Kate Hudson may have been born into the spotlight with famous mom Goldie Hawn , but you don’t end up with a successful 30-year career by sheer luck. From her breakout role in 2000’s Almost Famous, to her latest Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of real-life entertainer Claire Sardina in Song Sung Blue ,
Her very first public appearances as a child were spent alongside her siblings and parents (she was also raised by Hawn’s longtime partner Kurt Russell) until she officially landed on the scene as a teenager in the late ‘90s. Hudson’s first major red carpet was at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles in 1998 where she wore a minimal black two-piece skirt set with her Gucci logo bra peeking out from underneath. This was the first of many times that she would wear a look from an Italian luxury label, later establishing herself as a Versace regular.
And even though her style would eventually evolve, Hudson never lost her joyous spark — always seen smiling and laughing on the red carpet — that made her the romcom darling of the early aughts. In fact, it was her role as Andie Anderson in How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days opposite Matthew McConaughey that catapulted her into a whole new level of stardom, with her ionic Carolina Herrera backless gown permanently cementing itself into the cultural zeitgeist. Since then, the Knives Out actor has been a mainstay at countless high-profile events, from international fashion weeks to the annual Met Gala .
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Keep scrolling to see her red carpet evolution from 1998 until today.
MTV Video Music Awards, 1998
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In Gucci.
MTV Movie Awards, 1999
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In a two-piece lace detail set.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2000
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In a two-piece asymmetric set with a beaded trim.
The Golden Globes, 2001
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In Vera Wang.
SAG Awards, 2001
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In Donna Karan.
The Golden Globes, 2002
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In Versace.
The Golden Globes, 2003
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In Valentino.
The Academy Awards, 2003
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In Versace.
Le Divorce Premiere, 2003
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In a white strapless gown.
Raising Helen Premiere, 2004
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In Versace.
The Skeleton Key UK Premiere, 2005
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In Roberto Cavalli.
The Skeleton Key LA Premiere, 2005
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In Versace.
You, Me & Dupree Premiere, 2006
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In Diane von Furstenberg.
Christian Dior Paris Fashion Week, 2007
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In Dior.
Orange British Academy Film Awards, 2008
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In Dior.
Nine Premiere, 2009
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In Versace.
The Golden Globes, 2010
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In Marchesa.
Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2010
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In Pucci.
The Met Gala, 2011
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In Stella McCartney.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2012
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In vintage Versace.
Venice Film Festival, 2012
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In Versace.
The Golden Globes, 2013
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In Alexander McQueen.
LACMA Art & Film Gala, 2013
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In Gucci.
The Academy Awards, 2014
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In custom Versace.
Wish I Was Here Premiere, 2014
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In Michael Kors.
Versace Paris Fashion Week, 2015
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In Versace.
The Met Gala, 2015
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In custom Michael Kors.
The Golden Globes, 2016
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In custom Michael Kors.
The Golden Globes, 2018
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In Valentino couture.
The Met Gala, 2021
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In Michael Kors and Lorraine Schwartz.
Toronto International Film Festival, 2022
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In Carolina Herrera.
The Academy Awards, 2023
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In custom Rodarte.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2023
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In Tamara Ralph couture.
Critics Choice Awards, 2023
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In Oscar de la Renta and Bvlgari.
GLAAD Media Awards, 2024
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In Georges Hobeika.
Toronto International Film Festival, 2024
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In custom Vivienne Westwood and Tiffany & Co.
The Golden Globe Awards, 2025
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In Carolina Herrera and Bvlgari.
Running Point Premiere, 2025
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In custom Roberto Cavalli.
The Academy Museum Gala, 2025
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In Stella McCartney and Chopard.
Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards, 2026
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In Georges Chakra.
The Critics Choice Awards, 2026
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In Stella McCartney.
The Golden Globes, 2026
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In custom Armani Privé and Garatti jewelry.
The Costume Designers Guild Awards, 2026
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In Valentino and Bvlgari.
BAFTA Film Awards, 2026
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In custom Prada and Chaumet jewelry.
The Actor Awards, 2026
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In custom Valentino and Emily P. Wheeler.
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