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Hollywood stars and Aussie talent at the AACTA's on Friday.

Hollywood stars and Aussie talent at the AACTA's on Friday. Credit: Getty Images

AACTA red carpet 2026: Australia’s TV and film stars gather to celebrate industry excellence

Zach MargoliusPerthNow

Fri, 6 February 2026 3:47PM

The nation’s top film and TV figures have landed on the 2026 AACTA Awards Industry Gala red carpet in celebration of the Aussie entertainment industry’s highest achievers.

With Hollywood filmmakers, movie stars and next generation gathering at the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts, here are some of the sharpest looks from the faces you know, and the stars of the future.

Succession co-stars Sarah Snook and Brian Cox.

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Succession co-stars Sarah Snook and Brian Cox. Picture: Don Arnold/Getty Images for AACTA

Delta Goodrem poses with fans.

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Delta Goodrem poses with fans. Picture: Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images for AACTA

heartbreak High’s Gemma Chua-Tran

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heartbreak High’s Gemma Chua-Tran Picture: Don Arnold/Getty Images for AACTA

Gemma Chua-Tran and Shabana Azeez.

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Gemma Chua-Tran and Shabana Azeez. Picture: Sam Tabone/Getty Images for AACTA

Horror filmmaker Danny Philippou and Bring Her Back star Jonah Wren Phillips.

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Horror filmmaker Danny Philippou and Bring Her Back star Jonah Wren Phillips. Picture: Don Arnold/Getty Images for AACTA

Disney star Mekonnen Knife

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Disney star Mekonnen Knife Picture: Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images for AACTA

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