Oh, Kate Hudson, let us count the many reasons why we love you. One: your poise, confidence, and gregarious effervescence can sway even the toughest of critics. Two: you grew up loved by our personal queen and king of Hollywood, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. And last, but definitely not least, your effortless glamour and signature bohemian-chic style has sparked legions of fans, including ourselves, to emulate your sartorial perfection. Though Kate's red carpet fashions vary slightly from time to time, the blond stunner always stays true to her streamlined silhouettes and favored designers — we're looking at you, Versace.
From Kate's early days in colorful, gauzy creations to her high-wattage moments nowadays, we're recalling all of Hudson's best red carpet moments in honor of her 35th birthday. Get ready to fall hard, if you haven't already, for the enviable perfection that is Kate Hudson.
Kate's dazzling smile rivaled the high shine of her deep-cut Atelier Versace gown.
Kate was the epitome of a bohemian princess in a colorful Valentino strapless gown.
Glowing — and revealing a bit of her bump — at the Venice Film Festival premiere of Le Divorce.
Kate floated on the red carpet in a beaded Atelier Versace.
We're not sure if it's the high-wattage iridescence, sweet bow detail, or posh pleats that makes this Cavalli moment one of our absolute favorites.
For The Skeleton Key's LA premiere, the star left little to the imagination in a super sultry Versace.
The blond stunner tempered her high-shine Dior gown with a braided ponytail and au naturel makeup.
A geometric-print peplum-detail Oscar de la Renta was selected for the leading lady's NYC premiere of Bride Wars.
Kate showed her support for pal Stella McCartney, donning a fully sequined Grecian-inspired gown for the Costume Institute Gala.
Sexy side cutouts upped the ante of Kate Hudson's long black Rachel Roy gown.
For the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Kate looked more boho than bridal in a sharp Pucci gown featuring an extra-low back hem and crystal embellishments on the hip.
Kate showed her love of Versace, posing a vintage creation by the design house. Her red carpet look comprised a beaded bodice and fringe skirt.
For the 2012 Venice Film Festival, Kate wowed in a blush beaded and fringe-detail Atelier Versace gown.
Who could forget this jaw-dropping Alexander McQueen moment?
The actress put her fit figure on display in a blush Gucci halter detailed with a shimmering, plunging bodice and side cutouts.
Seemingly fitting for the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball was Kate's Tiffany-blue Reem Acra stunner. The glamorous gown featured a sweetheart neckline, a satin cinched waist, and a thigh-high slit.
Kate swapped her Atelier Versace for an intricate lace-and-bead Zuhair Murad gown at Vanity Fair's post-Oscars bash.
Where do we even begin with this Atelier Versace creation? When Kate stepped out onto the Oscars red carpet our entire office went silent.