I have seen almost every movie and read every review before the Golden Globes this year and there were many extraordinary performances. Can you even begin to imagine the pressure the nominees are under to look fabulous on this special night? They are "on" from the minute they step from the car. The camera might be on them at any minute. Picture how difficult it must be constantly to smile, maintain your posture, hold in your tummy, while being witty for the barrage of one-minute interviews you face on the Red Carpet. Whew!

Here is what I thought of the stars as they walked the Red Carpet. Be prepared! I'm sure I will be skipping from actor to actor as they have their moment on camera. Leo, Kate, Brad, Angelina, Penelope, Tom, where are you?

Who's first? Oh my gosh, it's Susan Sarandon! I love Susan and I love her hair. Her usual tousled curls are extra red in a glamorous wavy 'do. I had actually squeezed her into my schedule on Friday so I could brighten her hair color before she flew to LA.

Glamorous Jessica Lange and newly blond Drew Barrymore are walking hand in hand, promoting their new film Grey Gardens. Jessica's hair looks great. Although Drew's hair appears to have been bleached, burned, and tortured into place, she looks very Marilyn Monroe. Hopefully her cotton candy hair will recover with condition, a trim, and a prayer.

Kate and Leo walk in together as nominees for Revolutionary Road. They personify Hollywood. She has never looked more beautiful or he more handsome.

Anne Hathaway, in a royal blue dress with her brunette hair tied back, is astonishingly beautiful. She truly is becoming more drop-dead gorgeous every year.

Marisa Tomei's hair needs help. I love the idea of loosely tied-back hair, usually a young and romantic look. Unfortunately if it's not thought out, it can end up looking like a hairdo for a Saturday morning without any plans except to stay home and read the paper.

Anna Paquin is perfect in her updo and simple black dress. I think her inspiration was Grace Kelly. Beyonce's hair is also simple and elegant. Her tied-back long pony tail works perfectly with her Elie Saab dress.

Brunettes rule! Mary Louise Parker and Penelope Cruz look as beautiful as ever. Tonight, they both are wearing their hair long, wavy, and cascading down their shoulders.

Speaking of brunettes, what the heck is going on with Sting? He is sporting brown hair and looks like he's imitating Hugh Jackman in the movie X-Men. I'm hoping he colored his hair dark to create a character for a project. Otherwise, he will quickly learn that blonds do have more fun.

In general, however, the guys look great. They have never been better groomed or dressed. Sean Combs, Brad Pitt, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Cruise, Aaron Eckhart and Colin Farrell look like true movie stars.

Sandra Bullock's loosely tied-back hair works. She has captured the soft romantic look that is the perfect match for her dress. Her hair colorist, on the other hand, went a bit askew placing a solo dominant streak around Sandra's face. This strong color statement does not complement the soft hair style.

I must also must mention Rene Zellweger's hair. Rene is a style icon. Her dress tonight is beautiful. Unfortunately, she makes a fatal error with her hair style. Her hair is sprayed, teased, and frozen in place -- a sure way to make a great looking young woman appear older than her years. Fine hair always should be worn in a simple style that complements its texture.

Overall, everyone looked great at the Golden Globes. I think that this first major award show of the season has raised the bar of style and beauty for the Academy Awards. I am counting the days until Sunday, February 22, at 9pm. It's guaranteed to be one of the best Sunday nights of the year. Let the Oscar buzz begin!

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