The nominees for the forthcoming 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards were revealed last week and Fantasia Barrino received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) for her starring role in the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple.”
Since becoming the third winner of “American Idol” in 2004, at just 19 years old, Barrino has hit countless red carpets. Over the years, she’s worked with celebrity stylist Daniel Hawkins to create some glamorous looks.
Here, FN takes a look back at some of her most noteworthy outfits and shoes.
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Peep-Toe Platforms
The 2023 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala saw Barrino wear a shimmery black Dolce & Gabbana dress featuring fishnet and feather details with black patent Jimmy Choo platform pumps boasting a classic peep-toe silhouette.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala 2023, jimmy choo, black dolce and gabbana dress, black patent pumps, peep-toe pumps, platform pumps, platform peep-toe pumps](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-1830015988.jpg)
Metallic Moves
At Elle’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration, Barrino wore another pair of Jimmy Choo peep-toe platform pumps, this time in a flashy gold metallic finish. She styled the ankle-strap heels with a glittering royal blue catsuit featuring a chunky gold chain strap detail with a coordinating sarong.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, Elle 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration, jimmy choo platform pumps, gold metallic peep-toe pumps, gold heels, gold platforms](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-1834176886.jpg)
White-Hot Heels
At the 2019 BET Awards, Barrino went with a chic all-white look. On foot, she sported a pointed peep-toe style that displayed her bright pink pedicure.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2019 BET Awards, white outfit, white pumps, peep-toe pumps, pointy peep-toe pumps](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-1157878498.jpg)
Classic Black Pumps
The actress wore a black velvet jumpsuit embroidered with sparkling silver crystal details and timeless black leather pointy-toe pumps for an evening honoring legendary record producer Quincy Jones in 2018.
![Fantasia Barrino 2018, red carpet, Q 85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones, black velvet jumpsuit, black leather pointed pumps, pointy pumps, pointy toe heels, black leather heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-1040671602.jpg)
Glossy Blush Louboutins
For the “American Idol” finale in 2016, Barrino showed off blush-toned patent leather Christian Louboutin pumps with a bronze and silver sequin-embellished halter gown.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2016 american idol finale, sequin gown, blush patent pumps, christian louboutin pointy pumps, stiletto heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-519669808.jpg)
A Glitzy Ornate Pair
At the 2014 Tony Awards, the “I Believe” singer wore a sparkling turquoise gown with black rhinestone-embellished sandals featuring an intricate cutout design.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2014 tony awards, glittery turquoise gown, black embellished cut-out pumps, peep-toe embellished heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-450299066.jpg)
Animal Print
Barrino finished off a sleek black and gold outfit with pointed animal print pumps that matched perfectly for the New York City premiere of 2013′ “The Butler.”
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2013 red carpet premiere, animal print pumps, metallic heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-175658414.jpg)
Shiny Slingbacks
The award-winning songstress donned a dazzling black beaded dress and glossy black patent slingback heels with cutout detailing at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2009 grammy awards, black beaded dress, dazzling dress, black patent cut-out slingback pumps, slingback heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-84695113.jpg)
Red Ankle-Tie Sandals
For the 2006 BET Awards, Barrino complemented a bold leopard print dress with slinky red sandals featuring tie straps that wrap around the ankle.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2006 bet awards, strappy red sandals, leopard print dress, red ankle-tie sandals, ankle-tie stiletto sandals](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-71309866.jpg)
Golden Toes
At the 2004 Billboard Music Awards, Barrino slipped into a silky lime green satin dress and gold metallic peep-toe pumps featuring an elegant caged design.
![Fantasia Barrino, red carpet, 2004 billboard music awards, green silk dress, gold metallic peep-toe pumps, cut-out heels, gold caged heels](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-51840021.jpg)
The 2024 Golden Globes will air on Jan. 7 on CBS and Paramount+.