Stars arrive at the 49th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Tribute Celebrating Nicole Kidman

The red carpet was rolled out for one special Hollywood star at the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award Gala Tribute.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman was this year's honouree, and a raft of A-listers – including the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Naomi Watts – turned out in support of their friend and fellow actress.

Read on to see all the best photos.

The woman of the hour, Nicole Kidman, dazzled in a gorgeous gold sequin gown for the red carpet event.

The Australian actress, 56, was all smiles as she posed for cameras before the award ceremony honoured her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

At one point, Kidman blew a kiss for the cameras on the red carpet.

The Big Little Lies star also posed with her proud husband, country singer Keith Urban.

In a rare family moment on the red carpet, Kidman posed with her two daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, with her sister Antonia Kidman and her husband Craig Marran also accompanying her to the event.

Reese Witherspoon showed her support for her friend and co-star Kidman, arriving in a simple black gown with a thigh-high cut-out.

The 49-year-old chose a pair of bright statement earrings to complement her black outfit.

Joey King was snapped inside the event with none other than Zac Efron, who appeared to skip the red carpet.

Screen icon Michelle Pfeiffer made a surprise appearance at the event wearing a chic black blazer.

Pfeiffer was joined by her husband, David E. Kelley, for the occasion.

Naomi Watts helped honour her friend Nicole Kidman at the gala, dress in an elegent baby blue gown.

Watts paired her off-the-shoulder gown with some delicate drop earrings and kept her blonde hair styled into a chic old-Hollywood bob.

Actor Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Sperry Teller enjoyed a date night on the red carpet at the AFI gala.

Keleigh looked chic in her feminine floral gown, which came complete with a black bow on the bust.

Actress Joey King stepped out in a bold black gown with cutouts around the neckline.

A closer look at King's unique dress.

Joey King and Nicole Kidman enjoyed a sweet friendship moment in front of the cameras on the red carpet.

Actress Jane Seymour also opted for sequins in a gorgeous tiered silver piece.

Seymour paired her strapless gown with a statement necklace.

Actress Lily Rabe and her playwright partner Hamish Linklater both looked glamorous.