Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson look pretty in pink at Santa Barbara film fest

Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson lit up the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday, strolling hand in hand on the red carpet in matching blush-pink dresses.

Hudson, crowned the festival’s Artist of the Year for her Oscar-moniated performance in “Song Sung Blue,” radiated confidence in a breathtaking gown shimmering with pearl linings and bronze beads.

Paltrow matched her longtime friend’s elegance in a sheer, sleeveless pink blouse over a matching tube bra, showing a hint of midriff above a coordinated mini-skirt with a dramatic train.

Both stars finished their looks with sparkling diamond drop earrings. Hudson wore her signature beachy waves, while Paltrow opted for a sleek ponytail that added a fresh, modern edge.

Hudson won the award for her role as Claire Sardina in the musical drama, which tells the true story of a married couple from Wisconsin who fronted the Neil Diamond tribute band “Lightning & Thunder.”

The honor comes ahead of the Academy Awards in March, where Hudson will vie for an Oscar in the Best Actress category 25 years after nabbing a nomination for her role in “Almost Famous.”