Cate Blanchett in Louis Vuitton

I actually like this look -- but to me, it says Rich Professor In a Movie, and not Movie Star Attends Formal Awards Show. It's very daytime and autumnal. A weird choice for this event, IMO. It's not like she doesn't have other stuff she can rewear!

Billy Porter

Meanwhile, Billy is like HELLO HAT TIME.

Elizabeth Debicki in Dior

This is beautiful, if austere. (Which is sort of her red carpet vibe in general.)

Lesley Manville

Together, Lesley Manville and Elizabeth Debicki look like two Greek goddesses who've zipped down to earth to deal with some slightly aggravating errands.

Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman

I do appreciate Brody's commitment to the giant brooch.

Samantha Barks

This skirt has teeny polka dots, which I love -- and a very aggressive illusion-netting situation, which I do not.

Aigul Akhmetshina

She nailed this.

Beverley Knight

I promised you a sparkly headpiece, and Beverley Knight has delivered!

Sheila Atim in 16Arlington

Simple and streamlined and very chic.

Ewan McGregor

It's hard to tell with the lighting here, but I truly think this suit looks like it was made for a different person. It's short AND sort of too small?

Indira Varma

This is fabulous.

Maya Jama

I really don't get the dress code here. Although she DOES look cute in this.

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell

Don't ask me why the person in charge of this step-and-repeat put everyone in the glaring afternoon sun. (Perhaps they reasonably assumed that an April afternoon in London would be flatteringly cloudy.) These two both look perfectly reasonable.

Imelda Staunton

Delightful!

Idris Elba

AS PROMISED.

Jane Krakowski

I love her. Remember that time she had a issue a public statement because The Daily Mail published that she was dating the My Pillow guy? (She was NOT.) We live in weird times.

Cate Blanchett Is (Arguably) Underdressed, and Other Highlights from the Olivier Awards

Bonus Idris Elba herein.