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Golden Globe Nominee Fantasia Barrino’s Shoe Moments on Red Carpets Through the Years

The "American Idol" alum is nominated for her starring role in the musical adaptation of "The Color Purple."
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Fantasia Barrino at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Fantasia Barrino attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Fantasia Barrino attends The 2024 BAFTA Tea Party at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on January 13, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: Fantasia Barrino attends ELLE's 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration Presented by Ralph Lauren, Harry Winston and Viarae at Nya Studios on December 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ELLE )
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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.

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Fantasia Barrino attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2023.Getty Images for Academy Museum

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.

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Fantasia Barrino attends Elle’s 2023 Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Dec. 5.Getty Images for ELLE

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
Fantasia Barrino poses in the press room at the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 23, 2019.Getty Images

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.

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Fantasia arrives at “Q 85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones’ in Los Angeles, California on September 25, 2018.Getty Images for BET

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
Fantasia attends the “American Idol” finale in Hollywood, Calif., on April 7, 2016.Getty Images

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
Fantasia Barrino attends the 68th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on June 8, 2014.Dimitrios Kambouris

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.”

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Fantasia Barrino attends “The Butler” premiere in New York City on Aug. 5, 2013. Larry Busacca

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
Fantasia Barrino arrives at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2009.Getty Images

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
Fantasia Barrino arrives at the 2006 BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 27, 2006. Getty Images

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
Fantasia Barrino attends the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2004.Getty Images

The 2024 Golden Globes will air on Jan. 7 on CBS and Paramount+.

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