Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James Unexpectedly Twin at the Golden Globes

School is not in session but Abbott Elementary costars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James showcased their similar fashion taste at the 2024 Golden Globes.

By Alyssa Morin Jan 08, 2024 12:48 AMTags
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Seeing double! 

There's no denying Hollywood's biggest and brightest celebrities made fashion statements at the 2024 Golden Globes on Jan. 7. However, no one quite stole the show like Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph and Janelle James, who both unexpectedly donned similar ensembles. 

During the awards show at the Beverly Hilton, Janelle looked effortlessly elegant in a black velvet asymmetrical dress from Monsoori that featured detached floor-length sleeves in a vibrant chartreuse color.

For Sheryl's part, she wore a black off-the-shoulder gown by Safiyaa that also featured chartreuse-colored sleeves, a draped bust and layered back bow. 

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Of the twinning moment, E! News' Keltie Knight asked Sheryl if she and her costar planned their coordinating looks. But it was purely coincidental.

"I love that! I love that," Sheryl said on the red carpet after learning of Janelle's getup. "I'm not mad at it."

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The 67-year-old explained that she picked the bold design with the help of her daughter Ivy-Victoria Maurice.

"My daughter and I, we continue to work together," the actress noted. "She just continues to do an amazing job. And it's wonderful for me to play Barbara on TV with that look but then to be myself with this look."

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Of course, Sheryl and Janelle aren't the only stars to opt for bright, bold looks.

Keep reading to see all of the glitzy and glamorous designs to hit the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globes.

Florence Pugh

In custom Valentino dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Taylor Swift

In custom Gucci dress and De Beers jewelry.

Margot Robbie

In custom Giorgio Armani Privé dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Oprah Winfrey

In Louis Vuitton dress and Chopard jewelry.

Emma Stone

In custom Louis Vuitton.

Timothée Chalamet

In Celine suit and Cartier jewelry.

Jennifer Lopez

In custom Nicole + Felicia Couture.

Selena Gomez

In custom Giorgio Armani Privé.

Hailee Steinfeld

In custom Prada.

Ryan Gosling

In custom Gucci.

Reese Witherspoon

In Monique Lhuillier dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Emily Blunt

In custom Alexander McQueen dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Angela Bassett

In Dolce & Gabbana dress and Lagos jewelry.

Brie Larson

In Prada dress and Kwiat jewelry.

Jennifer Lawrence

In Dior dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Dua Lipa

In Schiaparelli dress and and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

America Ferrera

In custom Dolce & Gabbana dress and Harry Winston jewelry.

Jennifer Aniston

In Dolce & Gabbana.

Natalie Portman

In Dior dress and De Beers jewelry.

Jeremy Allen White

In Calvin Klein suit, Ferragamo shoes and Briony Raymond jewelry.

Ayo Edebiri

In custom Prada dress and Boucheron jewelry.

Naomi Watts

In Fendi dress and Harry Winston jewelry.

Amanda Seyfried

In custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown and Pomellato jewelry.

Billie Eillish

In Willy Chavarria outfit and Anita Ko jewelry.

Julia Garner

In Gucci.

Julianne Moore

In custom Bottega Veneta.

Quinta Bunson

In custom Balmain dress, Jimmy Choo shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Meryl Streep

In custom Valentino dress, Bella Rosa Collection bag and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Rachel Brosnahan

In custom Sergio Hudson dress and Swarovski jewelry.

Matt Bomer

In custom Brioni.

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