Kate Hudson dazzles on red carpet before BAFTA Film Awards

Kate Hudson led the charge in style with a glamorous corset dress at the Bafta Film Awards Nominees’ Party.

The excitement is mounting for the esteemed awards event – celebrating the finest in British and international cinema of 2026 – which will broadcast on the BBC this evening.

In the past, the Bafta 2026 nominations were announced with Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie One Battle After Another leading the way with 14 nominations.

Hollywood veteran Leo, 51, now boasts a record at the Baftas alongside film icons like Michael Caine, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Laurence Olivier, having received seven Best Actor nominations.

However, he has taken home the award just once, for The Revenant in 2016.

As the celebrities prepare for this evening's events, a chic gathering at the National Portrait Gallery set the stage last night.

Song Sung Blue star Kate dazzled in her stylish ensemble, featuring a black corset top paired with a flowing white skirt.

She let her blonde hair cascade over her shoulders, opting for a fresh makeup look and accessorising with bold silver earrings.

The actress was photographed alongside her fellow star Chase Infiniti, her rival in the Best Leading Actress category.

One Battle After Another actress Chase chose a delicate pink lace bodycon dress with long sleeves.

A ruffle detail at the waist and wrists added extra glam, paired with silver high heels to complete her outfit.

Hamnet’s Jessie Buckley and Bugonia’s Emma Stone are among the pair’s fierce competition in their category.

Meanwhile, Star Wars star Warwick Davies smiled brightly as he graced the Red Carpet.

Wimbledon actress Kirsten Dunst looked chic in a long black coat with a matching handbag, while her Fargo star husband Jesse Plemons sported a sleek gray blazer and matching pants.

He is contending for the Best Actor award for his role in Bugonia.