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Considered the highest honour in British theatre, each and every year, the Olivier Awards welcomes the crème de la crème of the theatre world to celebrate in style under the roof of London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. 

This year marks the 40th Olivier Awards since celebrated actor Sir Laurence Olivier gave his name to the ceremony in 1984, making the night an extra special one for all involved.

As expected, the guest and nomination list for the evening is stacked with famed faces, all of whom dressed to impress to get tapped on the famous green carpet before the event's proceedings. 

From sleek suiting styles to decadent gilded gowns, here are all the best-dressed guests on the 2025 Olivier Awards red (green) carpet...

Elizabeth Debicki attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London in a white dress and red lipstick look© PA Images via Getty Images

Elizabeth Debicki

The Crown actress, Elizabeth Debicki, made a statement for comfortable occasion dressing in a set of flat sandals and an ethereal white draped Dior dress. To elevate the bridal-chic look, she added a selection of pearl and diamond jewellery delights and gave her lips a lick of bold red colour.

Hayley Atwell attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London in a sleek black gown© PA Images via Getty Images

Hayley Atwell

Sporting a slick-back bun, an open-back, high-neck black gown and a set of diamond drop earrings, Mission: Impossible actress Hayley Atwell perfected simplistic elegance.

Maya Jama attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London wearing a fitted three-piece suit© PA Images via Getty Images

Maya Jama

Keeping things timeless yet overly elegant, Love Island host and style muse Maya Jama proved just how sleek a three-piece suiting style can be when tailored to utter perfection. 

Sheila Atim attends The Olivier Awards 2025 at The Royal Albert Hall on April 06, 2025 in London, England wearing a high neck black gown© Getty Images

Sheila Atim

Turning heads in a halterneck black gown with ruched hip accents was British actress and singer, Sheila Atim. To complete the sleek look, she added a red lip gloss and a selection of silver hoop earrings.

Lara Pulver attends The Olivier Awards 2025 at The Royal Albert Hall on April 06, 2025 in London, England wearing a white long sleeved gown© Getty Images

Lara Pulver

Settling on a silky, longsleeve ivory-toned gown, Sherlock star Lara Pulver oozed cool-girl bride energy for the London-based event. To elevate the dreamy look, she added a selection of pearl and diamond delights from Tasaki.

Celia Imrie attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London wearing a red gown© PA Images via Getty Images

Celia Imrie

Actress and Icon Celia Imrie radiated demure elegance in a red, capped-sleeved gown and paired it with a selection of diamond jewellery pieces. 

Sarah Chun attends The Olivier Awards 2025 at The Royal Albert Hall on April 06, 2025 in London, England in a red tulle dress © Getty Images

Sarah Chun

Sarah Chun donned the cuttest plunging red tulle dress and paired it with silver, bow-adorned slingbacks.

Cate Blanchett attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall wearing a matching grey skirt and jumper combo© PA Images via Getty Images

Cate Blanchett

Despite the weather being warmer than usual, Cate Blanchett opted for a grey pleated skirt and a matching turtleneck jumper with a picture of a mountain across the front. 

Georgina Chapman attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall in a white and black dress© PA Images via Getty Images

Georgina Chapman

Georgina Chapman channeled Old Hollywood Glamour in a plunging neckline two-toned gown with a giant white flower accent on one hip.

Samantha Barks attends The Olivier Awards 2025 at The Royal Albert Hall on April 06, 2025 in London, England wearing a black tiered dress© Getty Images

Samantha Barks

Les Misérables actress Samantha Barks was all smiles for the afternoon in her sparkly, tulle-tiered strapless gown.

Indira Varma attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London in a blue silky dress© PA Images via Getty Images

Indira Varma

Donning a silky satin maxi dress in the dreamiest shade of baby blue by Lorenzo Serafini, British actress Indira Varma radiated spring elegance for the event.

Adrien Brody attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall in a black suit© PA Images via Getty Images

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody, who stars in The Brutalist, 

The Grand Budapest Hotel and Splice, made a strong case for statement brooches, adding a large swooping silver and diamand option to the left breast of his all black suit.

ane Krakowski attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall, London wearing a sparkly yellow dress© PA Images via Getty Images

Jane Krakowski

Bang on trend for SS25, Jane Krakowski was seen styling a strapless, sequin midi dress in butter yellow with a pair of pointed toe pumps and sheer tights.

Beverley Knight attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall© PA Images via Getty Images

Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight looked radiant in a strapless black fitted gown with a voluminous peplum-style accent on one hip. To top off the sleek-chic look, she wore a diamond floral head piece, which caught the evening light.

Georgie Buckland attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall in a grey suit© PA Images via Getty Images

Georgie Buckland

Actress Georgie Buckland proved just how powerful a matching tailored suiting style can be. Opting for a grey style with a voluminous lapel detail, statement buttons and a shiny black clutch in the shape of lips, Georgie oozed cool-girl elegance in all forms.

Billy Porter attending the 2025 Olivier Awards with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall© PA Images via Getty Images

Billy Porter

Co-host for the evening, Billy Porter, decided to go all out in a brocade leather suit, a silk shirt fixed with a bow at the neck, heeled boots and a magnificent tulle headpiece. 

Hannah Lowther attending the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in a black dress© PA Images via Getty Images

Hannah Lowther

Actress and singer Hannah Lowther proved just how chic an elegant black maxi-dress can be. Her particular option featured a high neck, short sleeves and was covered in hundreds of light catching diamantes.

Ria Hebden attending the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London in a lime toned gown© PA Images via Getty Images

Ria Hebden

Broadcast journalist and television presenter Ria Hebden opted for a dreamy fitted gown in a summery lime sorbet tone. The dress not only featured an embellished neckline, but it also had long elegant sleeves. 

Max Balegde attending the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in a grey suit© PA Images via Getty Images

Max Balegde

TikTok star Max Balegde opted for a sleek beige suiting moment which was adorned with rhinestone-encrusted bow accents. 

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