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DGA Awards 2026 best dressed: Kate Hudson leads glamorous A-listers on the red carpet

Hollywood’s latest and greatest descended on Beverly Hills to attend the 2026 DGA Awards on Saturday night.

Kate Hudson, who recently received an Oscar nomination, led the best dressed celebrities hitting the red carpet inside the iconic Beverly Hilton hotel.

Hudson, 46, wowed onlookers as she posed in a striking navy blue off-the-shoulder gown.

The curve-clinging number was covered in chunky rhinestone jewels, adding to the overall glamour.

Her signature sandy blonde hair was worn in a half up, half down style, which showcased her delicate silver hoop earrings.

The Almost Famous starlet strutted her stuff in navy blue open-toed heels.

Kate Hudson led the best dressed celebrities at the 2026 DGA Awards on Saturday night

Hudson, 46, modeled a striking navy blue off-the-shoulder gown

Hudson, 46, modeled a striking navy blue off-the-shoulder gown

Hudson, who stars in the acclaimed 2025 Song Sung Blue, further accessorized with her massive diamond engagement ring from fiance Danny Fujikawa, 39.

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao, who is nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film, looked elegant in a sleek black gown.

The 43-year-old auteur’s dress was floor-length with cut-outs on the shoulders and dramatic bell-sleeves.

Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist. 

The French-American star also slipped into a pair of closed-toed black pumps. 

Her long dark locks were parted to the side and flowed down straight past her shoulders. 

The Sorry, Baby director opted for minimal accessories and added mini earrings for a finishing touch.  

Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem.

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao looked elegant in a sleek black gown

The 43-year-old auteur's dress was floor-length with cut-outs on the shoulders and dramatic bell-sleeves

Hamnet director Chloé Zhao looked elegant in a sleek black gown

Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist

Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist

Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem

Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem

Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels

Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels

Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist

Rebecca Miller dressed for the occasion in a white blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a black shirt underneath

Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist

The filmmaker from Hong Kong parted her brunette locks in the middle and allowed the strands to cascade down in light waves. 

Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels. 

She accessorized the look with a flashy gold necklace as well as a pair of mini gold earrings. 

Aniello styled her hair into elegant waves while a satin, reddish tint was worn on her lips for a final touch. 

Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist. 

The Pitt actress opted for a pair of closed-toed, silver heels and added a dainty necklace onto her left wrist. 

The star flashed a small smile upon arriving to the venue shortly before the ceremony kicked off. 

Rebecca Miller dressed for the occasion in a white blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a black shirt underneath. 

Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer

Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer

Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels

Liz Patrick - who is the current director of SNL - sported a pair of black trousers as well as a matching blazer

Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels

Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet

Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet

The filmmaker slipped into a pair of black shoes and flashed a cheerful smile as she posed for a brief photo session. 

Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer. 

The Australian director added a bold orange tint to her lips and carried a sushi clutch bag in her hand. 

Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels. 

The director’s shorter hair was parted to the side and fell down straight to nearly brush the tips of her shoulders. 

Liz Patrick – who is the current director of SNL – sported a pair of black trousers as well as a matching blazer. 

She additionally wore a black satin top underneath and slipped into a pair of black boots for a finishing touch. 

Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet. 

The One Battle After Another producer also slipped into a pair of black shoes to complete her monochromatic outfit for the evening.  

Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie with wife Lauren Miller

Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie with wife Lauren Miller 

Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.

Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy - the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group - were also spotted at the event on Saturday

Steven V. Silver donned a black suit and bowtie alongside Kerri Kenney-Silver who wowed in a strapless black dress with shimmering embellishments

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy – the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group – were also spotted at the event on Saturday

Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit

Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit

Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie. 

The co-creator of the series The Studio was joined by wife Lauren Miller who donned a gold-patterned dress for the ceremony. 

Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.  

Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy – the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group – were also spotted at the event on Saturday.

De Luca was dapper in a classic black tuxedo which was paired with a white dress short and black bowtie. 

Adby opted for a pop of color in a pair of reddish-orange trousers as well as a patterned blouse. 

Steven V. Silver donned a black suit and bowtie alongside Kerri Kenney-Silver who wowed in a strapless black dress with shimmering embellishments. 

Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit. 

Laura Poitras donned a pair of black flared pants as well as a plain black top and jacket for the event

Laura Poitras donned a pair of black flared pants as well as a plain black top and jacket for the event

Companion actor Lukas Gage sported a black, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black shoes with chunky soles

The actor - who has appeared in other projects such as Smile 2 and The White Lotus - crossed paths with other celebrities on the red carpet before the official event started

Companion actor Lukas Gage sported a black, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black shoes with chunky soles

Gage combed back his locks and also paused for a quick photo session at the venue

Gage combed back his locks and also paused for a quick photo session at the venue

Sinners director Ryan Coogler was dapper in a black tuxedo which was paired with a black dress shirt and tie

Sinners director Ryan Coogler was dapper in a black tuxedo which was paired with a black dress shirt and tie

Laura Poitras donned a pair of black flared pants as well as a plain black top and jacket for the event. 

The star – who is known for stepping behind the camera for documentary films – held a smile while pausing for snaps. 

Companion actor Lukas Gage sported a black, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black shoes with chunky soles. 

The actor – who has appeared in other projects such as Smile 2 and The White Lotus – crossed paths with other celebrities on the red carpet before the official event started. 

Gage combed back his locks and also paused for a quick photo session at the venue. 

Sinners director Ryan Coogler was dapper in a black tuxedo which was paired with a black dress shirt and tie. 

Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck sported a black suit as well as a white shirt and black tie. 

He completed the look for the big night by slipping into a pair of sleek, black dress shoes. 

Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck sported a black suit as well as a white shirt and black tie

He completed the look for the big night by slipping into a pair of sleek, black dress shoes

Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck sported a black suit as well as a white shirt and black tie

Hacks star Paul W. Downs put on a stylish display wearing a dark brown suit as well as a striped shirt underneath

Hacks star Paul W. Downs put on a stylish display wearing a dark brown suit as well as a striped shirt underneath

Producer Luis Perozo opted for a dark green suit as well as a brown knit top underneath

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong flashed a cheerful smile in a black suit which was paired with a white shirt and dark gray tie

Producer Luis Perozo opted for a dark green suit as well as a brown knit top underneath

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy director Michael Morris sported an all-black ensemble at the glitzy ceremony over the weekend

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy director Michael Morris sported an all-black ensemble at the glitzy ceremony over the weekend

Iraqi director Hasan Hadi also stepped onto the red carpet in a classic black suit and tie for the event

Iraqi director Hasan Hadi also stepped onto the red carpet in a classic black suit and tie for the event

Hacks star Paul W. Downs put on a stylish display wearing a dark brown suit as well as a striped shirt underneath. 

Producer Luis Perozo opted for a dark green suit as well as a brown knit top underneath. 

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong flashed a cheerful smile in a black suit which was paired with a white shirt and dark gray tie. 

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy director Michael Morris sported an all-black ensemble at the glitzy ceremony over the weekend. 

Iraqi director Hasan Hadi also stepped onto the red carpet in a classic black suit and tie for the event. 

DGA Awards 2026 winners – FULL LIST

 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Guillermo Del Toro – Frankenstein 

Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme 

Chloé Zhao – Hamnet 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series 

Liza Johnson – The Diplomat, “Amagansett”

Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt, “6:00 P.M.”

Janus Metz – Andor, “Who Are You?”

Ben Stiller – Severance, “Cold Harbor”

John Wells – The Pitt, “7:00 A.M.” 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Limited & Anthology Series

Jason Bateman – Black Rabbit, “The Black Rabbits”

Antonio Campos – The Beast in Me, “Sick Puppy” 

Lesli Linka Glatter – Zero Day, “Episode 6” 

 Shannon Murphy – Dying For Sex, “It’s Not That Serious” 

Ally Pankiw – Black Mirror, “Common People”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety 

Yvonne De Mare – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, “Julia Roberts; Sam Smith” 

Andy Fisher – Jimmy Kimmel Live!, “Stephen Colbert; Kumail Nanjiani; Reneé Rapp” 

Beth McCarthy-Miller – SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

Liz Patrick – SNL50: The Anniversary Special

Paul Pennolino – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, “Public Media”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality/ Quiz & Game 

Lucinda M. Margolis – Jeopardy!, “Ep. 9341”

Adam Sandler – The Price is Right, “10,000th Episode” 

Mike Sweeney – Conan O’Brien Must Go, “Austria” 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Film 

Mstyslav Chernov – 2000 Meters to Andriivka

Geeta Gandbhir -The Perfect Neighbor

Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni – Cutting Through Rocks  

Elizabeth Lo – Mistress Dispeller 

Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus – Cover Up 

Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film 

 Hasan Hadi – The President’s Cake

 Harry Lighton – Pillion 

Charlie Polinger – The Plague

Alex Russell – Lurker 

Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series 

Lucia Aniello – Hacks, “A Slippery Slope”

 Janicza Bravo – The Bear, “Worms”

Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg – The Studio, ‘The Oner” 

 Christopher Storer – The Bear, “Bears”

Mike White – The White Lotus, “Denials” 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies For Television 

Jesse Armstrong – Mountainhead

Stephen Chbosky – Nonnas 

Scott Derrickson – The Gorge

Michael Morris – Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy 

Kyle Newacheck – Happy Gilmore 2

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Sports 

Matthew Gangl – 2025 World Series – Game 7 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Steve Milton – 2025 Masters Tournament – Augusta National Golf Club

Rich Russo – Super Bowl LIX – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials 

Kim Gehrig – You Can’t Win. So Win. – Nike | Wieden+Kennedy; I’m Not Remarkable – Apple | Client Direct

Miles Jay – Dish – ChatGPT | Isle of Any; Pull Up – ChatGPT | Isle of Any; Trip – ChatGPT | Isle of Any; Home for the Holidays – Meta | Droga5; Secret Santa – Meta | Droga5

Spike Jonze – Someday – Apple Airpods 4 | TBWAMedia Arts Lab

Andreas Nilsson – Conquer the First School Poo – Andrex | FCB London;  Garrett – Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Client Direct; Big Flex – Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Client Direct; Trunk Trucker – Virgin Media | VCCP London

Steve Rogers – Bring a Book to Life – Amazon | Droga5 London; A Tale as Old as Websites – Squarespace | Client Direct; Everything is Fine – Coinbase | Mother London 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series/News 

Marshall Curry – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, “Written By: A Week Inside the SNL Writers Room”

Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin – Billy Joel: And So It Goes, “Part Two” 

Rebecca Miller – Mr. Scorsese, “All This Filming Isn’t Healthy” 

Alexandria Stapleton – Sean Combs: The Reckoning, “Official Girl” 

Matt Wolf – Pee-wee as Himself, “Part 1” 

 

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