Natalie Bassingthwaighte, 42, led the celebrity arrivals at the 18th annual Helpmann Awards at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on Monday.
The popular performer commanded attention in a ravishing red dress as she joined Casey Donovan and Rob Mills at the star-studded soirée.
The blonde star wowed onlookers as she arrived in a floor-sweeping scarlet gown to the performing arts night of nights.
Ravishing in red! Natalie Bassingthwaighte,42, stunned in a floor-sweeping scarlet gown as she led the celebrity arrivals at 18th Helpmann Awards in Sydney on Monday
Natalie is poised to play Barbra Streisand’s Oscar-winning character Fanny Price, in a new musical adaptation of the 1968 film Funny Girl.
And she looked every inch the Hollywood star as she posed on the red carpet in the fishtail hem frock.
The petite blonde barely had an inch to pinch in the form-fitting bodycon dress, which fell effortlessly over her svelte frame.
She paired her feminine frock with a glitzy silver necklace and a pair of towering heels.
The former soap star complemented her scarlet number by opting for a pop of rouge lipstick.
Natalie continued to channel her inner screen siren as she swept her blonde tresses into a curl side twist.
Lady in red! Natalie looked every inch the Hollywood star as she posed on the red carpet in the fishtail hem frock
Rear-view: At one stage, Natalie turned her back to the lens and offered onlookers a generous glimpse of her gym-honed backside, highlighted by multiple clingy cross-over back straps
At one stage, Natalie turned her back to the lens and offered onlookers a generous glimpse of her gym-honed backside, highlighted by multiple clingy cross-over back straps.
Meanwhile, Casey Donovan poured her figure into an emerald lace ensemble.
The glam Australian Idol winner accessorised her outfit with a pair of hot-to-trot black ankle strap high heels.
Green with envy! Casey Donovan poured her figure into an emerald lace ensemble
At one stage the Funny Girl star was seen running her fingers through her curly crowning glory
At one stage, the Funny Girl star was seen running her fingers through her curly crowning glory.
Elsewhere, Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills, 36, cut a dapper silhouette in a black two-piece suit consisting of a suit jacket, a crisp white button-up shirt and a pair of trousers.
He looked every inch the gentleman in a number of debonair accessories including a polka dot pocket square, a bow-tie and a pair of vintage black frame spectacles.
Specs-appeal: He looked every inch the gentleman in a number of debonair accessories including a polka dot pocket square, a bow-tie and a pair of vintage black frame spectacles
Looking fancy! Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills, 36, cut a dapper silhouette in a black two-piece suit consisting of a suit jacket, a crisp white button-up shirt and a pair of trousers
Pucker up! The pair put on a loved-up display for onlookers as they were pictured in throes of a PDA session
‘Millsy’ momentarily proved chivalry isn’t dead as he was seen fussing over age-defying entertainer, Rhonda Burchmore, 58.
The pair put on a loved-up display for onlookers as they were pictured in throes of a PDA session.
Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke arrived at the event in a glitzy albeit quirky ensemble consisting of a velvet bodysuit, a gold skirt and a pair of fish-net stockings.
Kate, who won Best Original Score for Muriel’s Wedding The Musical alongside Keir Nuttall, styled her trademark blonde locks into barrel curls, which fell loosely under her midnight blue head piece.
Velvet crush: Kate Miller-Heidke arrived at the star-studded event in a glitzy albeit quirky ensemble consisting of a velvet bodysuit, a gold skirt and a pair of fish-net stockings
Winner! Kate who won Best Original Score for Muriel’s Wedding The Musical alongside Keir Nuttall styled her trademark blonde locks into barrel curls, which fell loosely under her midnight blue head piece
Taking the plunge! The 39-year-old, who has starred in Always Greener, Winners And Losers and Upper Middle Bogan, showcased her peaches and cream decolletage in the plunging gown
Actress Michala Banas stepped out for the glamorous event in a floor-length bedazzled navy ensemble.
The 39-year-old, who has starred in Always Greener, Winners And Losers and Upper Middle Bogan, showcased her peaches and cream decolletage in the plunging gown.
Singer and stage performer, David Campbell certainly proved winners are grinners as he held his Best Actor award he received thanks to his role in a musical for Dream Lover.
The popular TV presenter cut a stylish silhouette in a two-toned suit as he cosied up to his dazzling brunette lady love, Lisa.
Winner are grinners! Singer and stage performer, David Campbell certainly proved winners are grinners as he posed with his Best Actor award he received thanks to his role in a musical for ‘Dream Lover.’
Helpmann awards: The TV presenter (L) cut a stylish silhouette in a two-toned suit as he cosied up to his dazzling brunette lady love, Lisa (R)