Laura Whitmore exudes chic in all black as she arrives at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Olivier Awards 2023: Laura Whitmore exudes elegance dressed all in black as she arrives at the star-studded ceremony following her West End debut

Laura Whitmore cut a graceful figure as she arrived at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

The 37-year-old former Love Island host looked sensational in an all-black ensemble as she posed up a storm for the cameras.

Laura changed into a pair of wide leg pants that she teamed with a matching waistcoat and a stylish blazer draped over her shoulders.

She accessorized with large statement earrings and carried her evening essentials in a black clutch bag.

Accentuating her features with a radiant makeup palette, she tossed her blonde locks back into a bun.

Style: Laura Whitmore, 37, cut a graceful figure as she arrived at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday

Stylish: The former Love Island host looked sensational in an all-black ensemble as she posed up a storm for the cameras

Stylish: The former Love Island host looked sensational in an all-black ensemble as she posed up a storm for the cameras

Last September, Laura stepped on the boards 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 followed Laura into the role.

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer won their first Olivier Award at the star-studded ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

While the Killing Eve star’s one-man show Prima Facie won Best New Play, A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Paul, triumphed in the Best Revival category.

The Irish actor, 27, won for his powerful portrayal of Stanley Kowalski after sold-out theater Almeida.

In his speech, Paul thanked his loving mother Dearbhla, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, before adding: ‘I hope you get well.’

Addressing the diagnosis herself on social media, her mother previously told followers she was beginning to “live with cancer” as she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is a type of bone marrow cancer, in July 2022. .

On stage: Last September, Laura hit the charts after trading her television career for a starring role in 2:22 A Ghost Story.

On stage: Last September, Laura hit the charts after trading her television career for a starring role in 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Big win: Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer won their first Olivier Awards at star-studded ceremony

Trump: Jodie Comer pictured

Big win: Paul Mescal (left) and Jodie Comer (right) won their first Olivier Awards at the star-studded ceremony

Celebrations!  The duo posed together backstage after their big wins.

Celebrations! The duo posed together backstage after their big wins.

Meanwhile, Killing Eve star Jodie, 30, triumphed, picking up the Best Actress award for her role in the prima facie play by a woman.

During his speech, he told the star-studded audience: I am so overwhelmed. This work has changed my life. I am very grateful and I have many people to thank.’

‘To Suzie Miller for writing the most exquisite work I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.’

Keep it up!  Paul held his prize up in the sky triumphantly

Keep it up! Paul held his prize up in the sky triumphantly

On stage: Paul completed a sold-out run of the play at the Almeida Theater in February and transferred to the Phoenix Theater in the West End for a six-week run last month.

On stage: Paul completed a sold-out run of the play at the Almeida Theater in February and transferred to the Phoenix Theater in the West End for a six-week run last month.

“One thing I’d like to say to any kid who hasn’t been to drama school, who can’t afford to go to drama school, who’s been turned down from drama school, don’t anybody tell them it’s like this is not possible

‘It may take the stars to align and you meet generous, kind and patient people, but it is possible.

“Mom, Dad, I love you, and my grandpa is 82 today, so happy birthday.”

The play that follows the story of a brilliant lawyer who has risen from her working-class roots to the top of the profession before an unexpected event changes her life.

After receiving critical acclaim for her performance at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Jodie will take the play to Broadway later this month.

Before the ceremony, he told the PA news agency: ‘It’s unbelievable. I could never have dreamed of the response and reaction (to the play), it really feels like the audience has become as much a part of this as we have.

“It’s incredibly moving to be in the theater every night and feel everyone’s presence and shared energy, so I’m very excited, I feel very lucky 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 Sky

Best Actor in a Musical

Alon Moni Aboutboul – The Band’s Visit

Arthur Darvill-Oklahoma

Julian Ovenden – South Pacific

Andrew Rannells as Tammy Faye

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Mark Akintimehin, Emmanuel Akwafo, Nnabiko Ejimofor, Darragh Hand, Aruna Jalloh and Kaine Lawrence: for black children who have considered suicide when the tone becomes too heavy

Will Keen – Patriots – WINNER

Elliot Levey – Good

David Moorst – To Kill a Mockingbird

Sule Rimi – Blues for an Alabama Sky

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 Flies Again

Sharon small – good

Anjana Vasan – A Streetcar Named Desire – WINNER

best director

Rebecca Frecknall – A Streetcar Named Desire

Robert Hastie – Standing at Heaven’s Edge

Justin Martin – Prima Facie

Phelim McDermott – My Neighbor Totoro – WINNER

Bartlett Sher – To Kill a Mockingbird

best revival

the crucible

Good

Jerusalem

A Streetcar Named Desire – WINNER

Best Original Score or New Orchestrations

Standing on the edge of heaven – WINNER

The band’s visit

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 – Corn is Green

Best Actress in a Musical

Katie Brayben – Tammy Faye – WINNER

Anoushka Lucas – Oklahoma

Miri Mesika – The Band’s Visit

Faith Omole – Standing at Heaven’s Edge

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical

Sharif Afifi – The Band’s Visit

Peter Polycarpou – The Band’s Visit

Clive Rowe in Sister Act

Zubin Varla – Tammy Faye – WINNER

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Beverley Knight – Sylvia – WINNER

Maimuna Memon – Standing at the edge of heaven

Liza Sadovy – Oklahoma

Marisha Wallace-Oklahoma

best new work

For black children who have considered committing suicide when the tone becomes too heavy

patriots

Prima Facie – WINNER

Kill a Mockingbird

best new musical

The band’s visit

Standing on the edge of heaven – WINNER

Silvia

Tammy Faye

Best Revival of a Musical

My beautiful lady

Oklahoman – WINNER

sister act

South Pacific

Best Entertainment or Comedy

Jack and the magic beans

My Neighbor Totoro – WINNER

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