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Stars shine on the G’Day LA red carpet

THE Aussie celebs were out in force today for the annual G’Day USA black tie gala in Hollywood.

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NICOLE Kidman and Keith Urban may have arrived late to the G’Day USA Black Tie Gala in LA but what an entrance they made.

The room was abuzz when the celebrity couple entered the ballroom inside Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre.

Kidman stunned in an embroidered gown and stole the show with her husban and musician Keith Urban.
Kidman stunned in an embroidered gown and stole the show with her husban and musician Keith Urban.

Some of the other big names at the event, which honours well known Aussies who have had an impact in the US, were Chris Hemsworth, Suicide Squad’s Jai Courtney, Lost star Emilie de Ravin, Neighbours’ Luke Hemsworth, Prison Break’s Dominic Purcell and Paul Hogan.

Luke Hemsworth attended.
Luke Hemsworth attended.
Actress Gia Carides stunned in a floor length black gown.
Actress Gia Carides stunned in a floor length black gown.

The event also attracted some huge local stars like actor John Travolta and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

John Travolta cosies up with Aussies Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Julie Bishop and David Panton.
John Travolta cosies up with Aussies Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Julie Bishop and David Panton.

Inside Hollywood’s Dolby Ballroom, the stars were treated to performances from some of Australia’s best entertainers.

Vance Joy led the performances followed by X-Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace and The Voice US alum Wé McDonald.

X-Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace performed.
X-Factor winner Isaiah Firebrace performed.
Hugh Sheridan sung the National Anthem.
Hugh Sheridan sung the National Anthem.

Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan took the stage to sing the National Anthem.

Australia’s most prolific Oscar winner Catherine Martin was presented with a lifetime achievement award by her Moulin Rouge pal Nicole Kidman who came with her husband Keith Urban.

Catherine Martin, seen here with her daughter Lillian Luhrmann and husband and director Baz Luhrmann was awarded with a lifetime achievement award.
Catherine Martin, seen here with her daughter Lillian Luhrmann and husband and director Baz Luhrmann was awarded with a lifetime achievement award.

Martin has won four Oscars for her work on films including Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby and Netflix’s The Get Down.

See all of the best red carpet looks below.

Originally published as Stars shine on the G’Day LA red carpet

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