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35 of Kate Hudson's Most Gorgeous Fashion Moments

She always keeps the looks coming.

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Kate Hudson has always been a fashion icon. Even since she reached superstardom from playing Penny Lane in Almost Famous (a movie with no shortage of amazing costumes), the lovable Hollywood star has been churning out incredible look after incredible look at red carpet premieres, awards shows, galas, and more. Whether dressed in elaborate designer gowns or sporting pared-down two-pieces, the award-winning actress does not miss when it comes to serving a stylish look.

From donning countless designer duds (Versace! Valentino! Gucci! Alexander McQueen!) to wearing head-turning accessories, here are 35 of Kate Hudson’s most gorgeous fashion moments.

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1998: MTV Music Awards

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Back in 1998, a 19-year-old Hudson was photographed in a sheer two-piece outfit that easily fits the transparent fashion trends of today.

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1999: MTV Movie Awards

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The following year, the young actress decided on an off-white corset-looking top paired with a flowy silk skirt, minimal jewelry, and chic, understated heels.

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1999: Girl Interrupted Premiere

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Hudson laughs during the premiere of Girl Interrupted dressed in a velvety red gown with a plunging neckline.

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2000: Almost Famous New York City Premiere

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Not only is the fashion in Almost Famous top-notch, but the looks the cast wore to the film’s red carpet were pretty freaking great, too. Here, Hudson poses next to her then-boyfriend, rocker Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, wearing a slinky, beaded burgundy dress with a plunging neckline.

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2001: 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards

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Only Hudson could turn a simple black dress into a fashion moment. The star is seen here at the Golden Globe Awards in a strappy black dress with dangly earrings. She took home the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture award that night for her role in Almost Famous.

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2001: 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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That same year, Hudson donned a sequined beige dress with a large fabric flower hair accessory to the 7th Annual SAG Awards.

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2002: 59th Annual Academy Awards

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Hudson posed with actor Josh Hartnett at the 2002 Academy Awards wearing a show-stopping gold gown with a front cutout and flared long sleeves.

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2003: 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards

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For the 2003 Golden Globes, Hudson donned a strapless, boho-style gown with a fitted bodice and a flowing train.

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2003: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days World Premiere

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In 2003, Hudson wore a backless pink velvet look with flapper-esque gold accents, strappy heels, and tassel earrings, for the red carpet premiere of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The film, which stars Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, had its 20th anniversary this year and remains a feel-good favorite.

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2003: Alex and Emma Los Angeles Premiere

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Hudson kept the pink theme going for the Alex and Emma premiere, also held in Los Angeles. That night, she wore a drapey pastel pink robe-like dress with glimmering earrings and a stack of gold and silver bracelets.

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2003: Venice International Film Festival

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Here, she’s seen walking into the Venice International Film Festival wearing a silvery two-piece set with a sheer, rosette-studded top and a slinky low-rise skirt. She was there to present her movie Le Divorce, a rom-com that Naomi Watts and Stockard Channing also starred in.

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2004: Raising Helen Los Angeles Premiere

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A year later, Hudson was snapped on the red carpet posing with her brother, actor Oliver Hudson. The award-winning actress wore a lacy pink number with a long sparkly necklace. Raising Helen also starred Joan Cusack and John Corbett and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 2004.

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2005: 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

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A smiling Hudson arrived on the Golden Globe Awards red carpet in 2005 dressed in a sleek and chic chocolate-colored Versace gown with silver heels. Although the dress looked gorgeous, Hudson shared, years later, that it was pretty difficult to sit in. "I spent the Golden Globes not being able to sit,” she told People in 2021. "We didn't even think about it. When I got in the car, I had to stand in it!"

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2005: The Skeleton Key UK Premiere

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For the UK premiere of The Skeleton Key, Hudson wore an eye-catching silver strapless gown with pleated detailing.

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2006: You, Me, and Dupree Australian Premiere

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A year later, Hudson was snapped wearing a red and white floral belted one-shoulder maxi dress to the You, Me, and Dupree premiere in Australia. Her slicked-back ponytail and simple bracelet pulled the whole look together.

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2008: The Orange British Academy Film Awards

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Even though Hudson’s gold sequined dress may have been the focal point of her outfit during the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2008, it’s her oversized emerald earrings we can’t stop admiring.

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2008: Fool’s Gold European Premiere

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The actress was all smiles on the red carpet for the Fool’s Gold European premiere while wearing a one-shoulder green gown with wide asymmetrical sleeves and a bedazzled neckline. The dress was a perfect match for her swept-back hair and light pink lipstick.

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2009: Bride Wars New York City Premiere

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For the premiere of Bride Wars, Hudson wore a black and white strapless gown with an eye-catching geometric pattern. The actress starred in the romantic comedy alongside Anne Hathaway as childhood BFFs who start racing to get married first.

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2009: Nine World Premiere

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Hudson decided to dial up the drama at the premiere for Nine when she wore a strapless white gown with a long train and embroidered bodice. The film, directed by Robert Marshall, boasts a cast full of big-name actors, including Penélope Cruz, Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman, and Sophia Loren. It was nominated for four Oscars.

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2010: 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Hudson always shows up in terrific outfits for the SAG Awards. For the 2010 red carpet and ceremony, the star slipped into a body-hugging Emilio Pucci gown with beaded silver details.

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