Kate Hudson, 46, Stuns in a Sultry Pink Gown and Luxe Fur at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards
While some stars arrive at awards shows looking to make a loud fashion statement, others arrive to celebrate the craftsmanship that makes their iconic roles possible. At the 28th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards held on February 12, the atmosphere at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre was one of mutual respect between the actors on screen and the artists behind the seams.
Kate Hudson, a perennial favorite of the fashion world and a storied collaborator with the industry’s top designers, stepped out to accept one of the evening’s highest honors. The actress was the recipient of the Spotlight Award, a career achievement that recognizes performers who understand and champion the vital role of costume design in the art of storytelling.
The Oscar nominee brought her signature radiance to the event, arriving in a look that perfectly balanced high-fashion drama with the effortless “California cool” she has mastered over her two-decade career.
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She has long been a vocal advocate for the technical teams that help her transform into characters, frequently noting that she doesn’t fully find her performance until she puts on the shoes. “Throughout my career, costume designers have been such incredible collaborators, helping to create authentic, powerful characters,” she told the audience as she accepted her trophy.
The actress joined an elite group of previous recipients, including Cate Blanchett and Charlize Theron, who have all been cited for their dedication to the craft. Hudson’s appearance was particularly timely, as she is currently riding a massive wave of critical acclaim that has placed her at the very center of the 2026 awards conversation.
She is currently a frontrunner in the Best Actress race for her transformative performance in the musical drama Song Sung Blue, directed by Craig Brewer. In the film, she stars opposite Hugh Jackman as Claire Sardina, one half of a real-life husband-and-wife Neil Diamond tribute band, a role that required both vocal prowess and a deep dive into the character’s darker emotional struggles.
This marks Hudson’s first Academy Award nomination in twenty-five years, her first since her breakout turn as Penny Lane in Almost Famous. The nomination has reignited interest in her versatile career, reminding audiences that behind the romantic-comedy hits is a powerhouse dramatic talent with incredible range.
Outside of the film world, she is currently dominating the streaming charts with her Netflix comedy series Running Point, which was recently renewed for a second season. Produced by Mindy Kaling, the show features Hudson as a woman thrust into the high-stakes job of running a professional basketball team, a role that allows her to flex her impeccable comedic timing.
She also recently starred in the dystopian horror-thriller Shell alongside Elisabeth Moss, where she played a glamorous wellness mogul harboring a dark secret. Between her indie darling status and her blockbuster streaming hits, the actress is currently experiencing what many are calling the “Hudson-aissance,” a total reclamation of her status as a Hollywood leading lady.
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