Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger puts on a leggy display in plunging black gown as she joins glam Cara Delevingne, Sheridan Smith, Hannah Waddingham and Sarah Snook in leading star-studded arrivals

Nicole Scherzinger, Cara Delevingne, Sheridan Smith, Hannah Waddingham and Sarah Snook were the picture of glamour on Sunday as they led the star-studded arrivals at the 2024 Olivier Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Nicole, 45, who won Best Actress in a musical for her role in Sunset Boulevard, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging black gown, with a daringly high slit to showcase her long legs.

The Pussycat Dolls star flashed some major sideboob in the revealing dress, which cinched her in at her tiny waist.

The singer boosted her height in patent leather high heels and oozed confidence as she took to the red carpet. 

Nicole gave her striking look some added dramatic flair with a long silver necklace and a pair of dangling diamond earrings.

Nicole Scherzinger, Cara Delevingne , Sarah Snook, and Sheridan Smith (L-R) were the picture of glamour on Sunday night as they led the star-studded arrivals at the 2024 Olivier Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall

Nicole, 45, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging black gown, with a daringly high slit to showcase her long legs

The Pussycat Doll flashed some major sideboob in the revealing dress, which cinched her in at her tiny waist

Sarah (L) was honoured as Best Actress while Nicole (R) walked away with Best Actress in a Musical 

Her raven black hair was styled in a neat plait and she was joined by her fiancé Thom Evans, who looked handsome in a black tuxedo and bow tie.

The smitten couple shared a look of love as they posed together, after Thom popped the question to the star last summer.

Sarah, 36, who won Best Actress, dazzled in a black velvet gown with tied bow sleeves.

She looked in cheerful spirits as she posed up a storm ahead of the ceremony, adding emerald and diamond earrings and sporting a light palette of makeup.

Sarah, known for her starring role in HBO series Succession, plays an impressive 26 characters in the one-woman West End production of Oscar Wilde's A Picture Of Dorian Gray.

She stars as male characters including Gray and Basil Hallward as well as female characters such as actress Sibyl Vane.

Adapted and directed by Sydney Theatre Company's artistic director Kip Williams, the play has already had successful runs in Adelaide, Auckland and Melbourne with actress Eryn Jean Norvill starring.

Hannah, 49, who is hosting the dazzling ceremony, put on a glamorous display in a glitzy purple gown.

The singer, who won Best Actress in a Musical, boosted her height in patent leather high heels. She starred as Norma Desmond in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical Sunset Boulevard

Nicole completed her striking look with a long silver necklace and a pair of dangling diamond earrings

Her raven black hair was styled in a neat plait and she was joined by her fiancé Thom Evans, who looked handsome in a black tuxedo and bow tie

The smitten couple shared a look of love as they posed together, after getting engaged last summer

Nicole flashed her legs in the incredibly thigh-high split garment

She looked in cheerful spirits as she posed up a storm ahead of the ceremony, adding emerald and diamond earrings and sporting a light palette of makeup 

Sarah, known for her starring role in HBO series Succession, plays an impressive 26 characters in the one-woman West End production of Oscar Wilde's A Picture Of Dorian Gray

Hannah, 49, who is hosting the dazzling ceremony, put on a glamorous display in a glitzy purple gown

The actress wowed in the sexy thigh-high split dress, adorned with sparkling embellishments on the semi-sheer gown

As she entered the ceremony, Hannah struck a pose on the staircase in her jaw-dropping ensemble and couldn't help but play up for the cameras, pulling poses and throwing out kisses

Hannah accessorised the outfit with glamorous silver jewellery and swept her blonde locks in a curly up-do while sporting radiant makeup

Hannah's third outfit swap saw her change into a glamorous strapless silver ensemble

Cara, 31, showed off plenty of skin as she arrived in a show-stopping backless gown, leaving many of her tattoos on full display

The sparkling number boasted a pale blue bodice with black lines criss-crossing her waist, and a bright red sequinned skirt with thigh-high slit at the back 

The model and actress plaited her hair into a long braid and donned a pair of strappy black high heels. She kept her jewellery simple, opting for a pair of diamond stud earrings and sported a light palette of makeup to showcase her natural beauty

Cara took the opportunity to pose for a photo with Nicole outside the venue ahead of the ceremony 

The actress wowed in the sexy thigh-high split dress, adorned with sparkling embellishments on the semi-sheer gown.

As she entered the ceremony, Hannah struck a pose on the staircase in her jaw-dropping ensemble and played up to the cameras.

Hannah accessorised the outfit with glamorous silver jewellery and swept her blonde locks in a curly up-do.

Cara, 31, showed off plenty of skin as she arrived in a show-stopping backless gown, leaving many of her tattoos on full display.

The sparkling number boasted a pale blue bodice with black lines criss-crossing her waist, and a bright red sequinned skirt with thigh-high slit at the back.

The model-turned-actress plaited her hair into a long braid that flowed down her back and donned a pair of strappy black high heels.

She kept her jewellery simple, opting for a pair of diamond stud earrings and sported a light palette of makeup to showcase her natural beauty.

While Sheridan, 42, who was nominated for Best Actress for Shirley Valentine, put on a very daring display at the ceremony.

While Sheridan, 42, who was nominated for Best Actress for Shirley Valentine, put on a very daring display at the ceremony 

The actress donned a black long-sleeved gown encrusted from head-to-toe in diamond beading, which sparkled in the daylight 

Sheridan toted a silver clutch in the shape of a pair of lips, and completed her racy look with sparkling earrings and an elegant updo 

Sophie Okonedo, 55, stood out from the crowd in a stunning one-shouldered gown adorned in a striped red, black and yellow pattern

The actress, who was also nominated for her starring role in Medea, looked radiant as she posed for the cameras

Sophie turned heads as she headed to the Royal Albert Hall in her quirky ensemble

Andrew Scott made a debonair arrival in a black cropped suit jacket over an eye-catching sequinned shirt, left partially unbuttoned to show a glimpse of his chest

The actor, who was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in Vanya, added matching flared trousers and a pair of smart shiny dress shoes 

The actress donned a black long-sleeved gown encrusted from head-to-toe in diamond beading, which sparkled in the daylight.

The glitzy number was completely sheer, allowing a glimpse of her toned figure and black underwear and strapless bra underneath.

Sheridan toted a silver clutch in the shape of a pair of lips, and completed her racy look with sparkling earrings and an elegant updo.

Sophie Okonedo, 55, stood out from the crowd in a stunning one-shouldered gown adorned in a striped red, black and yellow pattern.

The actress, who was also nominated for her starring role in Medea, looked radiant as she posed for the cameras and added chunky gold hoop earrings and a pair of black leather gloves for an extra edgy look.

Andrew Scott made a debonair arrival in a black cropped suit jacket over an eye-catching sequinned shirt, left partially unbuttoned to show a glimpse of his chest.

The actor, who was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in Vanya, added matching flared trousers and a pair of smart shiny dress shoes. 

He was joined in the category by David Tennant for the award, who put on an equally dapper display with his wife Georgia. 

He was joined in the category by  David Tennant for the award, who put on an equally dapper display with his wife Georgia

His beloved wife Georgia, 39, oozed elegance in a long-sleeve midi dress with a bejewelled plunging bustier

The loved-up couple looked happier than ever as they posed arm-in-arm at the glitzy bash before heading into the ceremony 

David couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he approached the venue

Tanya Reynolds looked sensational as she debuted a glam transformation for the ceremony, looking a far cry from her Sex Education character. The actress, 32, played Lily Iglehart - a fantasy-obsessed student with a penchant for erotic alien comics - in the Netflix series

Tanya was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the political thriller A Mirror - in which she stars alongside Trainspotting actor Jonny Lee Miller 

For the ceremony, Tanya donned a sleek black velvet off-the-shoulder gown which was adorned with white bows and flowers. The floor-length gown had a short train which trailed behind the statuesque actress - whose brunette locks were slicked back 

The Doctor Who star, 52, looked incredibly handsome in a gold and black velour blazer, teamed with smart trousers and shoes.

His beloved wife Georgia, 39, oozed elegance in a long-sleeve midi dress with a bejewelled plunging bustier.

The loved-up couple looked happier than ever as they posed arm-in-arm at the glitzy bash before heading into the ceremony.

Tanya Reynolds looked sensational as she debuted a glam transformation for the ceremony, looking a far cry from her Sex Education character.

The actress, 32, played Lily Iglehart - a fantasy-obsessed student with a penchant for erotic alien comics - in the Netflix series.

Tanya was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the political thriller A Mirror - in which she stars alongside Trainspotting actor Jonny Lee Miller. 

For the ceremony, Tanya donned a sleek black velvet off-the-shoulder gown which was adorned with white bows and flowers. 

The floor-length gown had a short train which trailed behind the statuesque actress - whose brunette locks were slicked back. 

James Norton looked dapper in grey tweed double breasted blazer and trousers, while sporting curly hair and glasses

The actor, who was nominated for his leading role in A Little Life, added a black tied and chunky matching boots

Marisha Wallace put on a show-stopping display in a figure-hugging gold gown, that showcased her sensational figure

The glamorous dress was completely covered in sequins and boasted a mini train, while Marisha added to the sparkle with silver earrings

Ruth Jones looked world's away from her Gavin and Stacey character Nessa Jenkins at the ceremony

The actress, 57, who's currently treading the boards in Sister Act The Musical , was the epitome of elegance in a gorgeous green gown

She accessorised with a pair of pearl stud earrings and opted for a minimal make-up look, consisting of a dark pink lip. 

James Norton looked dapper in grey tweed double breasted blazer and trousers, while sporting curly hair and glasses.

The actor, who is nominated for his leading role in A Little Life, added a black tie and chunky matching boots.

Marisha Wallace put on a show-stopping display in a figure-hugging gold gown, that showcased her sensational figure. 

The glamorous dress was completely covered in sequins and boasted a mini train, while Marisha added to the sparkle with silver earrings.

The Celebrity Big Brother star - who was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for Guys and Dolls - matched her makeup to her outfit, with glittery eyeshadow.

Ruth Jones looked world's away from her Gavin and Stacey character Nessa Jenkins at the ceremony.

The actress, 57, who's currently treading the boards in Sister Act The Musical, was the epitome of elegance in a gorgeous green gown. 

Patricia Clarkson looked regal in a black gown covered in gold sequinned lines, boasting a small train

One of the other Best Actor nominees, Joseph Fiennes, looked handsome in a black suit and coordinating bow tie

The actor, 53, was joined by his wife Maria Dolores Dieguez, who looked elegant in a black gown with fringed sleeves

Joseph stopped to take a selfie with British playwright and screenwriter James Graham, who created Dear England - which Joseph stars in

Michelle Visage was sizzling in sequins, as she sported a bejewelled mini-dress with thigh-high boots

The Ru Paul's Drag Race judge, 55, paired the glittering piece with black suede boots complete with silver metallic toe studs and donned a huge set of diamond drop earrings 

Her signature black and grey locks were styled in bouncy waves, while she opted for a striking brown smokey eye and a nude lip

Ruth's chic dress featured a matching cape which draped over her shoulders as she made her way along the star-studded red carpet. 

She completed the look with gold jewellery, including eye catching chandelier earrings and toted her essentials in a sparkly clutch.

Michelle Visage was sizzling in sequins, as she sported a bejewelled mini-dress with thigh-high boots.

The halterneck dress worn by Michelle - who is set to present an award at the ceremony - was complete with black leather lining and a satin skirt, which had a sash of fabric hanging down. 

The Ru Paul's Drag Race judge, 55, paired the glittering piece with black suede boots complete with silver metallic toe studs and donned a huge set of diamond drop earrings.  

Her signature black and grey locks were styled in bouncy waves, while she opted for a striking brown smokey eye and a nude lip. 

Sunset Boulevard came out on top with an impressive seven wins at this year's Awards, while Sarah Snook and Andrew Scott's play also won big.

Nicole Scherzinger was handed the Best Actress in a Musical prize for her performance in Sunset Boulevard while her leading co-star Tom Francis took home the Best Actor in a Musical gong.

Jamie Lloyd won the Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director and the show also won Best Musical Revival.

Elsewhere, Jack Knowles took home the White Light Award for Best Lighting Design; Alan Williams won for the Outstanding Musical Contribution award for his musical supervision & musical direction and Adam Fisher won the d&b audiotechnik Award for Best Sound Design.

Anna Maxwell Martin stunned in a glamorous off-the-shoulder blouse with voluminous sleeves, sporting a bright pink lip for a pop of colour

The actress paired the top with a pair of wide-legged black trousers and pointed white high heels

Michael Sheen graciously handed out autographs to the waiting fans as he made his way into the ceremony

The actor, 55, was joined by his wife Anna Lundberg, 30, who looked ethereal in a floaty strapless white gown

Freema Agyeman stunned in a sequinned fish tail gown with racy cut outs from the Fall/Winter 2023 Michael Kors Collection  

Best Director nominee Sam Mendes arrived in a smart all-black ensemble, opting for a tuxedo with a matching coloured tie and shirt

Callum Scott Howells brought the style in a pale blue shiny suit, teamed with metallic silver loafers

Bonnie Langford looked the epitome of stylish in a black jumpsuit with gold sequin and beaded detailing

Jack Wolfe, who is up for Best Actor in a supporting role in a musical for Next to Normal, looked fashion forward in a black coat, collared shirt and satin neckerchief

Lenny Henry was seen outside London's Royal Albert Hall in a quirky yellow and white pattern shirt

Lenny Henry held hands with his beloved girlfriend Lisa Makin as they posed for a sweet snap with Marianne Elliott

Daniel Mays went for a classic black tuxedo for the event

Andy Serkis posed with his wife Lorraine Ashbourne at the Olivier Awards

Pop star Nicole joked that she first wanted to thank God for stopping her from tripping on the way to accept her Best Actress in a Musical gong.

The US actress and singer also said that she 'was coming for blood' on Broadway ahead of her taking Sunset Boulevard to New York.

She said 'thank God for saving me from that trip right there', before adding that she was 'nothing without him'.

The Pussycat Dolls singer also said that 'coming from really humble beginnings I always wanted to be a singer and do musicals'.

She added that she wanted to do 'so many roles' and joked that the failing Hollywood star, Norma Desmond, depicted in the musical was not 'one of them'.

After weeks of accolades it was almost inevitable that Sarah Snook might lead the winners as the 2024 Olivier Awards got underway on Sunday evening - and so it proved as the Australian star was named Best Actress, and rightly so. 

Snook - best known for her starring role in HBO series Succession - scooped the award for her mesmerising one-woman performance in a new West End production of Oscar Wilde's The Picture Of Dorian Gray. 

Arlene Phillips, who is up for the Gillian Lynne Award for best theatre choreographer, dazzled in a black ruffled gown with sheer sleeves

Myles Frost caught the eye in a black velvet jacket with beaded detailing over a silk shirt, which he left partially unbuttoned, and sported sunglasses

Adrian Lester looked sharp in a black shirt and tie, with a button down tunic layered over the top, embroidered in a blue floral design

Freddie Fox opted for a classic black tuxedo with a cream satin pocket square, but elevated the look by adding a sequinned black tie

Beverley Knight stole the show in a extravagant red sleeveless gown with a dramatic long train

Michael Ball, 61, looked dapper in a navy tuxedo and crisp white shirt

Bridgerton star Luke Thompson arrived in a smart black suit and polished shoes

Hallward, Sibyl Vane and of course Gray himself. 

Elsewhere there was triumph of sorts for Andrew Scott, who surprisingly lost out on the award for Best Actor but found himself among the winners after VANYA, director Stephen Simon's contemporary rendering of the Anton Chekhov classic, claimed the award for Best Revival during the event at London's Royal Albert Hall. 

Scott brings to life multiple characters in adapter and co-creators Stephens' radical new version of the play, with Sunday's accolade coming just weeks after the death of his mother, Nora. 

Adapted and directed by Sydney Theatre Company's artistic director Kip Williams, the play has already had successful runs in Adelaide, Auckland and Melbourne with actress Eryn Jean Norvill starring.

Snook paid tribute to Oscar Wilde, the author of The Picture Of Dorian Gray, for coming up with the story in the first place and paid tribute to the one-woman show's production staff and director. 

While Scott celebrated Vanya's triumph with his colleagues on Sunday night, the much-fancied star missed out on the award for Best Actor, with Mark Gatiss pipping him to the coveted gong. 

Nicole made a very stylish exit following the ceremony as she clutched her trophy proudly  

Sheridan flashed a huge smile as she left the swanky Royal Albert Hall 

She no doubt was heading to one of the ceremony's many after parties with her fellow nominees

Model Clara clutched a programme from the event as she left the venue 

Michelle Visage slipped a leather jacket over her stylish dress as she braved the cold

X factor star Joe McElderry beamed as he said his goodbyes 

Dominic West was spotted signing a programme as he left the venue

Gatiss plays the late screen and stage legend Sir John Gielgud in Jack Thorne's The Motive And The Cue, a theatrical take on the fraught history behind a notorious 1964 Broadway production of Hamlet, starring Gielgud and Richard Burton. 

The British actor told audience members that the announcer had pronounced his name wrong, saying "it is Gatiss" and thanked his husband, actor and writer Ian Hallard, for putting up with his "haircut".

He beat actors Joseph Fiennes, who played England manager Gareth Southgate in Dear England, Happy Valley's James Norton, Doctor Who star and Scottish actor David Tennant and Irish star Scott.

Elsewhere there was triumph for Will Close, whose portrayal of Bayern Munich and England footballer Harry Kane in Dear England earned him Best Actor in a Supporting Role. 

The play, written by James Graham, sees Joseph Fiennes star as England manager Gareth Southgate at the National Theatre and shines a light on the pressures of penalties and Gareth's 'cultural reform' of the national team in his six years as manager.