Viola Davis Red Carpet Shoe Evolution at the Golden Globes [PHOTOS]

Viola Davis has had the opportunity to attend the coveted Golden Globes awards over the years, bringing her style A-game every time.

For the annual event, Davis is often dressed in custom looks hailing from top brands like Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Jason Wu and Brandon Maxwell, among others. On the footwear front, the "Fences" star tends towards strappy sandals in neutral hues accompanied by glitzy accessories that impart drama and flair. With the 2025 Golden Globes fast approaching, FootwearNews is rounding up Davis' best style moments over the years while in attendance at the star-studded occasion.

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The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2009

Viola Davis wearing a black and tan floor-length gown arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills.

69th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2012

Viola Davis wearing a custom Emilio Pucci gown and strappy black sandals arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 15, 2012, in Beverly Hills.

72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2015

Viola Davis wearing a custom Donna Karan gown attends the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills.

73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2016

Viola Davis wearing a Marchesa Spring 2016 Illusion tulle ball gown attends the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 10, 2016, in Beverly Hills.

74th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2017

Viola Davis wearing custom Michael Kors poses in the press room during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills.

75th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2018

Viola Davis wearing custom Brandon Maxwell attends The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills.

80th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2023

Viola Davis wearing a custom Jason Wu gown attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills.