NEWSAwkward! Laufey Calls Out Photographers at the 2026 Golden Globes for Getting Her Name Wrong: 'My Name Isn't Megan'
The Icelandic singer-songwriter hit the red carpet in a vibrant orange gown.
Jan. 11 2026, Updated 7:05 p.m. ET
Laufey did not appreciate being called the wrong name at the 2026 Golden Globes.
While posing on the star-studded red carpet on Sunday, January 11, the Icelandic jazz singer, 26, corrected photographers, telling them, "My name isn't Megan, so, I don’t know…"
The Grammy-winning artist — who wore a tangerine-hued Balenciaga gown — awkwardly laughed as she set the shutterbugs straight.
Laufey corrected photographers who got her name wrong on the red carpet.
The Icelandic jazz singer wore a Balenciaga dress.
It's unclear who they thought the "From the Start" singer was — but users on social media speculated they believed she was Megan Skiendiel, a member of the girl group Katseye.
One person on X shared a side-by-side of the two, to which another user responded, "omg sisters."
Another replied, "I see it omg."
A third wrote commented, "They though she was Megan from Katseye lol."
'Handled It Like a Queen'
Some users felt bad that photographers didn't know who she was.
Others praised her handling of the situation, with one person dubbing her a "polite princess."
Another said her response was "classy and respectful," while someone else quipped that she "handled it like a queen."
Other users commented that they felt bad for her, writing, "poor Laufey" and "the disrespect."
One user wrote, 'Well no one knows who she is.'
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Meanwhile, some weren't as kind. One person wrote, "She's so irrelevant," while another added, "Who invited her?"
A third commented, "Well, no one knows who she is, no shade."
Who Is Laufey?
Laufey is known for blending jazz and pop music.
Laufey is best known for her jazz-influenced pop music, and notably, her second studio album, Bewitched, earned her a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2024.
Her follow-up album, A Matter Of Time, was also nominated for a Grammy in 2025.
Per her Instagram account, she wrapped the North American leg of her first arena tour in November 2025.
Laufey is a Grammy Award-winning artist.
Fans of the "Clockwork" singer gushed over her vibrant gown, which featured a high neck, cap sleeves and a subtle train that elegantly trailed behind her as she walked the red carpet.
One person wrote, "Love orange. underrated color. and the silhouette and material is ethereal."
Another added, "That orange dress is perfect."
Laufey accessorized only with pearl earrings and a matching ring.
The "Lover Girl" singer styled the clingy Balenciaga design with glossy black patent leather pumps boasting a slight pointed toe.
As for accessories, Laufey donned only pearl earrings and a matching ring, letting the dress shine.
She kept her beauty simple, too, sporting a clean, slicked-back updo and subtle eye makeup that complemented her brown eyes.
