This year, we’ve had to carve out a whole new way of living.
But today, there’s finally a sense of normality as the red carpet is rolled out for the local entertainment industry’s night of nights – the 10th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.
However in a bid to keep the event as COVID-safe as possible, two ceremonies will be held – a film ceremony and a TV/online ceremony.
The 2020 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel will be hosted by Rove McManus, Susie Youssef and Tom Gleeson.
Names like Deborah Hutton, Rove McManus and Rob Collins have led the bevy of A-list stars turning heads on the red carpet at the The Star in Sydney.
George MacKay, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Toby Wallace and Hugo Weaving will battle it out in the Best Lead Actor category, while Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Laura Gordon, Elisabeth Moss, Lupita Nyong’o and Eliza Scanlen are up for the Best Lead Actress gong.
On the small screen, The Amazing Race Australia, Australian Survivor: All Stars, The Block, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Masterchef Australia and The Real Dirty Dancing have been nominated for Best Reality Series.
Scroll through to check out all the best moments from the red carpet!
His leading lady! It was date night for Rove McManus and his actress wife Tasma Walton.
In a sea of dark dresses, Rosehaven‘s Celia Pacquola stands out in this one-shouldered fuchsia frock.
We’re all for Lincoln Younes and Fayssal Bazzi’s bromance.
Former Home And Away star Lincoln Younes can do no wrong in this tux with a twist – how chic is the felt floral pattern?
Best Guest or Supporting Actress nominee Tasma Walton stuns in a bohemian style black dress but it’s the ankle boots which give it a tough twist.
The Other Guy star Matt O’Kine looks dapper in a three-piece suit.
Dripping in diamonds, Best Presenter nominee Deborah Hutton brings her A-list fashion game in this plunging Pronovias gown.
The Block‘s is giving us major 1920s flapper vibes in this cocktail number.
MasterChef judges Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen make for one stylish trio.
What’s a red carpet without a serious serving of sparkle? Actress Bronte Bailey’s metallic gold frock certainly delivers on the shimmer and shine front.
Presenter Tegan Martin adds a very punchy touch of pizazz at the back of her strapless white gown with an oversized bow detail.
Best Online Drama or Comedy nominee for his web series Ding Dong I’m Gay, Tim Spencer, also got the oversized bow memo!
Comedian and AACTA host Susie Youssef makes a jaw-dropping entrance in this dazzling black tulle creation.
Best Supporting Actress nominee Bella Heathcote admitted she was excited to be attending her first red carpet since February. “It’s pretty cool to feel like there’s hope that things might be returning to normal. It’s also fun to get dressed up again,” the Relic star said.
Best Supporting Actor nominee Rob Collins sure knows how to rock a classic suit and black-rimmed glasses combo with aplomb.
Power trio, assemble! Fayssal Bazzi, Thea McLeod and Paul Ireland pose together.
Former Home And Away actress Eliza Scanlen opts for a simple yet chic black dress, which features subtle cut-outs and bejewelled detailing.
AACTAs host Rove MacManus strikes a pensive pose.
This is what award shows look like in 2020! A cardboard version of Chris Hemsworth pads out empty tables. And can you spot the cut-out versions of Hamish and Andy in the background, too?
A Chris Hemsworth cut-out is almost as good as the real thing.
Hosts with the most Susie Youssef and Rove McManus strike a pose.
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