There are many first-time nominees at this year's Golden Globe Awards. There are also many stars who are up for awards who are seasoned pros and have been attending the show for years, if not decades.
The awards kick off red carpet season, and while this year will be much different from many in the past due to COVID-19, we've no doubt Hollywood's brightest are very much looking forward to an evening of celebration – we all need it, after all!
With that in mind, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane and give you a bit of a blast from the past before the show starts.
Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see some of this year's nominees at their first Golden Globes.
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Cate Blanchett, 1999
The Australian actress was honoured that year when she received the Best Actress prize for Elizabeth.
She is nominated in the same category at the 2021 Golden Globes for Mrs. America.
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Al Pacino, 1991
Can you believe it has been 30 years since Al first went to the Golden Globes?
The legendary actor is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for Hunters in 2021.
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Cynthia Nixon, 2000
The Ratched star (far right) is up for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television at the 2021 Golden Globes.
Cynthia first attended the awards over 20 years ago (and won for Best Television Series Comedy!) with her Sex and the City co-stars (L-R) Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris Noth and Kim Cattrall.
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Amanda Seyfried, 2009
The starlet attended the 66th Annual Golden Globe shortly after Mamma Mia!'s release.
She returns as a Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Mank this year.
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Donald Sutherland, 1992
The Saint John, N.B. native made his debut at the 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
At 85, he is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for the sixth time for The Undoing.
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Dev Patel, 2009
A baby-faced Dev joined Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle and co-star Freida Pinto.
His performance in The Personal History of David Copperfield earned him a Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy nomination in 2021.
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Hugh Grant, 1995
All eyes were on Hugh and Elizabeth Hurley when the couple stepped onto the red carpet that year.
In 2021, the British actor is nominated for The Undoing for Best Performance by an Actor.
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Bryan Cranston, 2003
Long before Breaking Bad, Bryan first attended the Globes with his wife Robin Dearden.
He returns with a Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television nomination for Your Honor.
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Don Cheadle, 1999
The actor stepped out to the Golden Globes for the first time in 1999 and picked up the Best Supporting Actor - Television award for The Rat Pack.
At this year's event, Don is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Black Monday.
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Kaley Cuoco, 2011
The actress had red carpet glam down pat at the Golden Globes a decade ago.
This year, Kaley earned a Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy nod for The Flight Attendant.
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Lily Collins, 2000
The Emily in Paris star looked absolutely adorable with her blonde curls at the awards over 20 years ago with dad Phil Collins, where he won for Best Original Song for "You'll Be In My Heart."
Lily is nominated for her work for the previously mentioned Netflix show this year.
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Michelle Pfeiffer, 1990
Michelle looked so elegant when she posed with her Best Actress gong at the 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards for The Fabulous Baker Boys.
More than 30 years later, she is nominated in the same category for French Exit.
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Jodie Comer, 2019
Jodie made her debut with her Killing Eve co-star Sandra Oh. The two made quite the impression in contrasting gowns that were a nod to their characters' personalities.
Jodie is nominated for her role of Villanelle in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama category this year.
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Gillian Anderson, 1995
A ginger-haired Gillian looks very different compared to her The Crown character, Margaret Thatcher. That's the role for which she received her Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television this year.
Back at the 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Gillian was with her The X Files co-star David Duchovny. It was the first Golden Globes for both of them.
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Jason Bateman, 2004
At the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jason Bateman joined his Arrested Development co-star Will Arnett on the red carpet.
Jason is in the running yet again for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama for his role in Ozark this year.
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Jason Sudeikis, 2016
The comedian joined then-partner Olivia Wilde on the red carpet and they showed off their cool style.
Jason is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy category this year for Ted Lasso.
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Helena Bonham Carter, 1997
Helena was up for her part in The Wings of the Dove at her debut Golden Globes.
Flash forward to 2021, and the British actress is nominated for her role as Princess Margaret on The Crown in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television category.
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Jim Parsons, 2011
It was exactly 10 years ago the actor first attended the Golden Globe Awards, and not much has changed!
This year, he's nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for Hollywood.
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Sacha Baron Cohen, 2007
At his first Golden Globes, Sacha brought his Borat co-star Ken Davitian with him, and they won for their movie.
This year, the funny man is nominated for the sequel to the 2006 film, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy category.
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Laura Linney, 1999
The actress attended the last Golden Globes before the millennium in a sparkling number.
This year, she's up for Best Supporting Actress for Ozark.
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Jodie Foster, 1977
Jodie's career has spanned decades. She first attended the Golden Globes when she was just just 15.
At 58, she's in contention for the Best Supporting Actress prize for The Mauritanian.
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Rosamund Pike, 2015
The award-winning actress looked like a dream in a white Vera Wang gown that year.
She could win Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for I Care A Lot at the 78th Golden Globes.
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Nicole Kidman, 1992
The Undoing star showcased her signature curls when she and then-partner Tom Cruise held hands at the 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Nicole is nominated in 2021 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for her work in that series.
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Sarah Paulson, 2007
The Ratched star showed off a different hair cut and colour at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
This year, Sarah could nab the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama prize for her work in the Netflix series.
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Viola Davis, 2009
Viola was nominated for her role in Doubt at the the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards that year.
In 2021, she's up for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her work in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
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Anthony Hopkins, 1979
The The Father star showcased his grey hair at his first Golden Globes, when he was nominated for Magic. Anthony brought his then-wife Jennifer Lynton.
The legendary actor is in the running for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama this year for his work in the aforementioned movie.
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