Best Dressed Celebrities at the Olivier Awards 2026: Women
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.
Rosamund Pike
British actress Rosamund Pike, famous for films such as Gone Girl and Saltburn, accepted the Best Actress accolade for her role as Jessica Parks in Inter Alia. For her stroll on the grass carpet, she wore a navy blue Burberry sleeveless satin cowl-neck dress embellished with fringe at the asymmetrical hem. She completed the look with slicked-back hair and black cross-strap high heels decorated with velvet bows.
Rachel Zegler
Snow White star Rachel Zegler won the Best Actress in a Musical award for Evita. Zegler arrived at the ceremony in a black Tamara Ralph gown with off-the-shoulder straps, a plunging V-neckline, and gold chain detailing across the bodice and waist.
Ambika Mod
British actress Ambika Mod, who starred in The Stolen Girl, presented an Award at the ceremony. She arrived in a black double-breasted Paul Smith suit, styled with a white shirt, a polka-dot tie, and a pearl lapel brooch that matched her earrings.
Cate Blanchett
Hollywood superstar Cate Blanchett, who was nominated for Best Actress for her role in The Seagull, walked the grass carpet in a black cold shoulder Lanvin gown with diamond cutouts at the hips.
Monica Barbaro
A Complete Unknown actress, Monica Barbaro, opted for a two-tone cream and black silk Roberto Cavalli backless dress with a draped neckline and a dropped zig-zag waist.
And a Few More…
Elizabeth Hurley
In Zuhair Murad.
Adjoa Andoh
In Roland Mouret.
Minnie Driver
In Emilia Wickstead.
Vanessa Williams
In Mary Katrantzou.
Helen Mirren
In Patrick McDowell.
What was your favourite look?
The Olivier Awards grass carpet was littered with V-necklines, cutouts, sparkles, and cowl necks. Which 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. ✨
