Bafta Film Awards Draw Celebrities to London
Stars gathered in London for this year's Bafta Film Awards held at the Royal Festival Hall. The event marked a significant night in the UK film calendar, bringing together numerous well-known figures from the industry.
Many female attendees chose ruffled dresses, while others showcased opulent colors and diverse textures such as velvet and sequins. The majority of male guests wore tuxedos, with the notable exception of Paddington Bear, who arrived in his signature duffle coat and hat, presumably prepared with a marmalade sandwich for the evening.
Jessie Buckley, nominated for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, and Chloé Zhao, up for Best Director, appeared together on the red carpet wearing regal blue and gold dresses respectively.
Leonardo DiCaprio, nominated for Best Actor for One Battle After Another, was a familiar face on the red carpet outside the venue.
Paul Mescal, also a Best Actor nominee for Hamnet, was seen embracing his girlfriend, singer Gracie Abrams, prior to the ceremony.
Teyana Taylor, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, wore a deep, rich brown silk ruffled dress that was both fashionable and practical for the evening's temperatures.
Wunmi Mosaku, up for Best Supporting Actress for Sinners, chose a striking layered blue dress that shimmered under the red carpet lights.
Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the Black Panther films and Creed, is nominated for Best Actor for portraying twins in Sinners. He appeared in a dark evening suit accented with a brooch.
Paddington Bear greeted photographers courteously upon arrival, dressed in his characteristic bright blue coat and red hat, prepared for the weather.
Chase Infiniti, who plays Leonardo DiCaprio's daughter in One Battle After Another, wore a sculpted deep crimson dress that flared elegantly at the bottom. She is nominated for two awards: Best Actress and Rising Star.
Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress for Bugonia, opted for a minimalist, full-length black dress with thin halterneck straps.
Jesse Plemons, nominated for Best Actor for Bugonia and recently seen in the TV series Black Mirror, attended with his wife, actress Kirsten Dunst, who wore a bold silk jacket paired with black trousers.
Maggie O'Farrell, the prolific author of Hamnet, wore a predominantly red outfit complemented by striking gold boots and a bold red fascinator.
Alan Cumming, serving as host, stood out with his distinctive hair embellishments and sparkling brooch. The US Traitors host and actor showcased his sartorial flair on the red carpet.
Robert Aramayo, star of I Swear and known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Game of Thrones, is nominated for both Best Actor and Rising Star.
Audrey Nuna, a member of the KPop Demon Hunters girlband Huntr/X and singer of the song Golden, wore a distinctive red, white, and blue ruffled outfit featuring a dog emblem on her skirt.
Rose Byrne, nominated for Best Actress for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a long cream and silver dress with a ruffled hemline.
Odessa A'zion, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Marty Supreme, appeared in a long black lace off-the-shoulder dress.
Erin Doherty, star of Adolescence and appearing in Train Dreams—which is up for a cinematography award—wore a dark silk folded dress with large ruffles in the skirt, continuing her reputation for cutting-edge red carpet fashion.
Noah Jupe from Hamnet and Sadie Sink from Stranger Things, who will star together in Romeo and Juliet on the London stage next month, appeared on the red carpet together.
Carey Mulligan, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Ballad of Wallis Island, chose a simple deep blue silk dress for the evening.
