The stars were out for the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards on Sunday evening (April 12)!
Nominees Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Rosamund Pike and Paapa Essiedu were among those hitting the carpet at the annual event, which celebrates best in British Theatre held at Royal Albert Hall in London.
Also stepping included fellow nominees Cole Escola, Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean Baptiste, Jane Krakowski, Julia McDermott and attendees like Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Boy George and more.
Rachel Zegler picked up the Olivier for Best Actress in a Musical at the event, and was seen posing with the original Eva Perón actress Elaine Paige, who also won the same Olivier in 1980.
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At this year’s awards show, Rosamund Pike won Best Actress, Cole Escola won Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Paapa Essiedu won Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
“This year’s Olivier Awards with Cunard were a showstopping celebration of the best of British theatre and we are thrilled to have been able to mark the awards’ 50th anniversary in such style,” Society of London Theatre (SOLT) & UK Theatre Co-CEOs Claire Walker and Hannah Essex said in a statement. “Massive congratulation to all of our phenomenal winners and nominees. Their creativity and talent is the reason why the UK is the best place in the world to make and see theatre.”
Keep scrolling below to see all the celebs attending the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards…
Cate Blancett
Cate was nominated for Best Actress for her work in The Seagull.
FYI: Cate is wearing a Lanvin dress with Louis Vuitton earrings and Saint Laurent shoes.
Rosamund Pike & partner Robie Uniacke
Rosamund won the award for Best Actress for her work in Inter Alia.
FYI: Rosamund is wearing a Burberry dress with Tiffany & Co ear clips.
Bryan Cranston & wife Robin Dearden
Bryan was nominated for Best Actor for his work in All My Sons.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Marianne was nominated for Best Actress for her work in All My Sons.
Russell Tovey
Minnie Driver
Matt Henry
Vanessa Williams
FYI: Vanessa is wearing a Mary Katrantzou dress with Rene Caovilla shoes.
Monica Barbaro
FYI: Monica is wearing a Roberto Cavalli dress with Cartier earrings.
Beverley Knight & Ntombizodwa Ndlovu
Jane Krakowski
Jane was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in Here We Are.
Aaron Pierre
Paapa Essiedu
Paapa won the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in All My Sons, which also won Best Revival.
Mason Alexander Park
David Harewood
Tom Hiddleston & Zawe Ashton
Tom was nominated for Best Actor for his work in Much Ado About Nothing.
Sir Ian McKellen & Dame Helen Mirren
Boy George
Amelia Dimoldenberg
FYI: Amelia is wearing a Tod’s dress with Christian Louboutin shoes and Kinraden earrings.
Damian Hurley, Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus
Corbin Bleu & wife Sasha Clements
Corbin was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his role as Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby. He’s currently playing the part in the Broadway production!
Browse through the gallery to see more photos of the celebs at the Olivier Awards 2026…