{"id":527197,"date":"2026-04-12T17:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/527197\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:38:26","slug":"olivier-awards-elizabeth-hurley-stuns-in-a-plunging-white-gown-as-she-joins-nominees-rachel-zegler-rosamund-pike-and-cate-blanchett-in-leading-the-star-arrivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/527197\/","title":{"rendered":"Olivier Awards: Elizabeth Hurley stuns in a plunging white gown as she joins nominees Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Cate Blanchett in leading the star arrivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elizabeth Hurley<\/a>, Rachel Zegler<\/a>, Rosamund Pike\u00a0and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards<\/a> on Sunday evening\u00a0at the Royal Albert Hall in London.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Hurley attended the event with her boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus<\/a> and her son Damian, looking stunning in a plunging white dress with wrap detail.<\/p>\n

The British actress wore her brunette locks in a bouncy blown out style with glamorous make-up, accessorising with silver jewellery.<\/p>\n

Rachel Zegler, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for Evita at The London Palladium, looked amazing in a strapless black dress with gold chains.<\/p>\n

She wore her black locks loose with dramatic make-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cate Blanchett, who was nominated for Best Actress for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre, was also in attendance at the ceremony.<\/p>\n

\"Elizabeth <\/p>\n

Elizabeth Hurley, Rachel Zegler and Cate Blanchett led the star arrivals at the Olivier Awards on Sunday evening at the Royal Albert Hall in London<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

\"Rosamund <\/p>\n

Rosamund Pike, who\u00a0is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre in the West End, looked elegant in a navy silk dress for the ceremony\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Cate <\/p>\n

Cate Blanchett, who is hoping to pick up Best Actress for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre, was also in attendance at the ceremony and wore a long black dress from Lanvin<\/p>\n

Best Actress nominee Rosamund Pike, 47, who is currently starring in the legal drama Inter Alia at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre in the West End, looked elegant in a navy silk dress for the ceremony.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner <\/a>Robie Uniacke.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tom Hiddleston<\/a> gazed adoringly at and\u00a0fianc\u00e9e Zawe Ashton<\/a>\u00a0as they posed for photos.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Zawe, 41, commanded attention in a dramatic red ruffled gown that ensured all eyes were on her.<\/p>\n

The dress also featured feathers as well as a plunging neckline and was cinched with a perfectly coordinating ribbon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Elizabeth <\/p>\n

Elizabeth was joined by her son Damian and boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

\"Cate, <\/p>\n

Cate, who is nominated for Best Actress, posed for a photo with theatre director Thomas Ostermeier<\/p>\n

\"Tom <\/p>\n

Tom Hiddleston, who starred as Benedick in the 2025 West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Hayley Atwell, was joined by his fianc\u00e9e Zawe Ashton<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The actress caught the eye in a layered red dress\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Helen <\/p>\n

Helen Mirren, 80, looked age-defying as she posed in a white shirt dress\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Helen <\/p>\n

Helen was joined by Sir Ian McKellen in the winners room at The Oliver Awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Ambika <\/p>\n

Ambika Mod, 30,\u00a0 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<\/p>\n

\"Minnie <\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

\"Tom <\/p>\n

Tom Fletcher, 40,\u00a0 who is the songwriter for Paddington: The Musical, was joined by his glamorous wife Giovanna, 41<\/p>\n

\"Emma, <\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The presenter looked lovely in a plunging black dress which she teamed with perspex heels\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jo <\/p>\n

Jo Whiley, 60,\u00a0 put on a vibrant display in a bright orange dress after running the London Half Marathon earlier in the day\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"SIlent <\/p>\n

SIlent Witness actress Emilia Fox, 51, looked sophisticated in a white pencil dress with puff sleeves\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Monica <\/p>\n

Monica Barbaro looked incredible in a silk cream and black dress\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Olivia <\/p>\n

Olivia Williams looked chic in a red sweeping gown as she posed for the cameras\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jessica <\/p>\n

Jessica Swale<\/p>\n

\"Jane <\/p>\n

Jane Krakowski and Tracie Bennett<\/p>\n

\"Former <\/p>\n

Former Strictly star Oti Mabuse turned heads in her orange corset minidress\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"YouTuber <\/p>\n

YouTuber Saffron Barker was one of the early arrivals\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Sadiq <\/p>\n

Sadiq Khan and his wife Saadiya attended the awards show\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Eliza <\/p>\n

Eliza Lumley and Sonia Friedman<\/p>\n

\"James <\/p>\n

James Hameed and Arti Shah beamed as they posed for a photo\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Adam <\/p>\n

Adam Fisher beamed as he arrived at the awards\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Giles <\/p>\n

Giles Terera and Aaron Pierre<\/p>\n

\"Corbin <\/p>\n

Corbin Bleu and Sasha Clements<\/p>\n

\"Alex <\/p>\n

Alex Hassell and Emma King<\/p>\n

Tom Fletcher<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Coordinating with Giovanna’s elegant ensemble, Tom teamed his blazer with a crisp white shirt, a black bow tie, and tailored black trousers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, his wife cut a glamorous figure in a plunging navy gown as the couple put on a cosy display.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Actor, comedian and\u00a0The Traitors<\/a> star Nick Mohammed will be hosting the star-studded ceremony which will be broadcast from 7pm on the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In terms of nominations, two musicals\u00a0lead the way with the most – as\u00a0Into the Woods and Paddington The Musical have 11 each.<\/p>\n

The most nominated plays are All My Sons, Kenrex and Stereophonic, with six nominations each.<\/p>\n

Best Actress nominations go to Cate Blanchett<\/a>, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julia McDermott, Rosamund Pike and Rosie Sheehy.<\/p>\n

Best Actor nominations go to Bryan Cranston, Sean Hayes, Tom Hiddleston<\/a>, Jack Holden and David Shields.<\/p>\n

Dame Elaine Paige will be honoured with this year’s Special Award at Sunday night’s ceremony.<\/p>\n

‘As we celebrate 50 years of the \u200cOlivier 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other nominees include Tracie Bennett, Corbin Bleu, Paapa Essiedu, Kate Fleetwood, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Jane Krakowski, Andy Nyman, Hayley Squires, Giles Terera, Sophie Thompson and Rachel Zegler.<\/p>\n

Award presenters will include Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Helen Mirren, and Dame Arlene Phillips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Olivier Awards THE NOMINATIONS <\/p>\n

Cunard Best New Musical<\/p>\n

Here We Are, book by David Ives, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim at National Theatre \u2013 Lyttelton<\/p>\n

Paddington The Musical, music & lyrics by Tom Fletcher & book by Jessica Swale at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Shucked, book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally at Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/p>\n

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, book by Rachel Joyce, music & lyrics by Passenger at Theatre Royal Haymarket<\/p>\n

Best Musical Revival supported by Piper-Heidsieck<\/p>\n

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

Evita, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium<\/p>\n

Into The Woods, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

The Producers, music & lyrics by Mel Brooks, book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan at Garrick Theatre<\/p>\n

Best New Play supported by The Londoner<\/p>\n

1536 by Ava Pickett at Almeida Theatre<\/p>\n

Inter Alia by Suzie Miller at National Theatre \u2013 Lyttelton<\/p>\n

Kenrex by Jack Holden & Ed Stambollouian at The Other Palace<\/p>\n

Punch by James Graham at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Revival<\/p>\n

All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at The Old Vic<\/p>\n

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane<\/p>\n

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Duncan Macmillan & Thomas Ostermeier at Barbican Theatre<\/p>\n

No\u00ebl Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play<\/p>\n

The Comedy About Spies by Henry Lewis & Henry Shields at No\u00ebl Coward Theatre<\/p>\n

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe at @sohoplace<\/p>\n

Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola at Trafalgar Theatre<\/p>\n

Paranormal Activity by Levi Holloway at Ambassadors Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Actress<\/p>\n

Cate Blanchett for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre<\/p>\n

Marianne Jean-Baptiste for All My Sons at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Julia McDermott for Weather Girl at Soho Theatre<\/p>\n

Rosamund Pike for Inter Alia at National Theatre \u2013 Lyttelton<\/p>\n

Rosie Sheehy for Guess How Much I Love You? at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at Royal Court Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Actor<\/p>\n

Bryan Cranston for All My Sons at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Sean Hayes for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre Tom Hiddleston for Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane<\/p>\n

Jack Holden for Kenrex at The Other Palace<\/p>\n

David Shields for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Actor in a Musical<\/p>\n

Marc Antolin for The Producers at Garrick Theatre<\/p>\n

James Hameed & Arti Shah for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Andy Nyman for The Producers at Garrick Theatre<\/p>\n

Jamie Parker for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Diego Andres Rodriguez for Evita at The London Palladium<\/p>\n

Best Actress in a Musical<\/p>\n

Katie Brayben for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Danielle Fiamanya & Georgina Onuorah for Brigadoon at Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/p>\n

Jane Krakowski for Here We Are at National Theatre \u2013 Lyttelton<\/p>\n

Jenna Russell for The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket<\/p>\n

Rachel Zegler for Evita at The London Palladium<\/p>\n

Best Actress in a Supporting Role<\/p>\n

Isis Hainsworth for Arcadia at The Old Vic<\/p>\n

Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch at Young Vic & Apollo Theatre<\/p>\n

Lucy Karczewski for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Hayley Squires for All My Sons at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Sophie Thompson for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse<\/p>\n

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Best Costume Design<\/p>\n

Enver Chakartash for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Linda Cho for The Great Gatsby \u2013 A New Musical at London Coliseum<\/p>\n

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Gabriella Slade (Costume Design) & Tahra Zafar (Paddington Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Set Design supported by Blue-i Theatre Technology<\/p>\n

Paul Tate dePoo III (Scenic & Projection Design) for The Great Gatsby \u2013 A New Musical at London Coliseum<\/p>\n

Tom Pye (Set Design) & Ash J Woodward (Video Design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

David Zinn for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Sound Design supported by d&b audiotechnik<\/p>\n

Adam Fisher for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Gareth Owen for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Ryan Rumery for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Giles Thomas for Kenrex at The Other Palace<\/p>\n

Outstanding Musical Contribution<\/p>\n

Matt Brind (Orchestrations & Arrangements) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Will Butler (Original Songs & Orchestrations) & Justin Craig (Orchestrations) for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

John Patrick Elliott (Composition) for Kenrex at The Other Palace<\/p>\n

Chris Fenwick (Musical Supervision & Arrangements) & Sean Hayes (Live Piano Performance of Gershwin\u2019s Rhapsody in Blue) for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Family Show<\/p>\n

The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Ahad at Rose Theatre<\/p>\n

The Boy With Wings, adapted by Arvind Ethan David at Polka Theatre<\/p>\n

The Firework-Maker\u2019s Daughter, adapted by Jude Christian at Polka Theatre<\/p>\n

The Three Little Pigs, music by George Stiles, book & lyrics by Anthony Drewe at Unicorn Theatre<\/p>\n

Best New Dance Production<\/p>\n

Into The Hairy by Sharon Eyal for S-E-D at Sadler\u2019s Wells<\/p>\n

Mimi\u2019s Shebeen by Alesandra Seutin & KVS at Sadler\u2019s Wells East<\/p>\n

Random Taranto by Mar\u00eda del Mar Su\u00e1rez (La Chachi) as part of Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo at The Pit at Barbican<\/p>\n

She\u2019s Auspicious by Mythili Prakash at Sadler\u2019s Wells East<\/p>\n

Best New Opera Production supported by TAIT<\/p>\n

Dead Man Walking by English National Opera at London Coliseum<\/p>\n

The Makropulos Case by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House<\/p>\n

Tosca by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House<\/p>\n

Die Walk\u00fcre by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House<\/p>\n

Best Actor in a Supporting Role<\/p>\n

Hammed Animashaun for Dealer\u2019s Choice at Donmar Warehouse<\/p>\n

Paapa Essiedu for All My Sons at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Zachary Hart for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre<\/p>\n

Zachary Hart for Stereophonic at Duke of York\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Giles Terera for Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical<\/p>\n

Trevor Ashley for The Producers at Garrick Theatre<\/p>\n

Corbin Bleu for The Great Gatsby \u2013 A New Musical at London Coliseum<\/p>\n

Tom Edden for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Jo Foster for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Oliver Savile for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical<\/p>\n

Tracie Bennett for Here We Are at National Theatre \u2013 Lyttelton<\/p>\n

Amy Booth-Steel for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Kate Fleetwood for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Georgina Onuorah for Shucked at Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/p>\n

Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director<\/p>\n

Jordan Fein for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre<\/p>\n

Luke Sheppard for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Ed Stambollouian for Kenrex at The Other Palace<\/p>\n

Lyndsey Turner for 1536 at Almeida Theatre<\/p>\n

Ivo van Hove for All My Sons at Wyndham\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n

Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer<\/p>\n

Fabian Aloise for Evita at The London Palladium<\/p>\n

Ellen Kane for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre<\/p>\n

Drew McOnie for Brigadoon at Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre<\/p>\n

Lynne Page for American Psycho at Almeida Theatre<\/p>\n

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