2023. Since its debut, the show has become a pop culture phenomenon. The show revolves around five personalities (‘Fab Five’) who help others with lifestyle and fashion makeovers. They use their expertise in various fields such as fashion, grooming, and interior design to help others improve their lives and boost their self-confidence. Beginning in 2018, Jonathan van Ness, a hairstylist by trade, has starred as the grooming expert on the show.
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