AACTA Awards 2021: All the celebrity looks from the red carpet

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, better known as the AACTAs, has officially kicked off for 2021 with some of Australia’s biggest stars gracing the red carpet.

Rebel Wilson, Russell Crowe, Eric Bana, Taika Waititi, Carrie Bickmore and Lisa Wilkinson are just a few of the famous faces attending the 11th annual event at the Sydney Opera House.

While the actual awards ceremony will air at 7:30pm on Channel 10, featuring live performances from Lime Cordiale, Baker Boy and Steve Kilbey, all eyes are currently on the fashion.

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson showed off the incredible results of her transformation in a zip-up dress.

The Project hosts

Susie Youssef (in custom Velani), Hamish Macdonald, Carrie Bickmore (in a green frock by Jason Grech), Waleed Aly and Lisa Wilkinson brought their A-game to the red carpet.

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin wowed in a plunging white gown with black detailing by Chanel.

Brittany Hockley

Life Uncut podcast host Brittany Hockley wore a jaw-dropping Vera Wang creation featuring a sheer corset and satin skirt with a thigh-high split.

Taika Waititi

Director Taika Waititi donned a sleek black suit.

The Living Room hosts

Miguel Maestre, Amanda Keller (in a white suit by Effie Kats), Chris Brown and Barry Du Bois rocked the red carpet.

Courtney Act

Courtney Act was gladiator-chic.

Eric Bana and Rebecca Gleeson

Eric Bana’s film The Dry is up for 12 awards, including Best Film and Best Lead Actor.

Rachel Griffiths and Deborah Mailman

Total Control stars Rachel Griffiths and Deborah Mailman (in custom Velani) both chose to wear glamorous gowns.

Bonjana Novakovic

I, Tonya actress Bonjana Novakovic opted for a nude illusion dress.

Baz Luhrmann

Director Baz Luhrmann looked very classy on the red carpet.

Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake

Hamish Blake and Zoë Foster Blake were couples goals at the AACTAs.

Osher Günsberg

Osher Günsberg shined in his black and gold suit.

Wentworth cast

The cast of Wentworth, including Susie Porter (in a custom hot pink gown by Daniel Learmont Couture) and Big Brother VIP star Bernard Curry, showed up together.

Simon Baker

The Mentalist actor Simon Baker was all class on the red carpet.

Simon Cohen, D'Leanne Lewis and Gavin Rubinstein

The Luxe Listings Sydney cast made their mark on the red carpet.

Sarah Snook

Actress Sarah Snook wore a vibrant red gown on the red carpet.

Renee Bargh

Entertainment reporter Renee Bargh stunned in a long-sleeve black dress.

Danielle Cormack

Wentworth actress Danielle Cormack rocked a power suit.

Remy Hii

Australian actor Remy Hii has starred in a number of recent Hollywood productions, including The Princess Switch 3, Crazy Rich Asians and Spider-Man: Far From Home.

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