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
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.
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.
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
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.”