Olivier Awards 2023: Laura Whitmore exudes chic in all black as she arrives at the star-studded ceremony following her West End debut
Laura Whitmore cut a stylish figure as she arrived at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.
The former Love Island host, 37, looked sensational in an all-black ensemble as she put up a storm for the cameras.
Laura slipped into a pair of wide leg trousers which she paired with a matching waistcoat and a chic blazer slung over her shoulders.
She wore large statement earrings and carried her evening essentials in a black clutch bag.
She accentuated her features with a radiant makeup palette and pulled her blonde locks back into a bun.
Style: Laura Whitmore, 37, cut a stylish figure as she arrived at the Laurence Olivier Awards 2023 at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday
Chic: The former Love Island host looked sensational in an all-black ensemble as she staged a storm for the cameras
Laura hit the boards last September after trading her television career for a starring role in 2:22 A Ghost Story.
The character of Jenny was previously played to great acclaim by Lily Allen before Girls Aloud’s Cheryl succeeded Laura in the role.
Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer both won their first Olivier Awards at the star-studded ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.
While the Killing Eve star’s one-woman show Prima Facie won Best New Play, A Streetcar Named Desire, which starred Paul, triumphed in Best Revival.
The Irish actor, 27, won for his powerful performance as Stanley Kowalski after a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre.
In his speech, Paul thanked his beloved mother Dearbhla, who is being treated for cancer, before adding, “I hope you’re feeling better.”
Addressing the diagnosis herself on social media, his mother previously told her followers that she started “living with cancer” after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer, in July 2022.
On stage: Laura hit the stages last September after trading her TV career for a starring role in 2:22 A Ghost Story
Big win: Paul Mescal (left) and Jodie Comer (right) both won their first Olivier Awards at the star-studded ceremony
celebrations! The duo posed backstage together after their big wins
Meanwhile, Killing Eve star Jodie, 30, triumphed and won Best Actress for her role in a female play Prima Facie.
During her speech, she told the star-studded audience, “I’m so blown away. This piece changed my life. I am so grateful and I have so many people to thank.
“Suzie Miller for writing the most exquisite play I’ve ever had the privilege of reading.”
hold it up! Paul triumphantly held his award up to the sky
On stage: Paul completed a sold-out performance of the play at the Almeida Theater in February and moved to the West End’s Phoenix Theater for a six-week run last month
“One thing I want to say to all the kids who haven’t been to drama school, who can’t afford to go to drama school, who have been rejected from drama school, don’t let anyone tell you that’s the case.” not possible.
“It may take the stars to align and you to find generous, kind and patient people, but it is possible.
“Mom, dad, I love you, and my grandpa turns 82 today, so happy birthday.”
The play that follows the story of a brilliant lawyer who has risen from her working class beginnings to the pinnacle of the profession before an unexpected event changes her life.
After receiving critical acclaim for her performance at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Jodie will bring the play to Broadway later this month.
Before the ceremony, she told the PA news agency: “It’s incredible. I could never have dreamed of the response and reaction (to the piece), it really feels like the audience has become as much a part of it as we are.
“It’s so incredibly heartwarming to be at the theater every night and feel everyone’s presence and the energy shared, so I’m so excited, I’m very happy to be able to visit again.”
Olivier Awards 2023: The Winners
Best actor
Tom Hollander – Patriots
Paul Mescal – A Streetcar Named Desire – WINNER
Rafe Spall – To kill a mockingbird
David Tennant – Good
Giles Terera – Blues for an Alabama Heaven
Best Actor in a Musical
Alon Moni Aboutboul – The band’s visit
Arthur Darvill – Oklahoma
Julian Ovenden – South Pacific
Andrew Rannells – Tammy Faye
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Mark Akintimehin, Emmanuel Akwafo, Nnabiko Ejimofor, Darragh Hand, Aruna Jalloh and Kaine Lawrence – For black boys who have considered suicide when the hue gets too strong
Will Keen – Patriots – WINNER
Elliot Levey – Good
David Moorst – Killing a Mockingbird
Sule Rimi – Blues for an Alabama Heaven
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Rose Ayling-Ellis – As You Like It
Pamela Nomvete – To kill a mockingbird
Caroline Quentin – Jack Absolute is flying again
Sharon Small – Good
Anjana Vasan – A Streetcar Named Desire – WINNER
Best Director
Rebecca Frecknall – A streetcar named Desire
Robert Hastie – Standing at the Rim of Heaven
Justin Martin – Prima facie
Phelim McDermott – My Neighbor Totoro – WINNER
Bartlett Sher – Kill a mockingbird
Best revival
The Crucible
Good
Jerusalem
A tram named Desire – WINNER
Best original score or new orchestrations
Standing at the edge of heaven – WINNER
The visit of the band
My neighbor Totoro
Oklahoma
Best Actress
Jodie Comer – Prima Facie – WINNER
Patsy Ferran – A streetcar named Desire
Mei Mac – My Neighbor Totoro
Janet McTeer-Pheadra
Nicola Walker – The corn is green
Best Actress in a Musical
Katie Brayben – Tammy Faye – WINNER
Anoushka Lucas – Oklahoma
Miri Mesika – The visit of the band
Faith Omole – Standing on the sky’s edge
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Sharif Afifi – The band’s visit
Peter Polycarpou – The visit of the band
Clive Rowe – in Sister Act
Zubin Varla – Tammy Faye – WINNER
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Beverly Knight – Sylvia – WINNER
Maimuna Memon – Standing on the sky’s edge
Liza Sadovy—Oklahoma
Marisha Wallace – Oklahoma
Best New Piece
For black boys who have considered suicide when the hue gets too strong
patriots
Prima Facie – WINNER
Killing a mockingbird
Best New Musical
The visit of the band
Standing at the edge of heaven – WINNER
Sylvia
Tammy Faye
Best Revival of a Musical
my beautiful lady
Oklahoma – WINNER
sister act
South Pacific
Best entertainment or comedy
Jack and the Beanstalk
My Neighbor Totoro – WINNER
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