Julia Roberts’ appearance at the 1990 Golden Globes has become a timeless fashion milestone — an outfit so iconic that its tributes are nearly countless. Now, 35 years later, the actress has surprisingly brought that memorable moment back to life, stepping out in a remarkably similar outfit on the streets of Manhattan.
Paparazzi captured her while she was leaving the set of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Roberts sported a baggy gray suit featuring elongated lapels, a subtly fitted jacket, and trousers designed with a masculine silhouette. She completed the look with a crisp shirt and a navy patterned tie, which served as the standout element that drew immediate attention.
This isn’t the first instance of Roberts donning this style. In 1990, she graced the Golden Globe Awards in an almost identical suit complemented by a colorful tie. Those images quickly became iconic, frequently referenced by both stylists and celebrities over the years, and the outfit still holds a place among the most saved fashion moments on Pinterest.
The original ensemble was designed by Armani. Roberts has shared that early in her career, she was unaware that award ceremonies were traditionally reserved for evening gowns. So, she casually walked into a store and picked out a suit “straight off the rack” just before the event. This spontaneous decision ultimately transformed red carpet norms, establishing suits as a stylish and accepted choice for prestigious events.
Roberts has frequently mentioned that this outfit is one of her favorites. In a recent interview with Extra, she disclosed that she still keeps the suit in her closet. In a humorous twist, just days before the interview, her 18-year-old son tried it on. Ayo Edebiri, who was sitting next to her during the chat, was utterly amazed by this revelation.
As a fun aside, Ayo honored Julia’s legendary look at the 2025 Golden Globes. Perhaps that’s why Julia playfully suggested bringing the suit to the set for Ayo to try on as well, to which Edebiri responded in disbelief, “Wait… are you serious?!”