The Australian Open has long been a magnet for celebrities, and the 2026 tournament was no exception. Among the A-listers spotted in the crowd were Sex and the City star Evan Handler and billionaire Bill Gates. Over the years, Melbourne Park has hosted a glittering array of stars, from actors and musicians to supermodels.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, before their surprise 2025 divorce, were regulars at the tournament, first appearing together in 2008. Model Elle Macpherson attended in 2024 with partner Doyle Bramhall, sharing a PDA moment during the women's singles match between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Oscar winner Will Smith was seen in 2018 enjoying Nick Kyrgios's victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Other notable attendees include Charlize Theron in 2006, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky on a date in 2018, and Elizabeth Hurley with then-boyfriend Shane Warne in 2013. Gordon Ramsay watched Rafael Nadal in 2018, while Kylie Minogue cheered in a bucket hat in 2003. The late Olivia Newton-John waved from the stands in 2005, and Rebel Wilson attended in 2024.
Ana de Armas presented the trophy in 2024, and Jackie Chan was front row at Rod Laver Arena during the 2025 finals weekend. The tournament continues to draw a star-studded crowd year after year.
