Kate Hudson narrowly escaped a wardrobe malfunction with her incredibly low-cut dress
Wearing a vintage silver Versace mini-dress to the American Music Awards last night, Kate Hudson was looking to make a good impression.
But as she took to the stage to introduce the Black Eyed Peas, the 30-year-old narrowly escaped exposing her breasts at the audience as her loose-fitting neckline hung off her chest.
Clearly aware of the lack of coverage the shimmering gown gave her modest cleavage, the How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days actress fiddled nervously with her top as she talked on stage.
Joining her statuesque Nine co-star Nicole Kidman on stage, Hudson incited giggles from the audience as she repeatedly touched her plunging neckline.
But once backstage at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, Hudson appeared much more relaxed about her dress now she was out of the public glare.
The New York Yankees player, who Hudson has been dating since May, was also on presenting duty at the ceremony, introducing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
The mother-of-one has always been confident about her body, and despite her small chest, has often worn revealing low-cut tops and dresses.
During an interview with People magazine last year, Hudson said she would consider having a boob job after she finished having a family.
She said: 'Probably after I have all my babies, I'll be wondering. It will definitely be something I'll go think about like every woman after they have babies.
'And then I think, "You know what? I just like being small-chested, and it would feel really weird and bizarre if I was anything different."'
Hudson admitted she was stunned when her breasts were digitally-enhanced for the posters of her 2008 movie Fool's Gold.
She said: 'They are so not my boobs - they look too perfect. Seriously, if I ever wanted to have them done, I'd take this poster to the doctor and say, "This is what I want them to look like."
'You can't help what your genes are. My mom [Goldie Hawn] was way skinnier than I am. With the Hudson gene [her dad, Bill Hudson], I got a little more girth on me, but we're a skinny family.'
Hudson was joined on stage by her latest co-star Kidman, who showed off her slender physique in a loose-fitting pink and grey Balenciaga mermaid gown.
The Australian actress was supporting husband Keith Urban, who picked up Favourite Country Male Artist, as well as fulfil presenting duties.
Accepting his award, Urban said: 'I just love you so much baby. This is for you and Sunday.'
At the star-studded bash, there was the usual mix of fashion winners and losers.
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was roundly praised by fashion critics for flaunting her curves in a black and metallic Armani Prive gown.
Colombian singer Shakira also went for figure-hugging glamour arriving in a bright yellow Versace bandeau frock, which complemented her golden hair.
When she took to the stage later that evening to perform her song Give It Up To Me, she shimmered in a Lady GaGa-esque mirrorer mini-dress.
Leona Lewis was predictable as she arrived on the red carpet in a shorter version of the black PVC Vivienne Westwood gown she has been wearing often in recent weeks.
