Margot Robbie put on a very busty display as she joined Cate Blanchett and Rebel Wilson on the star-studded red carpet at the 2024 AACTA Awards in the Gold Coast on Saturday.
The Hollywood A-listers pulled out all the stops as they stepped out at HOTA (Home of the Arts) for the ‘Oscars of Australia’, which recognises the country’s biggest names with a string of prestigious awards.
The glitzy event is being hosted on the Gold Coast for the first time after they wrestled the event away from Sydney in a three-year deal.
For the big night, Margot, 33, showed off her incredible figure in a dazzling off-the-shoulder glittering gown with a corset-style cinched waist and plunging neckline.
The Barbie star – who is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award at the ceremony – gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of heels as she strutted her stuff.
Margot pulled out all the stops as she stepped out at HOTA (Home of the Arts) for the ‘ Oscars of Australia’, which recognises the country’s biggest names with a string of prestigious awards
She let her outfit do all the talking as she kept her accessories simple while bringing the Hollywood glamour to the prestigious event.
Meanwhile, Cate, 54 – who is nominated for Best Lead Actress for The New Boy – brought the glamour in a one-shouldered black jumpsuit with a gold satin bodice.
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed black heels and let her outfit do all the talking as she kept her accessories minimal.
Her film The New Boy, directed by Warwick Thornton, has already picked up Best Cinematography and Best Production Design in film in early winners revealed ahead of the ceremony, and is up for Best Film.
Rebel – who is co-hosting the awards ceremony with Harry Connick Jr – made sure to capture attention in a very voluminous ensemble as she stormed the red carpet with her fiancée Ramona Agruma.
The actress, 43, looked glamorous in a stunning black dress with a feathered skirt which billowed out behind her.
She accessorised her ensemble with a statement silver pendant necklace as she posed arm-in-arm with Ramona on the red carpet.

For the big night, Margot, 33, showed off her incredible figure in a dazzling off-the-shoulder glittering gown with a corset-style cinched waist and plunging neckline

The Barbie star – who is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award at the ceremony- stunned in the attention-grabbing gown

Meanwhile, Cate, 54 – who is nominated for Best Lead Actress for The New Boy – brought the glamour in a one-shouldered black jumpsuit with a gold satin bodice

She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed black heels and let her outfit do all the talking as she kept her accessories minimal


Kate portrays Sister Eileen in The New Boy, which is directed by Warwick Thornton and has already picked up Best Cinematography and Best Production Design

Rebel – who is co-hosting the awards ceremony with Harry Connick Jr – made sure to capture attention in a very voluminous ensemble as she stormed the red carpet

The actress, 43, looked glamorous in a stunning black dress with a feathered skirt which billowed out behind her as she posed with her fiancée Ramona Agruma

She accessorised her ensemble with a statement silver pendant necklace as she smiled for the cameras

Rebel styled her golden locks loosely over her shoulders and opted for a high-glamour make-up palette

Ramona looked equally glamorous in a layered brown tulle gown with waterfall sleeves as she supported Rebel on the big night

The couple looked as loved-up as ever as they put on a cosy display on the red carpet
Ramona looked equally glamorous in a layered brown tulle gown with waterfall sleeves as she supported Rebel on the big night.
Simon Baker, 54, who has recently seen huge success starring in Boy Swallows Universe, cut a suave figure in a dark suit and tie for the event.
He completed his look with a patent pair of black suit shoes and framed his face with round glasses as he smiled for the cameras.
Comedian Celeste, 41, showed off her incredible figure in a strapless red gown, which she styled with colour coordinated heels.
She made sure to capture attention in her vibrant ensemble and swept her glossy brunette locks back into a sleek up-do.
Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh, 39, cut a glamorous figure in a one-sleeved pink gown featuring a wrap neck tie as she arrived at HOTA (Home of the Arts) for the ‘Oscars of Australia’.
She accessorised her statement ensemble with a pair of chunky gold earrings as she posed for the cameras, showing off her dewy make-up palette.
Angela Bishop, 56, put on a very leggy display in a bold leopard print dress with a daring side split, which she styled with huge platform metallic gold heels.
The former Studio 10 entertainment presenter added some extra glitz to her look with a gold necklace and added to her features with a bronzed make-up palette.
American singer Harry Connick Jr, who is hosting the awards alongside Rebel Wilson, cut a dapper figure in a black suit as he joined the stars at the event.
It is his first job hosting job since his father, New Orleans district attorney Harry Connick Sr, died ‘peacefully’ at his New Orleans home on January 25.
Harry was sweetly joined on the red carpet by his daughters Georgia, 27, Sarah Kate, 26, and Charlotte, 21, who he shares with his wife Jill Goodacre.
His three beloved daughters spoke exclusively to Daily Mail Australia on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony about how they are enjoying living Down Under.
Harry, his wife Jill and their daughters all relocated to Australia for his stint as a judge on Australia Idol a year ago, and are all loving living in the country.
When asked how they were enjoying Australia, Sarah Kate gushed: ‘We’re, we’re so happy to be here and, it’s an amazing country.’


Renee Bargh cut a glamorous figure in a one-sleeved pink gown featuring a wrap neck tie as she stormed the 2024 AACTA Awards red carpet alongside Angela Bishop
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The Channel [V] Australia host opted for a high-glamour make-up palette and styled her golden locks in loose waves

She accessorised her statement ensemble with a pair of chunky gold earrings as she posed for the cameras

The Studio 10 entertainment presenter added some extra glitz to her look with a gold necklace and added to her features with a bronzed make-up palette
Charlotte – who is a drama student in Australia – added: ‘We’re all kind of doing our own thing right now. We all started off in Sydney and then Kate lived in Byron Bay for a little bit.
‘I’m living in Melbourne and she has to follow me down there, of course. But there’s so much to see.’
Though they gushed over the many positives, Sarah Kate added: ‘The spiders! I mean, they are really worse than I even thought they would be.
‘I’m so happy to be living here now. But, I mean, I’m terrified every time I see one and it’s not getting any better?’
A whole array of awards were already handed out on Thursday ahead of the main red carpet ceremony, with the biggest winners set to be announced at Saturday’s event.
Charlie Pickering is up for Best Comedy Performer for The Weekly, and spoke exclusively to Daily Mail Australia ahead of the ceremony, admitting he wasn’t ‘nervous’ about the awards.

Harry Connick Jr, who is hosting this year’s awards alongside Rebel Wilson, cut a dapper figure in a black suit as he arrived for the ceremony

It is Harry’s first big hosting gig since his father, Harry Connick Sr, died ‘peacefully’ at his New Orleans home on January 25

Harry was joined on the red carpet by his daughters Georgia, 27, Sarah Kate, 26, and Charlotte, 21, who he shares with his wife Jill Goodacre (also pictured: Candice Dixon and guest)
He said: ‘I’m feeling great. I am not nervous. It’s not cos I think I’ll win. It’s because I’m pretty sure I’m not going to. So, I’m just gonna sit back, relax and enjoy the show tonight.’
Charlie is up against the likes of Tom Gleeson, Jim Jefferies, and The Great Australian Bake Off’s Natalie Tran and Cal Wilson in the category.
Of The Weekly, he went on: ‘I can’t believe that the show’s been going for 10 years and, but it’s a tribute, the whole team that make the show, the best group of people I’ve ever worked with.
‘They are like the best football team in the world. There’s no egos, everyone does their job. Except for me, obviously, my ego takes centre stage, obviously.’
Internationally acclaimed horror movie Talk to Me and hit Amazon series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has already dominated the awards.
Danny and Michael Philippou’s Talk to Me cleaned up in the film category on Thursday, with their smash hit indie film taking out Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Hair and Makeup.
Meanwhile, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart also won a slew of awards for the television category.
The Amazon series, based on the hit novel of the same name and starring movie star legend Sigourney Weaver, picked up Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Sound.

Charlie Pickering is up for Best Comedy Performer for The Weekly, and spoke exclusively to Daily Mail Australia ahead of the ceremony, admitting he wasn’t ‘nervous’ about the awards

He modestly said: ‘I’m feeling great. I am not nervous. It’s not cos I think I’ll win. It’s because I’m pretty sure I’m not going to. So, I’m just gonna sit back, relax and enjoy the show tonight’

For the event, Charlie cut a dapper figure in a black suit and appeared in jovial spirits as he smiled for the cameras

Liz Cantor cut an elegant figure in a black strapped gown with keyhole cut-outs as she joined the arrivals

Candice Dixon, who was interviewing the stars on the red carpet, stunned in a strapless white ruched gown for the occasion

Margot Robbie – who has recently seen huge success starring in Barbie and producing Saltburn – is set to receive the AACTA Trailblazer Award at Saturday’s ceremony
Amazon’s black comedy crime series Deadloch also collected some gongs, with Best Casting, Best Editing, and Best Original Score in the television category.
In total, 15 productions received recognition in 28 categories.
Even more winners will be announced at Saturday’s main event, with prestigious gongs including Best Drama Series, Best Mini Series, Best Film and the Best Lead Actress/Actor in a Drama yet to be handed out.
Nominees for Best Film include Of An Age, Shayda, Sweet As, Talk to Me, The New Boy, and The Royal Hotel.
Cate Blanchett is up for Best Leading Actress for The New Boy, where she is nominated with Julia Garner, Sarah Snook, Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Shantae Barnes-Cowan.
Up for Best Leading Actor are Elias Anton, Simon Baker, Thom Green, Phoenix Raei, Aswan Reid and Osamah Sami.
Nominees for the Award for Best Film include Of An Age, Shayda, Sweet As, Talk to Me, The New Boy, The Royal Hotel.
In the television category, ABC’s popular drama The Newsreader led the field with an astounding 15 nominations.

A whole array of awards were already handed out on Thursday ahead of the main red carpet ceremony, and internationally acclaimed horror Talk to Me (pictured) dominated the winners
Colin From Accounts and Deadloch, have both secured ten nominations each, including Best Narrative Comedy Series.
Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Helen Thomson, Kate Box, Nina Oyama, Kitty Flanagan, Julia Zemiro, and Celeste Barber have been nominated for the newly introduced award for Best Acting in a Comedy.
The 13th edition of the awards will also see renowned American director and film producer Ron Howard make an appearance.
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