Stars storm the red carpet at the Olivier Awards, London's biggest night of theatre
The Olivier Awards returned to London's Royal Albert Hall overnight, celebrating the best of British theatre.
With the ceremony marking 50 years of the awards, the fashion felt dialled up to match the occasion.
Your favourite A-listers did not disappoint on the red carpet – here's what everyone was wearing.
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Aussie icon Cate Blanchett looked breathtaking in Lanvin as she joined stars at the 2026 Olivier Awards. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Cate Blanchett wore a striking black Lanvin gown featuring long billowing sleeves, a high neck with shoulder cutouts, a knee-high slit, and a distinct criss-cross design at the midriff.
She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Seagull but lost to Rosamund Pike.
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus marked their first public appearance in five months at the event; their previous red carpet outing was the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville.
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Elizabeth Hurley graced the event with her boyfriend, Billy Ray Cyrus. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Hurley wore a white, long-sleeved, plunging Zuhair Murad gown, with platform metallic pumps to match her jewels.
Actor and comedian Ambika Mod looked incredible in a tailored suit and clean, simple makeup.
The One Day and This Is Going To Hurt star recently performed in a critically acclaimed, limited run of the immersive play Every Brilliant Thing.
In a black suit from Paul Smith, Ambika Mod looked nothing but chic. Getty
Rachel Zegler's velvet gown was adorned with gold-crystal-draped chains. Getty
Making a statement in haute couture, Rachel Zegler donned a Tamara Ralph gown from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
The velvet gown featured a gold crystal chain V-cage neckline and was adorned with gold crystal draped chains.
The 24-year-old went on to win Best Actress in a Musical for Evita.
Funny lady Jane Krakowski wore a black gown from Gaurav Gupta. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
Jane Krakowski was a vision in Gaurav Gupta.
She was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Here We Are.
Australian-born opera singer Danielle de Niese arrived at Royal Albert Hall in a stunning Vivienne Westwood gown while holding her trophy, as this year's recipient of the Olivier Award for Outstanding Contribution to Opera.
Australian-born opera singer Danielle de Niese arrived at Royal Albert Hall in a stunning Vivienne Westwood gown, while holding her trophy. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
The performer grew up in Melbourne and became the youngest winner of Young Talent Time in 1988 as a nine-year-old.
The following year, her family moved to Los Angeles, where de Niese tried her hand at television, winning a local Emmy Award at the age of 16 for her guest host work on the show LA Kids.
Keep scrolling for more of the night's most glamorous looks.
Beverley Knight dazzled in a metallic number, with flawless hair and makeup. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
It was all smiles for Rosamund Pike, who took home the Best Actress award for her performance in Inter Alia. Getty
Monica Barbaro stunned in a clean and simple Roberto Cavalli design. Getty
It was date night for Tom Hiddleston and fiancée Zawe Ashton, who have recently welcomed their second child. Getty
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