Gold Dinner 2021: The Hemsworths bring Hollywood glamour to Australia's most exclusive charity event

A who’s who of showbusiness, business and politics attended Australia’s most exclusive charity event, the Gold Dinner 2021, at Sydney Airport on Thursday night.

The most high-profile arrivals skipped the red carpet, which was held at the departures terminal, with the likes of Chris and Liam Hemsworth being whisked privately to the venue in the middle of the airfield.

Thor star Chris, 37, was accompanied by his wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, while his younger brother was joined by his girlfriend, model Gabrielle Brooks.

Glittering: A who’s who of showbusiness, business and politics attended Australia’s most exclusive charity event, the Gold Dinner 2021, at Sydney Airport on Thursday night. Pictured (left to right): Lucciana Barroso, Lauren Phillips, Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, Gabriella Brooks and Liam Hemsworth

Other guests included Lucciana Barroso – the wife of actor Matt Damon, who was not present despite currently being in Australia – and Nine presenter Lauren Phillips.

They rubbed shoulders with the likes of actress Rose Byrne as well as host of local stars, including radio personalities Hamish Blake and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli.

The event was emceed by Today show anchor Karl Stefanovic and saw the worlds of entertainment, government and business collide to raise funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation,

Some of the country’s most influential people attended the gala, which was first held in 1997 and has raised more than $30million in the years since. 

Stars of the show: The most high-profile arrivals – including Chris and Elsa – skipped the red carpet, which was held at the departures terminal, and were whisked privately to the venue in the middle of the airfield