Kate Hudson sizzles in plunging all-black outfit and sexy leather gloves as she brings her son, 22, to TIME100 Gala

Kate Hudson put on a sizzling display as she joined fellow A-listers at the TIME100 Gala in New York City on Thursday night.

The Oscar nominee, 47, is being honored in the magazine's 2026 issue among those deemed the 'most influential people' of the year.

She appears under the 'Icons' category, along with the likes of Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu and pop star-turned-mogul Victoria Beckham. 

Hudson brought her 22-year-old son Ryder Robinson, who was dressed in a classic black suit and striped tie, as her plus one. 

She shares Ryder with her ex-husband and The Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, 59. 

For the soiree, Hudson modeled a plunging black top with cape-like sleeves and a sexy pencil skirt.

She amped up her red carpet look with leather gloves, semi-sheer tights and stiletto heels. 

As for her glam, Hudson rocked smoky black eyeshadow and a glossy nude lip. 

Her blonde hair was swept up in an elegant bun with a single strand left out to frame her face.

Hudson accessorized with yellow gold earrings that matched the ornate gold cuff on her right wrist. 

The star-studded event was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center and hosted by Traitors bombshell Maura Higgins and 106 & Park star Terrence J.

As part of being a TIME100 honoree, Hudson had a blurb written about her by her close friend and Running Point creator Mindy Kaling for the magazine.

Kaling revealed just how their 'Hollywood friendship' got started: at an Oscars party.

She recalled them 'both being ignored' at the soiree when they noticed a 'very famous person,' who Kaling would not name, 'cut in front' of them while in line for portraits.

'Kate and I exchanged a quick "did that just happen?" look, and I remember thinking, I want to be friends with her,' Kaling recalled.

Kaling said her friendship with Hudson inspired her to create Running Point, a Netflix sports comedy series that stars Hudson in the leading role. 

'Working together on Running Point, I grew to admire her more. I always knew she was funny, but I learned her timing comes from a place of humility,' she penned.

Kaling went on to call Hudson an 'incredible dramatic actress' with an equally impressive singing voice.

She concluded the writeup by praising her pal for always evolving as well as for her willingness to try new things.

'Kate makes being the coolest girl in the room feel effortless, and then, just to keep it interesting, she keeps changing what that means,' Kaling marveled.

'She doesn't cling to any one version of herself. She keeps moving, keeps trying things, keeps making it look like a very good idea to trust your instincts and go where the fun is.

'And somehow, she makes it all look easy, which is the hardest thing in the world.' 

Hudson was announced as a TIME100 honoree on April 15.

She reacted to the news via Instagram, calling it 'so exciting' and 'an honor.'

Hudson is currently busy promoting the second season of Running Point, which premiered on Netflix on Thursday, April 23.

The show first hit the streaming platform last year and stars Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song, Chet Hanks and Justin Theroux. 

The premise is: 'Isla Gordon (Hudson), overlooked her whole life, is appointed President of the LA Waves basketball team, a family business, when her brother enters rehab. She aims to prove she is the right choice despite skepticism,' per IMDB.