Kate Hudson Steals Spotlight as Best Dressed at 2026 DGA Awards

Saturday night saw Hollywood’s elite gather in Beverly Hills for the prestigious 2026 Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, a night that celebrated cinematic excellence at the famed Beverly Hilton hotel.

Among the stars who graced the red carpet was the recently Oscar-nominated Kate Hudson, who stole the spotlight with her impeccable fashion sense.

Hudson, at 46, dazzled attendees in a stunning navy blue off-the-shoulder gown that perfectly highlighted her figure. The gown, adorned with chunky rhinestone jewels, added a touch of opulent glamour to her ensemble.

Her iconic sandy blonde locks were styled elegantly in a half up, half down fashion, allowing her delicate silver hoop earrings to shine through.

Her signature sandy blonde hair was worn in a half up, half down style, which showcased her delicate silver hoop earrings.

The Almost Famous starlet strutted her stuff in navy blue open-toed heels.

Kate Hudson led the best dressed celebrities at the 2026 DGA Awards on Saturday night

Hudson, 46, modeled a striking navy blue off-the-shoulder gown

Hudson, who stars in the acclaimed 2025 Song Sung Blue, further accessorized with her massive diamond engagement ring from fiance Danny Fujikawa, 39.

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao, who is nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film, looked elegant in a sleek black gown.

The 43-year-old auteur’s dress was floor-length with cut-outs on the shoulders and dramatic bell-sleeves.

Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist. 

The French-American star also slipped into a pair of closed-toed black pumps. 

Her long dark locks were parted to the side and flowed down straight past her shoulders. 

The Sorry, Baby director opted for minimal accessories and added mini earrings for a finishing touch.  

Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem.

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao looked elegant in a sleek black gown

Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist

Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem

Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels

Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist

The filmmaker from Hong Kong parted her brunette locks in the middle and allowed the strands to cascade down in light waves. 

Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels. 

She accessorized the look with a flashy gold necklace as well as a pair of mini gold earrings. 

Aniello styled her hair into elegant waves while a satin, reddish tint was worn on her lips for a final touch. 

Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist. 

The Pitt actress opted for a pair of closed-toed, silver heels and added a dainty necklace onto her left wrist. 

The star flashed a small smile upon arriving to the venue shortly before the ceremony kicked off. 

Rebecca Miller dressed for the occasion in a white blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a black shirt underneath. 

Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer

Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels

Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet

The filmmaker slipped into a pair of black shoes and flashed a cheerful smile as she posed for a brief photo session. 

Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer. 

The Australian director added a bold orange tint to her lips and carried a sushi clutch bag in her hand. 

Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels. 

The director’s shorter hair was parted to the side and fell down straight to nearly brush the tips of her shoulders. 

Liz Patrick – who is the current director of SNL – sported a pair of black trousers as well as a matching blazer. 

She additionally wore a black satin top underneath and slipped into a pair of black boots for a finishing touch. 

Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet. 

The One Battle After Another producer also slipped into a pair of black shoes to complete her monochromatic outfit for the evening.  

Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie with wife Lauren Miller 

Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy – the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group – were also spotted at the event on Saturday

Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit

Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie. 

The co-creator of the series The Studio was joined by wife Lauren Miller who donned a gold-patterned dress for the ceremony. 

Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.  

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy – the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group – were also spotted at the event on Saturday.

De Luca was dapper in a classic black tuxedo which was paired with a white dress short and black bowtie. 

Adby opted for a pop of color in a pair of reddish-orange trousers as well as a patterned blouse. 

Steven V. Silver donned a black suit and bowtie alongside Kerri Kenney-Silver who wowed in a strapless black dress with shimmering embellishments. 

Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit.