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Elizabeth Hurley Dazzles at Olivier Awards: A Star-Studded Night with Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, and Cate Blanchett

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At the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening, held at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, stars like Elizabeth Hurley, Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, and Cate Blanchett dazzled on the red carpet.

The event, marking its 50th anniversary, is the UK’s premier celebration of theatrical talent, drawing luminaries from across the stage and screen.

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, made a striking appearance alongside her partner Billy Ray Cyrus and her son Damian. She turned heads in a plunging white dress with elegant wrap detailing.

The British actress complemented her look with voluminous, styled brunette hair and glamorous makeup, finishing off with sparkling silver accessories.

Rosamund Pike, at 47, triumphed over Cate Blanchett, 56, to take home the Best Actress award.

Rosamund scooped the gong for her role as a high-stakes judge in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End. 

Elizabeth Hurley , Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London

Elizabeth Hurley , Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London

The stars of the stage were out in force for the UK'S biggest night of theatre awards, which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary (pictured Rachel Zegler)

The stars of the stage were out in force for the UK’S biggest night of theatre awards, which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary (pictured Rachel Zegler)

Rosamund Pike, 47, beat Cate Blanchett, 56, to the Best Actress award. The star is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End

Rosamund Pike, 47, beat Cate Blanchett, 56, to the Best Actress award. The star is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End

Cate Blanchett was also in attendance at the ceremony and wore a long black dress from Lanvin

Cate Blanchett was also in attendance at the ceremony and wore a long black dress from Lanvin

The actress, who looked elegant in a navy silk dress, made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke. 

Rosamund appeared to confirm she has secretly married her partner of 16 years, after previously referring to him as her ‘husband’ in November last year. 

Rachel Zegler, 34, won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium, looked amazing in a Tamara Ralph Haute Couture strapless black dress with gold chains.

She wore her black locks loose with dramatic make-up. 

Cate Blanchett missed out on the Best Actress gong after being nominated for her role in The Seagull at Barbican Theatre, was also in attendance at the ceremony.

Meanwhile, fellow best Actress nominee Rosamund Pike, 47, who is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End, looked elegant in a navy silk dress. 

The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke. 

Rosamund appeared to confirm she has secretly married her partner of 16 years, after previously referring to him as her ‘husband’ in November last year. 

Tom Hiddleston gazed adoringly at and fiancée Zawe Ashton as they posed for photos. 

The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke

The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke 

Elizabeth put on a confident display in the plunging white gown with a thigh-high split

Elizabeth put on a confident display in the plunging white gown with a thigh-high split 

Elizabeth was joined by her son Damian and boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus

Elizabeth was joined by her son Damian and boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus 

The actress looked stunning in a plunging white dress with wrap detail as she posed hand in hand with country singer Billy Ray, 64, who looked stylish in all black

The actress looked stunning in a plunging white dress with wrap detail as she posed hand in hand with country singer Billy Ray, 64, who looked stylish in all black

Cate, who is nominated for Best Actress, posed for a photo with theatre director Thomas Ostermeier

Cate, who is nominated for Best Actress, posed for a photo with theatre director Thomas Ostermeier

The actress also posed for a photo with Jason Watkins

The actress also posed for a photo with Jason Watkins 

Tom Hiddleston, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, was joined by his fiancée Zawe Ashton

Tom Hiddleston, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, was joined by his fiancée Zawe Ashton

The actress caught the eye in a layered red dress

The actress caught the eye in a layered red dress 

Helen Mirren, 80, looked age-defying as she posed in a white shirt dress

Helen Mirren, 80, looked age-defying as she posed in a white shirt dress 

Helen was joined by Sir Ian McKellen in the winners room at The Oliver Awards

Helen was joined by Sir Ian McKellen in the winners room at The Oliver Awards 

Ambika Mod, 30,  nailed feminine chic in a black suit from Paul Smith. The actress recently completed a run in the world premiere of Porn Play at the Royal Court Theatre

Ambika Mod, 30,  nailed feminine chic in a black suit from Paul Smith. The actress recently completed a run in the world premiere of Porn Play at the Royal Court Theatre

Minnie Driver, 56, who recently starred in the West End premiere of the one-person play Every Brilliant Thing, looked lovely in a white strapless floral dress

Minnie Driver, 56, who recently starred in the West End premiere of the one-person play Every Brilliant Thing, looked lovely in a white strapless floral dress

Tom Fletcher, 40,  who is the songwriter for Paddington: The Musical, was joined by his glamorous wife Giovanna, 41

Tom Fletcher, 40,  who is the songwriter for Paddington: The Musical, was joined by his glamorous wife Giovanna, 41

Emma, 50, and Matt Willis, 42, were dressed to impress for the ceremony. Emma supported Matt during his starring role as the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret

Emma, 50, and Matt Willis, 42, were dressed to impress for the ceremony. Emma supported Matt during his starring role as the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret 

The presenter looked lovely in a plunging black dress which she teamed with perspex heels

The presenter looked lovely in a plunging black dress which she teamed with perspex heels  

Jo Whiley, 60,  put on a vibrant display in a bright orange dress after running the London Half Marathon earlier in the day

Jo Whiley, 60,  put on a vibrant display in a bright orange dress after running the London Half Marathon earlier in the day 

SIlent Witness actress Emilia Fox, 51, looked sophisticated in a white pencil dress with puff sleeves

SIlent Witness actress Emilia Fox, 51, looked sophisticated in a white pencil dress with puff sleeves 

Monica Barbaro looked incredible in a silk cream and black dress

Monica Barbaro looked incredible in a silk cream and black dress 

Olivia Williams looked chic in a red sweeping gown as she posed for the cameras

Olivia Williams looked chic in a red sweeping gown as she posed for the cameras 

Jessica Swale, who is an Olivier Award-winning British playwright, theatre director, and filmmaker, put on a shimmering display in a gold dress

Jessica Swale, who is an Olivier Award-winning British playwright, theatre director, and filmmaker, put on a shimmering display in a gold dress 

Jane Krakowski and Tracie Bennett. Jane's stage career spans over three decades and is highlighted by Tony and Olivier Award wins

Jane Krakowski and Tracie Bennett. Jane’s stage career spans over three decades and is highlighted by Tony and Olivier Award wins

Former Strictly star Oti Mabuse turned heads in her orange corset minidress

Former Strictly star Oti Mabuse turned heads in her orange corset minidress 

YouTuber Saffron Barker was one of the early arrivals

YouTuber Saffron Barker was one of the early arrivals 

Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya attended the awards show

Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya attended the awards show 

Bryan Cranston was also in attendance

Bryan Cranston was also in attendance  

Tamzin Outhwaite looked stylish in a white power suit

Tamzin Outhwaite looked stylish in a white power suit 

Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman

Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman

Paddington stars' James Hameed and Arti Shah beamed as they posed for a photo.

Paddington stars’ James Hameed and Arti Shah beamed as they posed for a photo. 

Sound designer Adam Fisher beamed as he arrived at the awards

Sound designer Adam Fisher beamed as he arrived at the awards 

Giles Terera, who stars as Adam Burr in Hamilton,  and Aaron Pierre arrived for the ceremony

Giles Terera, who stars as Adam Burr in Hamilton,  and Aaron Pierre arrived for the ceremony 

Corbin Bleu, who starred in the 2025 production of The Great Gatsby joined Sasha Clements

Corbin Bleu, who starred in the 2025 production of The Great Gatsby joined Sasha Clements

Alex Hassell and Emma King. The Rivals actor is known for his stellar performances in Shakespearean plays

Alex Hassell and Emma King. The Rivals actor is known for his stellar performances in Shakespearean plays

Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Punch

Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Punch

Jack Holden,  won the Best Actor award for Kenrex

Jack Holden,  won the Best Actor award for Kenrex

Paapa Essiedu won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for All My Sons

Paapa Essiedu won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for All My Sons

The loved-up couple enjoyed a rare night out just months after confirming they’d welcomed their second child. You can read the full story here. 

Tom, 45, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, cut a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo. 

Meanwhile Zawe, 41, commanded attention in a dramatic red ruffled gown that ensured all eyes were on her.

The dress also featured feathers as well as a plunging neckline and was cinched with a perfectly coordinating ribbon. 

Emma Willis, 50, looked sensational as she appeared to go braless beneath a daringly plunging black dress. 

 Meanwhile Busted star Matt, 42, who is currently starring in Cabaret in London’s West End, cut a dashing figure in a tailored suit.

The couple wed in 2008 and are parents to Isabelle, 16, Ace, 14, and nine-year-old Trixie.

Tom Fletcher showed off his suave new look as he arrived at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday with his wife Giovanna, after his West End smash Paddington landed an impressive 11 nominations.

The musician, 40, cut a dapper figure in a blue velvet blazer as he posed alongside his wife, 41, on the red carpet at the star-studded event, held at the Royal Albert Hall.

Coordinating with Giovanna’s elegant ensemble, Tom teamed his blazer with a crisp white shirt, a black bow tie, and tailored black trousers. 

Meanwhile, his wife cut a glamorous figure in a plunging navy gown as the couple put on a cosy display. 

Actor, comedian and The Traitors star Nick Mohammed hosted the star-studded ceremony which was broadcast on the BBC.

Paddington The Musical had an incredible night, scooping Best New Musical, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Actor In A Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical. 

The musical won seven of its 11 nominations in total.  

Into the Woods, which had a staggering 11 nominations, secured Best Lighting Design and Best Musical Revival. 

All My Sons triumphed in the  Best Revival and Best Actor in a Supporting Role categories. 

Rosamund scooped Best Actress after being hailed by critics in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham’s Theatre in the West End.

The actress beat nominees Cate Blanchett, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott, Rosamund Pike and Rosie Sheehy.

Rosamund, who is best known for her screen roles including Die Another Day (2002) and Gone Girl (2014), called her theatrical return a “huge, exhilarating risk” as she picked up her prize during the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall.

During her acceptance speech, she said: ‘This is by far the most nerve-wracking performance I will make in the next few weeks.

‘It is one thing to stand on stage and do 100 minutes of somebody else’s beautifully written words. It is quite another thing to be relying on my own words.’

The award-winning actress added: ‘I haven’t done any theatre for 14 years. It was a huge risk, an exhilarating risk, to come back and be invited by the National Theatre – the home of so much great, wonderful work – to do this special play.’

Rachel Zegler, 34, won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium. 

Jack Holden was awarded Best Actor for his multi-role performance in Kenrex, a one-man crime thriller in a win for independent theatre.

He was up against Bryan Cranston, Sean Hayes, Tom Hiddleston and David Shields.

Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh secured Best Actress In A Supporting Role for Punch at the Young Vic & Apollo theatre. 

Meanwhile Paapa Essiedu secured a win for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for All My Sons at Wyndham’s theatre. 
 The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Aha scooped Best Family Show. 

Dame Elaine Paige was also honoured with this year’s Special Award at Sunday night’s ceremony.

‘As we celebrate 50 years of the ‌Olivier Awards, it is especially fitting to honour a performer whose artistry, dedication and generosity have inspired generations of audiences and artists alike,’ Kash Bennett, president of the Society of London Theatre, said in a statement. 

Award presenters included Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Helen Mirren, and Dame Arlene Phillips. 

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre. 

Olivier Awards THE WINNERS 

Cunard Best New Musical

Here We Are, book by David Ives, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Paddington The Musical, music & lyrics by Tom Fletcher & book by Jessica Swale at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Shucked, book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, book by Rachel Joyce, music & lyrics by Passenger at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Best Musical Revival supported by Piper-Heidsieck

American Psycho, book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, music & lyrics by Duncan Sheik, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis at Almeida Theatre

Evita, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium

Into The Woods, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine at Bridge Theatre – WINNER

The Producers, music & lyrics by Mel Brooks, book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan at Garrick Theatre

Best New Play supported by The Londoner

1536 by Ava Pickett at Almeida Theatre

Inter Alia by Suzie Miller at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Kenrex by Jack Holden & Ed Stambollouian at The Other Palace

Punch by James Graham at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre – WINNER

Best Revival

All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Wyndham’s Theatre – WINNER

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at The Old Vic

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Duncan Macmillan & Thomas Ostermeier at Barbican Theatre

Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play

The Comedy About Spies by Henry Lewis & Henry Shields at Noël Coward Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe at @sohoplace

Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola at Trafalgar Theatre – WINNER

Paranormal Activity by Levi Holloway at Ambassadors Theatre

Best Actress

Cate Blanchett for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre

Marianne Jean-Baptiste for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Julia McDermott for Weather Girl at Soho Theatre

Rosamund Pike for Inter Alia at National Theatre – Lyttelton – WINNER 

Rosie Sheehy for Guess How Much I Love You? at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at Royal Court Theatre

Best Actor

Bryan Cranston for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Sean Hayes for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre Tom Hiddleston for Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jack Holden for Kenrex at The Other Palace – WINNER

David Shields for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre

Best Actor in a Musical

Marc Antolin for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

James Hameed & Arti Shah for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Andy Nyman for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

Jamie Parker for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Diego Andres Rodriguez for Evita at The London Palladium

Best Actress in a Musical

Katie Brayben for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Danielle Fiamanya & Georgina Onuorah for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Jane Krakowski for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Jenna Russell for The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Rachel Zegler for Evita at The London Palladium -WINNER

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Isis Hainsworth for Arcadia at The Old Vic

Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre – WINNER

Lucy Karczewski for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Hayley Squires for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Sophie Thompson for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse

 

Best Costume Design

Enver Chakartash for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Linda Cho for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Gabriella Slade (Costume Design) & Tahra Zafar (Paddington Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Best Set Design supported by Blue-i Theatre Technology

Paul Tate dePoo III (Scenic & Projection Design) for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum

Tom Pye (Set Design) & Ash J Woodward (Video Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

David Zinn for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Best Sound Design supported by d&b audiotechnik

Adam Fisher for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Gareth Owen for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Ryan Rumery for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Giles Thomas for Kenrex at The Other Palace – WINNER

Outstanding Musical Contribution

Matt Brind (Orchestrations & Arrangements) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Will Butler (Original Songs & Orchestrations) & Justin Craig (Orchestrations) for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

John Patrick Elliott (Composition) for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Chris Fenwick (Musical Supervision & Arrangements) & Sean Hayes (Live Piano Performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue) for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre – WINNER

Best Family Show

The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Ahad at Rose Theatre – WINNER

The Boy With Wings, adapted by Arvind Ethan David at Polka Theatre

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, adapted by Jude Christian at Polka Theatre

The Three Little Pigs, music by George Stiles, book & lyrics by Anthony Drewe at Unicorn Theatre

Best New Dance Production

Into The Hairy by Sharon Eyal for S-E-D at Sadler’s Wells – WINNER

Mimi’s Shebeen by Alesandra Seutin & KVS at Sadler’s Wells East

Random Taranto by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi) as part of Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo at The Pit at Barbican

She’s Auspicious by Mythili Prakash at Sadler’s Wells East

Best New Opera Production supported by TAIT

Dead Man Walking by English National Opera at London Coliseum – WINNER

The Makropulos Case by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

Tosca by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

Die Walküre by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Hammed Animashaun for Dealer’s Choice at Donmar Warehouse

Paapa Essiedu for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre – WINNER

Zachary Hart for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre

Zachary Hart for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Giles Terera for Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Trevor Ashley for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

Corbin Bleu for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum

Tom Edden for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Jo Foster for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Oliver Savile for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Tracie Bennett for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Amy Booth-Steel for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre 

Kate Fleetwood for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Georgina Onuorah for Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director

Jordan Fein for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Luke Sheppard for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre – WINNER

Ed Stambollouian for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Lyndsey Turner for 1536 at Almeida Theatre

Ivo van Hove for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer

Fabian Aloise for Evita at The London Palladium

Ellen Kane for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Drew McOnie for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Lynne Page for American Psycho at Almeida Theatre

 

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