Kate Hudson, who recently received an Oscar nomination, and Kerry Washingtons led the best dressed celebrities hitting the 2026 DGA Awards inside the iconic Beverly Hilton hotel, Daily Mail reports.
Kate Hudson, 46, wowed onlookers as she posed in a striking navy blue off-the-shoulder gown, according to the report by Daily Mail.
The curve-clinging number was covered in chunky rhinestone jewels, adding to the overall glamour.
Her signature sandy blonde hair was worn in a half up, half down style, which showcased her delicate silver hoop earrings.
The Almost Famous starlet strutted her stuff in navy blue open-toed heels.
Kate Hudson, who stars in the acclaimed 2025 Song Sung Blue, further accessorized with her massive diamond engagement ring from fiance Danny Fujikawa, 39.
Washington looked sensational while modeling a sexy strapless minidress with a dramatic train.
The Scandal star, 49, had on semi-sheer black tights, heels and dangly earrings to complete her look.
Hamnet director Chloé Zhao, who is nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film, looked elegant in a sleek black gown.
The 43-year-old auteur’s dress was floor-length with cut-outs on the shoulders and dramatic bell-sleeves.
Leonardo DiCaprio made a surprise appearance in honor of One Battle After Another director Paul Thomas Anderson.
The Oscar-winner, 51, had a youthful glow as he made his way down the red carpet in a black suit jacket, trousers and a navy blue dress shirt.
Eva Victor was effortlessly chic wearing a short-sleeved black dress which fell down past her knees and contained a belt that wrapped around her waist.
The French-American star also slipped into a pair of closed-toed black pumps.
Her long dark locks were parted to the side and flowed down straight past her shoulders.
The Sorry, Baby director opted for minimal accessories and added mini earrings for a finishing touch.
Director Elizabeth Lo kept it classy in a fitted, red strapless dress which had sheer material on the bottom hem.
The filmmaker from Hong Kong parted her brunette locks in the middle and allowed the strands to cascade down in light waves.
Hacks showrunner Lucia Aniello also walked the red carpet in a strapless, cream-colored ensemble which was paired with black heels.
She accessorized the look with a flashy gold necklace as well as a pair of mini gold earrings.
Aniello styled her hair into elegant waves while a satin, reddish tint was worn on her lips for a final touch.
Taylor Dearden stepped onto the red carpet wearing a dark green dress with a plunging neckline on the front and fitted waist.
The Pitt actress opted for a pair of closed-toed, silver heels and added a dainty necklace onto her left wrist.
The star flashed a small smile upon arriving to the venue shortly before the ceremony kicked off.
Rebecca Miller dressed for the occasion in a white blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a black shirt underneath.
The filmmaker slipped into a pair of black shoes and flashed a cheerful smile as she posed for a brief photo session.
Kim Gehrig was chic in a pair of black trousers as well as a white button up and dark brown blazer.
The Australian director added a bold orange tint to her lips and carried a sushi clutch bag in her hand.
Liza Johnson donned a satin black dress with a small slit on the front and also opted for black heels.
The director’s shorter hair was parted to the side and fell down straight to nearly brush the tips of her shoulders.
Liz Patrick – who is the current director of SNL – sported a pair of black trousers as well as a matching blazer.
She additionally wore a black satin top underneath and slipped into a pair of black boots for a finishing touch.
Sara Murphy wore a gray blazer as well as a black blouse and slacks on the red carpet.
The One Battle After Another producer also slipped into a pair of black shoes to complete her monochromatic outfit for the evening.
Seth Rogen dressed for the occasion in a black velvet, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black bowtie.
The co-creator of the series The Studio was joined by wife Lauren Miller who donned a gold-patterned dress for the ceremony.
Christopher Nolan opted for a black tuxedo while his wife Emma Thomas donned a dark purple dress and gold heels for the festivities.
Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy – the Co-Chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group – were also spotted at the event on Saturday.
De Luca was dapper in a classic black tuxedo which was paired with a white dress short and black bowtie.
Adby opted for a pop of color in a pair of reddish-orange trousers as well as a patterned blouse.
Steven V. Silver donned a black suit and bowtie alongside Kerri Kenney-Silver who wowed in a strapless black dress with shimmering embellishments.
Filmmaker Matt Wolf was another star who dressed in a black tuxedo while producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff wore a cream-colored satin outfit.
Laura Poitras donned a pair of black flared pants as well as a plain black top and jacket for the event.
The star – who is known for stepping behind the camera for documentary films – held a smile while pausing for snaps.
Companion actor Lukas Gage sported a black, double-breasted suit as well as a white dress shirt and black shoes with chunky soles.
The actor – who has appeared in other projects such as Smile 2 and The White Lotus – crossed paths with other celebrities on the red carpet before the official event started.
Gage combed back his locks and also paused for a quick photo session at the venue.
Sinners director Ryan Coogler was dapper in a black tuxedo which was paired with a black dress shirt and tie.
Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newacheck sported a black suit as well as a white shirt and black tie.
He completed the look for the big night by slipping into a pair of sleek, black dress shoes.