Renée Bargh leads the celebrity red carpet arrivals at 2021 AACTA Awards in Sydney

A dazzling procession of celebrities arrived in style at the 2021 AACTA Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.   

Leading the red carpet arrivals at Sydney Opera House was entertainment reporter Renée Bargh, who sizzled in a dramatic black gown with voluminous sleeves. 

The Extra presenter also revealed a glimpse of skin thanks to her frock’s neckline, which plunged all the way down to her naval.  

Looking every inch the bohemian beauty, Renée wore her blonde hair down in natural waves and completed her look with open sandals and an array of silver rings.  

Joining Renée on the ruby pile was Luxe Listings Sydney star D’Leanne Lewis, who turned heads in a slinky gold column gown.

The one-shouldered frock hugged her curves in all the right places, while a diamond choker added an extra touch of bling to D’Leanne’s outfit.  

Striking look: The Extra correspondent sizzled in a dramatic black gown with voluminous sleeves

Primped: Looking every inch the bohemian beauty, Renée wore her blonde hair down in natural waves and completed her look with open sandals and an array of silver rings

Actress Susie Porter meanwhile courted attention in a Barbie pink gown featuring bow detailing at the shoulders, a dramatic thigh split and a rhinestone-encrusted belt. 

The Wentworth star accessorised her look with a silver rhinestone box clutch bag, drop earrings and strappy silver stilettos. 

Celebrity reporter Justin Hill meanwhile looked thrilled to be attending the glamorous event, as he was spotted jumping into the air for a series of dynamic photos against the media wall.  

Golden girl! Joining Renée on the ruby pile was Luxe Listings Sydney star D’Leanne Lewis, who turned heads in a slinky gold column gown

Think pink! Actress Susie Porter meanwhile courted attention in a Barbie pink gown featuring bow detailing at the shoulders, a dramatic thigh split and a rhinestone-encrusted belt

Jumping for joy! Celebrity reporter Justin Hill meanwhile looked thrilled to be attending the glamorous event, as he was spotted jumping into the air for a series of dynamic photos against the media wall

Elsewhere on the red carpet was actor Daniel Webber, who was dressed to the nines in a black suit and bow tie.

The Escape From Pretoria star didn’t have a hair out of place, slicking his famous red locks down into a side parting. 

Also posing on the carpet was Australian film producer Janelle Landers, who looked elegant in a black-and-white silk gown. 

Suited and booted: Elsewhere on the red carpet was actor Daniel Webber, who was dressed to the nines in a black suit and bow tie

Slick: The Escape From Pretoria star didn’t have a hair out of place, slicking his famous red locks down into a side parting

Chic: Also posing on the carpet was Australian film producer Janelle Landers, who looked elegant in a black-and-white silk gown 

Pop of colour: She topped off her look with silver stilettos, red lipstick and a set of perfectly-painted red toe nails

She topped off her look with silver stilettos, red lipstick and a set of perfectly-painted red toe nails. 

Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy also made a splash on the red carpet as he pulled a series of dramatic moves for the camera. 

The artist made a style statement, mixing a grey suit jacket with a pink-and-maroon striped jumper and black suit trousers. 

Bold arrival: Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy also made a splash on the red carpet as he pulled a series of dramatic moves for the camera

Dressed to impress! Diary Of An Uber Driver actor Sam Cotton also looked suave in his black suit-and-tie combo, finishing off his look with black dress shoes and white pocket square 

Diary Of An Uber Driver actor Sam Cotton also looked suave in his black suit-and-tie combo, finishing off his look with black dress shoes and white pocket square.  

He added a casual twist to the look by going slightly unshaven and leaving his shirt slightly unbuttoned.  

Among the nominees for this year’s AACTA Awards ABC’s new drama The Newsreader led the television categories with ten nominations – more than the higher profile final seasons of established dramas like Wentworth and Mr Inbetween.

In the television category, ABC’s six-part series, The Newsreader leads the field with 10 nominations. 

The 2021 AACTA Awards nominations were been announced last month. ABC’s six-part series, The Newsreader leads the field with 10 nominations. Pictured: Anna Torv and Sam Reid

The series, which is about a 1980s TV newsroom has the most amount of nominations including: Best Drama Series, with director Emma Freeman and actors Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes, and Stephen Peacocke among those up for accolades.

The compelling final seasons of Wentworth, Mr Inbetween, and Jack Irish have also been recognised this year.

Wakefield boasts eight nominations for Best Drama Series and cast including Rudi Dharmalingam, Mandy McElhinney, Harry Greenwood and Harriet Dyer. 

Must-see: ABC’s psychological mystery Wakefield follows with eight nominations for Best Drama Series and cast including lead Rudi Dharmalingam (pictured)

The nominees for Best Entertainment Program include the hugely popular The Block, MasterChef Australia, The Voice and LEGO Masters.

They will vie for awards alongside Amazon Prime Australia’s Luxe Listings Sydney and returning favourite, The Real Housewives of Melbourne.

Competing for Best Drama Series are Clickbait, Jack Irish, Mr Inbetween, The Newsreader, Total Control, Wakefield and Wentworth. 

Critically acclaimed: Competing for Best Drama Series are Clickbait, Jack Irish, Mr Inbetween, The Newsreader, Total Control, Wakefield and Wentworth. Pictured: Wentworth cast

Popular: Wentworth’s Pamela Rabe, Deborah Mailman (Total Control), Mandy McElhinney (Wakefield), Miranda Otto (Fires), and Anna Torv (The Newsreader) are up for Best Lead Actress

The nominations for Best Lead Actor include: Rudi Dharmalingam (Wakefield), Guy Pearce (Jack Irish), Sam Reid (The Newsreader), Richard Roxburgh (Fires) and Scott Ryan (Mr Inbetween).

The nods for Best Lead Actress include Deborah Mailman (Total Control), Mandy McElhinney (Wakefield), Miranda Otto (Fires), Pamela Rabe (Wentworth) and Anna Torv (The Newsreader).

The gents in the running for Best Supporting Actor are The Newsreaders’ Stephen Peacocke and William McInnes, Harry Greenwood (Wakefield) and Mr Inbetween’s Matt Nable and Justin Rosniak. 

Hear it for the boys! The gents in the running for Best Lead Actor include: Wakefield’s Rudi Dharmalingam, Guy Pearce (Jack Irish), Sam Reid (The Newsreader), Richard Roxburgh (Fires) and Scott Ryan (Mr Inbetween)

The Newsreader’s Michelle Lim Davidson and Marg Downey will go head-to-head against Wakefield’s Harriet Dyer, Rachel Griffiths (Total Control) and Noni Hazlehurst (The End).

This year the Best Comedy Performer category expands to eight nominees and include a new category of Best Stand-Up.

Hannah Gadsby, Tom Gleeson, Celia Pacquola, Rhys Nicholson, Lano & Woodley, Anne Edmonds and Lloyd Langford up for gongs.

Nine of the year’s most popular films including Nitram featuring Anthony LaPaglia and Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts are also in competition.