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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.Â
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)
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
The actress, who looked elegant in a navy silk dress, made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke.Â
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.Â
Tom Hiddleston gazed adoringly at and fiancée Zawe Ashton as they posed for photos.Â
The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie UniackeÂ
Elizabeth put on a confident display in the plunging white gown with a thigh-high splitÂ
Elizabeth was joined by her son Damian and boyfriend Billy Ray CyrusÂ
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
The actress also posed for a photo with Jason WatkinsÂ
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 dressÂ
Helen Mirren, 80, looked age-defying as she posed in a white shirt dressÂ
Helen was joined by Sir Ian McKellen in the winners room at The Oliver AwardsÂ
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
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 CabaretÂ
The presenter looked lovely in a plunging black dress which she teamed with perspex heels Â
Jo Whiley, 60, put on a vibrant display in a bright orange dress after running the London Half Marathon earlier in the dayÂ
SIlent Witness actress Emilia Fox, 51, looked sophisticated in a white pencil dress with puff sleevesÂ
Monica Barbaro looked incredible in a silk cream and black dressÂ
Olivia Williams looked chic in a red sweeping gown as she posed for the camerasÂ
Jessica Swale, who is an Olivier Award-winning British playwright, theatre director, and filmmaker, put on a shimmering display in a gold dressÂ
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 minidressÂ
YouTuber Saffron Barker was one of the early arrivalsÂ
Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya attended the awards showÂ
Bryan Cranston was also in attendance Â
Tamzin Outhwaite looked stylish in a white power suitÂ
Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman
Paddington stars’ James Hameed and Arti Shah beamed as they posed for a photo.Â
Sound designer Adam Fisher beamed as he arrived at the awardsÂ
Giles Terera, who stars as Adam Burr in Hamilton, and Aaron Pierre arrived for the ceremonyÂ
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
Coronation Street’s Julie Hesmondhalgh won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Punch
Jack Holden, won the Best Actor award for Kenrex
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Emma Willis, 50, looked sensational as she appeared to go braless beneath a daringly plunging black dress.Â
 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.Â
Meanwhile, his wife cut a glamorous figure in a plunging navy gown as the couple put on a cosy display.Â
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.Â
The musical won seven of its 11 nominations in total. Â
Into the Woods, which had a staggering 11 nominations, secured Best Lighting Design and Best Musical Revival.Â
All My Sons triumphed in the Best Revival and Best Actor in a Supporting Role categories.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Meanwhile Paapa Essiedu secured a win for Best Actor In A Supporting Role for All My Sons at Wyndham’s theatre.Â
 The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Aha scooped Best Family Show.Â
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.Â
Award presenters included Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Helen Mirren, and Dame Arlene Phillips.Â
Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre.Â