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There are few actresses who have cemented themselves in rom-com/dramedy iconography the way that Kate Hudson has. From the early aughts of Almost Famous and How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days to the 2022 meme-worthy Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, her hilarious delivery never misses. Hudson has also made her name in the fashion and beauty realm as an ambassador for Stuart Weitzman, Almay, Revlon, and, of course, as a co-founder of athletic wear brand Fabletics.
The actress and entrepreneur is no stranger to a red carpet either, considering her countless award show appearances and nominations, not to mention her numerous Critics' Choice awards, a SAG award, and a couple of Golden Globes, to name a few. Clearly, the rom-com starlet is right at home on a red carpet and knows how to turn a look every time. From luxury designer names like Vivienne Westwood, Oscar de la Renta, and Valentino to rocking every color of the fashion spectrum, the actress has constantly showed up dressed to impress. Whether it be at an awards show or a film festival, she is destined to end up on a best-dressed list (or on an InStyle cover).
Below, check out our favorite Kate Hudson red carpet dresses of all time.
Kate Hudson in a Tamara Ralph gown at the 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party in 2023
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The 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar after-party brought out Hudson's wild side with this Barbie pink gown by Tamara Ralph. The plunging dress with oversized ruffle shoulders was paired with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Kate Hudson in an Oscar de la Renta gown at the Oscars in 2023
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Hudson absolutely stole the show in this Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2023 Oscars. From the cold shoulders and the ruffle sleeves to the silver sequins and strap details, this is an absolute stunner.
Kate Hudson in an Oscar de la Renta gown at the Critics' Choice Awards in 2023
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At the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards, the actress stunned in Oscar de la Renta, wearing a shimmery silver backless halter-neck gown. The plunging back also showed off her figure, dipping into her waist from the front.
Kate Hudson in a Christian Siriano suit at the BAFTAs in 2022
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For BAFTA's retrospective on the actor and entrepreneur, she kept it classic with a little flair, wearing a black Christian Siriano pantsuit with dramatic oversized cuffs and white lapel.
Kate Hudson in an Elie Saab gown at a 'Glass Onion' L.A. premiere in 2022
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Channeling her character's fashion prowess for the promotional tour of Glass Onion at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Hudson wore a stunning sequin dress by Elie Saab in a soft nude color with gold and silver sequins and long angel sleeves.
Kate Hudson in a Carolina Herrera dress at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022
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For the world premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery at the Toronto International Film Festival, the actress wore a gorgeous red gown by Carolina Herrera from her Spring/Summer 2023 collection. The fitted strapless number featured an oversized ruffle on one shoulder and was topped off with Valentino platform pumps and a matching red clutch.
Kate Hudson in a Carolina Herrera dress at the 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party in 2022
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Hudson's look for the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar after-party came straight from Carolina Herrera's Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The gown included a structured black bustier top and a billowing skirt.
Kate Hudson in a Michael Kors gown at the 'InStyle' Awards in 2021
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For the 2021 InStyle Awards, the actress wore a gold gown with long sleeves. The fitted silhouette, long sleeves, and high neckline was the perfect combination for a glamorous look.
Kate Hudson in a Michael Kors ensemble at the Met Gala in 2021
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At the 2021 Met Gala celebrating the Costume Institute's "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" exhibition, Hudson wore a soft pink ensemble by Michael Kors. The look included a fitted maxiskirt, pink sequin bra top, and a floor-length feather coat.
Kate Hudson in a Valentino gown at the Venice International Film Festival in 2021
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Wearing a gorgeous red Chantilly lace gown by Valentino from the Resort 2022 Prêt-à-Porter collection, Hudson celebrated the premiere of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon during the 2021 Venice International Film Festival.
Kate Hudson in a Vivienne Westwood gown at the 'Vanity Fair' Oscar Party in 2020
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At the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Hudson wore one of her classic shades of yellow in a plunging Vivienne Westwood couture gown, highlighted with silver floral appliqué.
Kate Hudson in a Prada gown at the Baby2Baby gala in L.A. in 2019
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For the 2019 Baby2Baby gala fundraiser, the actress wore a pewter-colored silk gown by Prada, complemented by a turquoise clutch.
Kate Hudson in a Valentino dress at the SAG Awards in 2018
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Hudson went for a bold look at the 2018 SAG Awards, where she wore a flowing tiered tulle dress in pink polka dot print by Valentino.
Kate Hudson in a Valentino gown at the Golden Globes in 2018
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At the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, Hudson joined fellow actors in the Time's Up protest by wearing black. The sheer Valentino couture gown featured a plunging neckline and a diamond pattern. allowing the shorts to peek through underneath.
Kate Hudson in a Pamella Roland gown at a Beverly Hills fundraiser in 2017
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Stepping out to celebrate mother Goldie Hawn's annual Goldie's Love in for Kids, Hudson wore a long-sleeved figure-hugging sequin gown by Pamella Roland in gorgeous silver and blue ombré.
Kate Hudson in a Stella McCartney gown at Urbanworld Film Festival in 2017
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To celebrate the Urbanworld Film Festival in N.Y.C. in 2017, the actress wore a lamé asymmetric metallic gown by Stella McCartney, showing off her freshly shaved head.
Kate Hudson in a Stella McCartney gown at the Met Gala in 2017
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At the 2017 Met Gala celebrating Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between, Hudson wore a cream-colored, one-shoulder gown by Stella McCartney with a bishop sleeve, highlighting her frosty colored hair.
Kate Hudson in a Dior gown at the SAG Awards in 2017
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For the 2017 SAG Awards, the actress wore a sheer black Dior gown with a cape draped elegantly over her shoulders. The gothic-style gown had sheer paneling, which she complemented with a red lip and a scarlet velvet clutch.
Kate Hudson in an Alexander McQueen gown at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016
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The actress upped her red carpet game at the Deepwater Horizon premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival when she gave her sheer black lace Alexander McQueen corseted gown a neat dose of flair with a playful assortment of crystal-encrusted brooches, ranging from stars to unicorns, affixed to the bodice.
Kate Hudson in an Amanda Wakeley dress at the Kaleidoscope Ball in 2016
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Hudson shined on at the 2016 Kaleidoscope Ball in an unforgettable ultra-violet slinky number with a sexy keyhole detail by Amanda Wakeley. She finished her look with Harry Winston diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
Kate Hudson in an Atelier Versace gown at the Met Gala in 2016
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Hudson arrived at the 2016 Met Gala in an Atelier Versace gown with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. The laser cutout gown was perfectly on theme for the celebration of the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" exhibit opening.
Kate Hudson in a Valentino dress at the 'Mother's Day' N.Y.C. premiere in 2016
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The actress could have been mistaken for a ballerina at the N.Y.C. premiere of Mother's Day — she wore the prettiest, most ethereal blush pink tulle Valentino gown with a subtle graphic print.
Kate Hudson in an August Getty Atelier ensemble at the L.A. Fashion Awards in 2016
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Hudson showed off her midriff at the 2016 Los Angeles Fashion Awards in a black-and-white, color-block bandeau and high-waist, faux-wrap pants by August Getty Atelier, pairing the look with Jennifer Meyer jewelry and a Lee Savage box clutch.
Kate Hudson in a J. Mendel dress at the 'Kung Fu Panda 3' London premiere in 2016
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The actress dialed up the romance for the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere with a blush plunge-neck J. Mendel hand-pleated gown styled with drop earrings, a geometric Lee Savage box clutch, and a vampy lip.
Kate Hudson in a Michael Kors ensemble at the Golden Globes in 2016
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Hudson wore a golden sequin Michael Kors bandeau top with a matching maxiskirt, paired with Forevermark jewelry and a Jimmy Choo clutch to the 2016 Golden Globe Awards.
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