All the celeb looks from the AACTAs 2021 red carpet
Celebrities have graced the red carpet for the AACTAs in Sydney, where actress Rebel Wilson showed off her astonishing makeover.
The red carpet was rolled out for the 2021 AACTAs on Wednesday, which played host to some of Australia’s brightest stars.
Russell Crowe, Eric Bana, Sarah Snook, Rebel Wilson and Taika Waititi were among a host of homegrown celebrities attending the Sydney Opera House for the 10th annual event, which was presented by The Foxtel Group.
The awards ceremony, which aired on Channel 10 (you can see the highlights from that here) saw performances from Lime Cordiale, Baker Boy and Steve Kilbey, as well as a star-studded line-up of presenters.
But to kick things off, it was all about the fashion.
Rebel Wilson showed off her remarkable makeover in a black mini-dress.
The 41-year-old Pitch Perfect star, who has been open about her significant weight loss over the past couple of years, polished her look with glamorous makeup and loose waves.
Australian actress and international success story Phoebe Tonkin stepped out in a plunging monochrome ensemble.
Succession’s Sarah Snook was a striking vision in scarlet red.
Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster Blake cemented their Aussie power couple status.
New Zealand director Taika Waititi hit the red carpet solo, as his pop star girlfriend Rita Ora remains in the US.
Nominee for Favourite TV host Carrie Bickmore had a Marilyn moment.
The Dry nominee Eric Bana and his wife Rebecca Gleeson were a picture-perfect couple on the red carpet.
Courtney Act went full gladiator goddess.
Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann served a lethal smoulder for the cameras.
Lisa Wilkinson was chic in military green.
Simon Baker is still avoiding watching Devil Wears Prada, hitting the AACTAs in a suave tailored suit.
The Bachelor star Brittany Hockley brought some old Hollywood glamour.
Acclaimed Wentworth actress Susie Porter was living her best life, adding a pop of hot pink to the red carpet.
Outlaws star Simone Kessell oozed elegance in a midnight-grey backless number.
Bojana Novakovic, who stars in Binge’s upcoming drama series Love Me, dazzled in a powder blue, sheer masterpiece.
Jurassic Park blockbuster legend Sam Neill and Deborah Mailman shared a moment.
Rachel Griffiths was regal in a billowing gold gown.
Nine journalist Sophie Walsh kept it classy in satin navy.
Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh sported a weather appropriate long-sleeve black gown.
Luxe Listings Sydney’s D’Leanne Lewis took a break from selling multi-million dollar houses in Sydney to sell her gold satin look instead.
Crazy Rich Asians and Spider-Man: Far From Home star Remy Hii was in the building.
The Living Room crew striking a pose, as Amanda Keller naturally stole the show in an all-white power suit.
It’s all about the power suit! Wentworth’s Danielle Cormack packed a punch in periwinkle blue.
Rapper Baker Boy was first to arrive and we love to see a man wearing pink.
The Dirt actor Daniel Webber rocked a classic black tux.
Crowe, who is AACTA president, welcomed the evening going ahead after a difficult year.
“There’s no doubt it’s been a tough time – for our industry and the world at large. The 2021 AACTAs offer us the opportunity to come together and recognise those who have worked so hard and produced such high-quality entertainment for people at a time when they needed it most,” the Oscar winner said.
The AACTAs ceremony will premiere on Channel 10 tonight at 7.30pm, encored in the days following on FOX ARENA on FOXTEL, BINGE, and AACTA TV
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