On the Red Carpet, Kate Hudson Dresses Like the Star of Her Own Rom-Com
Few stars have embodied the breezy glamour of the rom-com heroine quite like Kate Hudson. Perhaps it’s in her DNA: the daughter of Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson (with stepfather Kurt Russell rounding out the family’s showbiz pedigree), Hudson grew up fluent in the language of red carpet dressing. On screen, she’s perfected the art of the modern meet-cute in films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Almost Famous and off screen, her wardrobe has long mirrored that same easy, leading-lady allure.
Hudson’s red carpet formula can be distilled down to a few elements: a little sparkle, a little sex appeal, and plenty of personality. She gravitates toward designers who understand the assignment. There’s the razzle dazzle of Versace, the polish of Armani, and, back in the day, the occasional bohemian flourish from Stella McCartney’s era at Chloé. Hudson and McCartney are longtime friends, and the designer still dresses her in her namesake label today. Through it all, Hudson has never lost the easy, rom-com glamour that first made her a style star.
Here, take in Hudson’s best red carpet moments, from 1987 until now.
2026: BAFTA Awards
At the 2026 BAFTAs, the actor embraced old-school glamour in a ruby red Prada gown.
2026: Golden Globe Awards
Hudson didn’t take home a Golden Globe in 2026, but her metallic and fringe Armani Privé dress deserved an award on its own.
2026: Critics’ Choice Awards
Hudson was red-hot at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards in this bold Stella McCartney high-low dress.
2025: Song Sung Blue Premiere
The Song Sung Blue premiere called for this caped Valentino outfit from Hudson.
2023: Academy Awards
Hudson’s Oscar de la Renta dress at the 2023 Academy Awards was an explosion of sequins.
2021: Met Gala
Hudson brought a bra-first point of view, courtesy of Michael Kors, to the 2021 Met Gala.
2017: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The plunging neckline is a tried-and-true silhouette from Hudson. This Roberto Cavalli moment leaned all the way in.
2016: Toronto International Film Festival
She embraced her gothic side in an Alexander McQueen dress.
2014: Academy Awards
Hudson wore a champagne Versace gown to the 2014 Oscars.
2011: Met Gala
In Stella McCartney, Hudson brought maternity style to the Met steps in 2011.
2010: SAG Actor Awards
At the 2010 SAG Actor Awards, she accented the bare back of her Emilio Pucci dress with a $1.75 million necklace from Cartier.
2005: Golden Globe Awards
Hudson paired her cut-out chocolate brown Atelier Versace dress with tousled blonde curls and minimal jewelry at the 2005 Golden Globe Awards.
2003: Met Gala
Hudson attended the 2003 Met Gala in—and with—Stella McCartney.
2003: Venice Film Festival
Pregnant with her son Ryder, the star bared her bump in this sheer Chanel ensemble at the 2003 Venice Film Festival.
2003: Academy Awards
Hudson brought peak Hollywood glamour to the 2003 Oscars in this stunning Atelier Versace look.
2003: Golden Globe Awards
The actor was fully on the Boho train when she wore this Valentino multi-print look to the 2003 Golden Globes.
2003: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Premiere
Andie Anderson would have loved the dress Hudson wore to the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days premiere. Almost as much as her ifamous butter yellow slip, that is.
2002: MTV Video Music Awards
Could jeans over a tunic get anymore 2002?
2001: Academy Awards
Hudson went bold for her Oscars debut, wearing a backless fringe gown by Stella McCartney for Chloé.
2001: SAG Actor Awards
With her then-husband Chris Robinson, Hudson looked straight out of a fairytale at the 2001 SAG Awards in an embellished Donna Karan look.
2000: Almost Famous Premiere
The cowl neck, all-over sequined look Hudson wore to the Almost Famous premiere is quintessentially 2000s.
2000: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Hudson bared her midriff at the 2000 Vanity Fair Oscars bash in a semi-sheer tank top and matching slip skirt.
1999: Desert Blue Premiere
Hudson packed on the metallics at a 1999 premiere, styling a drop waist dress with silver heels and a matching bucket bag.
1999: 200 Cigarettes Premiere
She added a pop to her Grecian-inspired white gown by pairing it with a patterned mini bag.
1998: MTV Video Music Awards
The actor’s sheer blouse, bra, and pencil skirt from Gucci perfectly encapsulates Tom Ford’s tenure at the brand.
1987: Overboard Premiere
Hudson started her red carpet career early. Here, in 1987, she attended the premiere of her mother’s film with her brother Oliver Hudson.
