The British starlets were out to impress at the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night, with some of the UK’s biggest names stealing the show with their glamorous gowns.
Leading the arrivals was Florence Pugh, who put on a dazzling display in a pale pink halterneck gown adorned with delicate sequins at the event, which gives out honorary Oscars to some of the most deserving names.
Joining Florence at the event were fellow UK names Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt and Claire Foy, as stars descended on The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood for the occasion.
Florence showed off her incredible figure in the pretty pink dress, which boasted a halterneck and a chic peplum and was adorned with eye-catching sequins.
The Don’t Worry Darling star styled her bobbed tresses into a chic curled bob as she joined her Oppenheimer co-stars at the glamorous event.
![British Starlets Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Claire Foy, Florence Pugh, and Rosamund Pike Stun in Glamorous Gowns at the 14th Governors Awards 2 Florence Pugh dazzled in a pale pink sequinned gown at the 14th Annual Governors Awards on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/07/79833041-12946081-image-m-16_1704872866527.jpg)
![British Starlets Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Claire Foy, Florence Pugh, and Rosamund Pike Stun in Glamorous Gowns at the 14th Governors Awards 4 Rosamund Pike cut a glamorous figure in a stunning red rose-inspired gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/07/79833001-12946081-image-a-17_1704872871462.jpg)
![British Starlets Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Claire Foy, Florence Pugh, and Rosamund Pike Stun in Glamorous Gowns at the 14th Governors Awards 6 Carey Mulligan exuded elegance in a dramatic black gown with fun white detailing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/07/79833033-12946081-image-a-18_1704872871469.jpg)
Florence Pugh, Rosamund Pike and Carey Mulligan stole the show as British stars descended on LA’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood for the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday
![British Starlets Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Claire Foy, Florence Pugh, and Rosamund Pike Stun in Glamorous Gowns at the 14th Governors Awards 8 Also in attendance for the event were Emily Blunt, who opted for a plunging black gown with silver detailing](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/07/79833071-12946081-image-a-25_1704872898198.jpg)
![British Starlets Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Claire Foy, Florence Pugh, and Rosamund Pike Stun in Glamorous Gowns at the 14th Governors Awards 10 Claire Foy oozed Old Hollywood in a dramatic silver sequinned gown](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/10/07/79833089-12946081-image-m-24_1704872893998.jpg)
Also in attendance for the event were Emily Blunt, who opted for a plunging black gown with silver detailing (left) and Claire Foy who oozed Old Hollywood in a dramatic silver sequinned gown
Rosamund exuded elegance in a gorgeous red rose-inspired gown with a dramatic layered skirt as she joined Saltburn director Emerald Fennell and producer Margot Robbie for the awards show.
The actress’ dress boasted a plunging bustier and a matching fitted skirt as she posed for snaps on the blue carpet at the event.
Carey cut a glamorous figure in a stunning black and white gown with art deco-inspired detailing.
The Maestro star styled her blonde tresses into a sophisticated bob as she reunited with her co-star Bradley Cooper for the occasion.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, Carol Littleton and Michelle Satter at the event. The Governors Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s Board of Governors.
Academy President Janet Yang said in a press release of Bassett’s nomination: ‘Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.’
The actress earned two Oscar nominations: first for best actress for 1993’s What’s Love Got to Do with It, and later for best supporting actress for last year’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where she played Queen Ramonda.
Bassett gave a passionate speech, telling the crowd: ‘I have considered acting my calling and not just my career… to be recognized in this way for what I love doing is truly wonderful, and I am beyond grateful,’ as per the Hollywood Reporter.
‘I have had to let it sink in that I am the second Black actress to receive an honorary Academy Award [after the late Cicely Tyson]… and I hope that she is smiling from the heavens that I’m able to join her in that circle of recognition.’
She went on: ‘This, for me, is not just another award.’
The star then named Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to win an Academy Award in 1940, for Gone With the Wind: ‘She historically tore down a barrier… and it would be another 50 years before another Black woman would win an Oscar [referring to Whoopi Goldberg, who won for Ghost]… and still more than another decade before the next historic win [Halle Berry, who became the first Black best actress winner, for Monster’s Ball)… which, after more than two decades, remains “the only.”‘
She then shared the names of all Black actresses who have won Oscars: ‘Ten actresses who are makers of history in our industry. I call their names to acknowledge every one of them this evening for being beacons of possibility and hope for little Black and Brown girls who aspire to one day pursue the dream of becoming an actor.’
During the event Glenn Close was seen introducing Littleton, before presenting the film editor with her honorary award.
Meanwhile legendary comedian and filmmaker Brooks said, ‘This is beautiful. I got to tell you, this means a lot to me. It really means a lot,’ as he accepted his award.