Jennifer Hudson Mixes Leather With Mirror Pumps for Grammys 2026 Red Carpet

Jennifer Hudson made an entrance at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday wearing silver metallic pumps on the red carpet. The singer arrived at the Crypto.com Arena wearing an one shoulder gown with high heels in silver.

The Oscar winner stepped into a pair of pumps in a metallic material that had a mirror-like effect, which stood out on the red carpet. The shoes featured an ultra-pointed silhouette, adding some edge to her look. The heels feature a stiletto heel measuring around four inches.

She paired the heels with a leather one-shoulder dress with a large, bow-like embellishment on said shoulder. The gown featured a sweetheart design that gave it a strapless effect on the other side. The dress featured a high slit on the opposite side and the skirt featured a ruffled effect.

Hudson is nominated in the category of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for “The Gift of Love.” She has garnered nine nominations and two wins through the years, helping her cement her status as an EGOT winner.

When it comes to red carpet fashion, the “Spotlight” singer and television host might embrace an edgy aesthetic; she went with a black leather outfit including over-the-knee boots at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. She also wore a black Gaurav Gupta gown with Jared Atelier jewels on the red carpet at the 2025 BET Awards, and a black blazer-influenced minidress for her performance tributing Jamie Foxx.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year, honor the best music and artists from 2025. Held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night, the 2026 Grammys feature performances by Lady Gaga, Addison Rae and Sabrina Carpenter, among others. Bad Bunny, Chappell Roan, Doechii and Billie Eilish are among the high-profile nominees for Record of the Year. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET.