Laufey returned to center stage at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, arriving alongside Hollywood’s biggest names with the quiet confidence that has become her signature.
Before the ceremony began, the Grammy-winning singer stepped onto the red carpet in a striking Balenciaga gown that balanced restraint with drama. The floor-length orange dress featured a cinched silhouette and an extended train that trailed behind her as she moved, commanding attention without demanding it. It was bold, architectural, and unmistakably intentional.
But it wasn’t the dress alone that became the night’s talking point.
As Laufey posed on the iconic Golden Globes staircase, photographers repeatedly addressed her by the wrong name, calling her “Megan.” Rather than bristling, the singer corrected them with gentle humor. “My name isn’t Megan, so I don’t know…” she said with a laugh, in a clip later shared by Deadline.
The moment quickly rippled across social media, prompting an outpouring of support from fans. Apologies flooded comment sections, while others expressed frustration on her behalf. Some viewers speculated the mix-up may have stemmed from confusion with a member of a girl group, though the broader reaction underscored a familiar industry blind spot.
It wasn’t Laufey’s first time on the Golden Globes carpet but it may have been her most telling. In 2024, she attended the ceremony in a romantic Rodarte dress styled with Cartier jewelry, cementing her reputation for elegant, modern red-carpet dressing. This year’s Balenciaga look marked a sharper, more fashion-forward evolution.
Born Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, the 26-year-old Icelandic-Chinese singer has steadily built a career defined by precision rather than spectacle. Her music blends jazz pop, bossa nova, and classical influences, a sound that feels nostalgic and contemporary in equal measure.
After first appearing on Ísland Got Talent and The Voice Iceland, Laufey released her debut EP Typical of Me in 2021. Since then, songs like “From the Start,” “Falling Behind,” and “Lover Girl” have helped her cultivate a devoted, cross-generational audience.
In 2024, she reached a major milestone, winning her first Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album with Bewitched.
