Behold Kate Hudson's Glamorous Style Evolution Through the Years
Kate Hudson is the definition of an It Girl. The actress has not only wowed Us on the big screen, but also on the red carpet.
Through the years, the Almost Famous star has served up breathtaking fashion inspiration, transforming every premiere, awards show or Hollywood event into her own personal runway. From sparkling gowns to silk silhouettes and empowering pantsuits - Hudson has proven to be a fashionable force to be reckoned with.
"If I walk past a store and catch a glimpse of something special in the back, I have to go in [because] I get excited," Hudson told Vogue in a November 2021 interview. "[Fashion] can change your whole mood, brighten your day … I've been lucky enough to wear some truly incredible things and build relationships with the artists who created them, and I don't take that lightly."
Keep scrolling to see more of Hudson's glamorous style:
August 2003
Maternity gone sexy! Hudson, pregnant with her first son Ryder Robinson, walked the carpet in a silver belly-baring two-piece at the Venice Film Festival.
July 2007
True goddess! The Fool's Gold star looked classy in a one-shoulder Dior gown for the design house's runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
January 2009
For the Bride Wars premiere in New York City, Hudson dazzled in a peplum Oscar de la Renta gown with a bold design.
May 2009
Gilded queen! She stuck to her favorite designer, Stella McCartney, for the 2009 Met Gala in New York City, turning heads in a shimmery gold gown and matching Brian Atwood peep-toe pumps.
December 2009
Work it! Hudson owned the red carpet in a dramatic Atelier Versace gown featuring a beaded bodice with a long skirt of ruffles for the Nine premiere in London. She teamed the look with silver satin platform pumps.
May 2010
Never one to fear showing some leg, the Almost Famous star opted to do just that for the 2010 Met Gala wearing an off-the-shoulder Stella McCartney gown with splashes of sequins throughout and a thigh-high slit. She accessorized with nude Casadei pumps and Fred Leighton jewelry.
May 2011
Hudson, pregnant with her son Bingham Hawn Bellamy, looked like a ray of sunshine in a yellow halter style dress by Versace for the premiere of Something Borrowed in Hollywood.
October 2012
Hudson showcased her toned physique in a plunging fire-engine red Prabal Gurung gown and a brown clutch at the amfAR Inspiration Gala in L.A.
January 2013
A dream in Alexander McQueen! The Good People actress put her toned bod in a black gown featuring a plunging, keyhole neckline with a gold metallic collar for the Golden Globes 2013. She completed the look with a Roger Vivier "Boîte de Nuit" clutch.
April 2013
The Glee guest star matched the setting at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball in New York City, wearing a strapless Reem Acra dress with thigh-high slit.
March 2014
Hudson hit all the right notes for the Oscars 2014 in a stunning Atelier Versace gown, which ushered in the talked-about cape trend. She finished the look with Jimmy Choo heels, a Versace clutch, and Neil Lane jewelry.
July 2014
Elegance meets edge! Hudson showed off her toned body in a black Michael Kors column dress featuring a center cutout design.
October 2014
So glam! The You, Me and Dupree actress stunned in a curve-hugging Jenny Packham gown and an Edie Parker clutch for the event honoring her How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days costar Matthew McConaughey in Beverly Hills.
November 2014
Hudson hit the red carpet in a plunging Stella McCartney gown that featured side cutouts and a crisscross back design. She opted to accessorize with Tiffany & Co. diamonds and a plum Jimmy Choo "Mini Charm" clutch at the Baby2Baby Gala in Culver City, Calif.
January 2015
White-hot! The Wish I Was Here actress bared her cleavage in a sexy Versace gown with bold crystal-embellished side cutouts for the Golden Globes 2015 in Beverly Hills. She completed the look with Brian Atwood shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Forevermark diamonds.
November 2017
The Fool's Gold actress rocked an ombre look from Pamella Roland.
January 2018
She donned a heart-dotted look from Valentino at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
March 2019
For the Daily Front Row Fashion Awards, Hudson wore a red sequin number by Oscar de La Renta.
November 2019
She turned heads in a metallic outfit by Prada at the Baby2Baby gala.
February 2020
Hudson looked vibrant in a bright green Tom Ford skirt at the label's fall/winter runway show.
February 2020
She showed off her curves in Vivienne Westwood at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
September 2021
The People's Choice Award winner was a vision in a red Valentino gown at the 78th Venice Film Festival.
September 2021
Hudson popped in a bubblegum pink Michael Kors two-piece set at the Met Gala.
September 2021
She looked like a superhero in a Louis Vuitton cape dress at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala.
November 2021
Hudson wowed in a rose-covered Carolina Herrera look at the Baby2Baby Gala.
November 2021
The Raising Helen actress glowed in a skintight gold gown by Michael Kors at the InStyle Awards.
March 2022
The Skeleton Key star nailed the corset trend in a Carolina Herrera masterpiece that featured a billowing skirt.
July 2022
She rocked a see-through blouse and loose-fitting pants to the Valentino Haute Couture show in Italy.
September 2022
Hudson looked radiant in a sheer look by Oscar de la Renta at a creening of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon.
October 2022
The Golden Globe winner dazzled in Erdem at the 45th annual Mill Valley Film Festival.
November 2022
She sparkled in Elie Saab at the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery premiere in Los Angeles.
January 2023
She shimmered in Oscar de la Renta at the 28th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
February 2023
The Something Borrowed actress nailed the Barbiecore trend in a plunging fuchsia dress at the 34th annual PGA Awards in Los Angeles.
March 2023
Hudson sparkled in Rodarte at the 95th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
March 2023
The Bride Wars star looked like a pink bouquet in Tamara Ralph at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Los Angeles.
July 2023
Hudson showed skin in a bralette and a billowing skirt at the Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week.
March 2024
Hudson looked delicate in a ruffled down with an embroidered bodice at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards, where she performed her single "Talk About Love."
September 2025
Hudson celebrated her role as a Joico celebrity spokesperson by sporting a fabulous dress and hairstyle thanks to her Joico Kate kit.
February 2026
The actress showed off her Chloe dress while posing in the IMDb Portrait Studio at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Palladium.
January 2026
Hudson shimmered in a custom silver Armani Prive dress at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills.
February 2026
Hudson commanded attention in a polka dot Erdem dress featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline at the Annual DGA in Beverly Hills.
March 2026
Hudson looked ethereal in a custom Valentino dress with cape sleeves at the 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angeles.
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This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM.