Chris Hemsworth among big stars to shine on AACTA’s red carpet

One film has swept up the awards at Australian film and television’s biggest night.

Australian film and television’s biggest night is underway, with the nation’s biggest celebrities out in force at the Australian Academy of Cinema, Television, Arts (AACTA) Awards.

Chris Hemsworth accepted the Trailblazer Award, with AACTA president Russell Crowe describing him asan Australian “who’s artistic impact around the world has pushed the art form and industry to new levels”.

Chris Hemsworth speaks as he accepts the AACTA Trailblazer Award during the 2022 AACTA Awards (Photo by James Gourley/Getty Images for AFI)

Elvis has won big at this year’s AACTAs, claiming four awards tonight including the top prize.

The movie claimed the Best Film award, as well as the Audience Choice Award for Best Film.

Elvis’s stars have also won big in the awards, with Austin Butler seizing the 2022 Best Lead Actor in Film award and Olivia DeJonge claiming the prize for Best Supporting Actress in film.

Aussie favourite Tom Gleeson took home the award for Best Comedy Performer for his hosting duties on Hard Quiz.

Tom Gleeson accepts the AACTA Award for Best Comedy Performer during the 2022 AACTA Awards. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for AFI)

Abbie Chatfield took home the gong for Audience Choice Award for Best TV Personality.

Heartbreak High’s Chloe Hayden took home Audience Choice for Best Actress and Thomas Weatherall won the award for Best Supporting Actor in Drama.

Heartbreak High continued to roll in the awards, also claiming the Audience Choice Award for Best TV Series and writer Hannah Carroll Chapman won Best Screenplay in Television for the first episode of the show.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Thomas Weatherall poses in the media room with AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor in Drama for his role as Malakai in Heartbreak High. (Photo by Caroline McCredie/Getty Images for AFI)

Chloe Hayden poses in the media room with the AACTA Audience Choice Award for Best Actress for playing Quinni in Heartbreak High. (Photo by Caroline McCredie/Getty Images for AFI)

The likes of Chris Hemsworth, Russell Crowe and Austin Butler graced the red carpet for the awards.

Stars attending largely went for black and white looks, while others opted for bright warm tones for a more summery vibe.

Chris Hemsworth wore an all black suit while gracing the red carpet. He will be presented with the Trailblazer Award tonight. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Rebel Wilson showed her cheeky side at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 07, 2022: Miranda Tapsell with husband James Colley attend the red carpet event for the 2022 AACTA Awards at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Guy Pearce donned a navy pinstripe suit for the occasion. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

But one red carpet walker has opted for a sophisticated but daring look that stood out among the stars.

Christian Wilkins paired a low cut bustier with an elegant and dramatic train fitted with a bow from designer Toni Maticevski.

“Never skip tricep day,” Mr Wilkins joked about his outfit that showed off his arms and bare back.

Christian Wilkins paired a low cut bodice with an elegant and dramatic train fitted with a bow Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

The star wore a bustier from designer Toni Maticevski. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Mr Wilkins brought the glamour to the carpet. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Hosted by Amanda Keller, with Rove McManus acting as host on the ground, Hollywood heavyweights have also touched down in Sydney for the ceremony.

Russell Crowe flew in from Coffs Harbour on Tuesday to present the biggest awards of the night to some of Australia’s brightest stars.

As the president of the AACTA board, Mr Crowe will present this year‘s Trailblazer Award to Thor star Chris Hemsworth.

Studio 10’s Angela Bishop stunned in a jewel red gown Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh led the bright summer looks on the red carpet. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

E! Australia host Francesca Hung also joined in on the orange trend Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Beau Ryan looked suave in a black tux and bow tie. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Leading the nominations is Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, which is up for 15 awards including Best Film.

Other nominees in that category include Sissy, The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson, The Stranger and Here Out West.

Chris Hemsworth was joined by wife Elsa Pataki on the red carpet. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Miranda Tapsell and husband James Colley were loved up on the carpet. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Drag queens were also in attendance on the night. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Christian Wilkins provided the glamour for the carpet Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Up for Best Lead Actor in a Film are Austin Butler (Elvis), Rob Collins (The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson), Joel Edgerton (The Stranger), Idris Elba (Three Thousand Years of Longing) and Damon Herriman (Nude Tuesday).

The Best Lead Actress in Film award features powerhouse talent such as Aisha Dee (Sissy), Leah Purcell (The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson), Julia Savage (Blaze), Tilda Swinton (Three Thousand Years of Longing) and Jackie van Beek (Nude Tuesday).

Smash TV hits Heartbreak High, Wolf Like Me, Mystery Road: Origin, Bump and The Tourist will battle it out for Best Drama.