Best Dressed Celebrities at the Olivier Awards 2026: Men
The Olivier Awards are held annually and recognise excellence in professional theatre in London. This year marked their 50th anniversary, being held on Saturday, April 12, and British actor and comedian Nick Mohammed hosted for the first time. Into the Woods and Paddington each received 11 nominations, with Paddington winning seven. Other winners included Punch for Best New Play, All My Sons for Best Revival, Oh, Mary! for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, and The Boy at the Back of the Class for Best Family Show. Let’s take a look at some of the celebrity guests’ outfits on the night.
Billy Ray Cyrus
American Country star and actor Billy Ray Cyrus attended the awards with Elizabeth Hurley in a black velvet blazer, skinny black jeans, and a tie-dye scarf. He accessorised with layered silver chains and crosses and completed the ensemble with his signature sunglasses.
Paapa Essiedu
The Lazarus Project actor Paapa Essiedu won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for All My Sons. He walked the grass carpet in a black Louis Vuitton double-breasted flared suit and matching slim black tie. He added pizzazz to the look with a white enamel, gold, and pearl, chained lapel pin.
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston was nominated for Best Actor for his role as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing. He arrived for the evening in a Ralph Lauren midnight-blue velvet tuxedo, a traditional-stud-button dress shirt, and a black bow tie.
Bryan Cranston
Breaking Bad actor, Bryan Cranston, nominated for Best Actor in All My Sons, chose a navy blue single-breasted suit with notch lapels, flap pockets, and slim, straight-cut trousers.
Corbin Bleu
High School Musical star Corbin Bleu was nominated for Best Actor in A Supporting Role for The Great Gatsby. He attended the event in a 1920s-inspired black pinstripe suit with an elaborate pleated neckpiece finished with a silver brooch at the collar. He finished the look with a wide-brimmed black fedora and square-toed Chelsea boots.
And a Few More…
Nick Mohammed
Boy George
Tom Fletcher
Ian McKellen
David Harewood
What was your favourite look?
The Olivier Awards grass carpet was awash with black and dark blue suits, but it was the detailing and individual touches which set each of them apart. Which male celebrity outfit did you like best? Would you wear any of the ensembles?
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Curtain call: If the Olivier Awards proved anything, it’s that great tailoring deserves a standing ovation. Until next time—dress like you’ve already won. ✨
