The 2023 BAFTA Awards is one of the most star-studded events of the year, showcasing the best of the British and international film industries.
Held at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, the red carpet was filled with A-listers dressed in their finest attire, eager to show off their fashion sense and celebrate the achievements of their peers.
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The ceremony, hosted by Alison Hammond and Richard E. Grant, was attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales and nominees Jamie Lee Curtis, Viola Davis, and Michelle Yeoh, who was in the running for Best Actress.
Tonight's awards recognised excellence in various categories, including best film, best director, best actor, best actress, and much more. The night was filled with suspense, as some of the biggest names in the industry are up for awards in various categories.
Keep scrolling to find out the winners of this year's British Academy Film Awards...
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© Photo: Getty ImagesRichard E. Grant and Alison Hammond were the hosts at this year's BAFTAs
BAFTA 2023 highlights
- Austin Butler won Leading Actor while Cate Blanchett took the award for Leading Actress
- Tributes were paid in a moving In Memoriam clip
- Prince William was left emotional over the late Queen's tribute
- Wrong winner for Supporting Actress was announced
- Richard E Grant makes dig at Will Smith's Oscars slap
The big winners
For the first time, the final four awards of the show were announced live on the night, allowing audiences to experience the winners in real-time. All Quiet on the Western Front won seven BAFTAs: Best Film; Director for Edward Berger; Film Not in the English Language; Adapted Screenplay; Cinematography; Original Score and Sound. The Banshees of Inisherin won four BAFTAs and Elvis took home four BAFTAs.
The film's main star Austin, who starred as Elvis Presley, won the award for best Leading Actor while Leading Actress was won by Cate Blanchett for Tár.
In Memoriam
A touching In Memoriam clip also played, paying tribute to late stars Anne Heche, William Hurt, Olivia Newton-John and Robbie Coltrane. Towards the end of the tribute, a fitting clip of Harry Potter star Robbie in his role as Rubeus Hagrid was shown to the audience. The camera then panned to his co-star Emma Thompson, who was sat with her husband Greg Wise, as she looked visibly moved and applauded the heartbreaking tribute.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince William and Princess Kate made quite the entrance on the red carpet at the 2023 BAFTAs. William, 40, looked smart in a black velvet tuxedo while Kate looked stunning in a reworked Alexander McQueen one-shoulder gown and statement black arm gloves. She also chose statement earrings from high street favourite, Zara. Prince William has been the president of Bafta since 2010, and Kate first attended the event with her husband in 2017. She started a tradition for wearing British designers on the Bafta red carpet, choosing a black McQueen gown.
Prince William and Princess Kate looked incredible
During one emotional moment, the Prince looked visibly emotional as Dame Helen Mirren paid a special tribute to his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. As an image of the monarch flashed up on screen, Dame Helen said: "Your Majesty, you were our nation's leading star." The actress, 77, has portrayed the monarch on the silver screen and on the stage, winning an Oscar and Bafta for her depiction in 2006's biographical drama The Queen.
Wrong winner announced
Although the BBC decided to edit this part, CODA actor Troy Kotsur appeared on stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actress but mistakenly announced Carey Mulligan's name before it was confirmed Kerry Condon was the actual winner. Carey was nominated in the category for her role as Meghan Twohey in the film She Said while Kerry was nominated for her part as Siobhán Súilleabháin in The Banshees of Inisherin. It's not clear how the mix-up occurred but Kerry then swiftly took to the stage to accept her award.
Accepting the award, Kerry said: "Thank you Martin (McDonagh) for this part, and thank you for all the parts you gave me throughout my career. You make me so proud to be an Irish woman."
New BAFTA hosts
Actor Richard E Grant hosted the 76th annual film awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall while This Morning presenter Alison was at the helm the Bafta Studio, an immersive and access-all-areas experience, as part of the BBC One show. During his opening speech, BAFTA presenter Richard made a dig at Will Smith's Oscars slap. The Withnail and I actor, who hosted the awards, took to the stage to welcome guests to the ceremony when he made a joke about the jaw-dropping moment which took place last March.
BAFTA 2023 complete winners list:
Best Film
All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERThe Banshees of InisherinElvisEverything Everywhere All At OnceTár
Director
Edward Berger, All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERMartin McDonagh, The Banshees of InisherinPark Chan-Wood, Decision to LeaveDaniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All At OnceTodd Field, TárGina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King
Leading Actress
Cate Blanchett, Tár - WINNERViola Davis, The Woman KingDanielle Deadwyler, TillAna de Armas, BlondeEmma Thompson, Good Luck to You, Leo GrandeMichelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All At Once
© Photo: Getty ImagesCate Blanchett was named Best Leading Actress
Leading Actor
Austin Butler, Elvis - WINNERColin Farrell, The Banshees of InisherinBrendan Fraser, The WhaleDaryl McCormack, Good Luck to You, Leo GrandePaul Mescal, AftersunBill Nighy, Living
EE Rising Star
Emma Mackey - WINNERAimee Lou WoodDaryl McCormackNaomi AckieSheila Atim
Outstanding British Film
The Banshees of Inisherin - WINNERAftersunBrian and CharlesEmpire of LightGood Luck to You, Leo GrandeLivingRoald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalSee How They RunThe SwimmersThe Wonder
British Short Animation
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - WINNERMiddle WatchYour Mountain Is Waiting
Costume Design
Elvis - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontBabylonAmsterdamMrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Makeup and Hair
Elvis - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontThe BatmanRoald Dahl's Matilda The MusicalThe Whale
© Photo: RexAustin Butler as Elvis
Production Design
Babylon - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontThe BatmanElvisGuillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
Documentary
Navalny - WINNERAll That BreathesAll the Beauty and the BloodshedFire of LoveMoonage Daydream
British Short Film
An Irish Goodbye - WINNERThe Ballad of Olive MorrisBazigagaBus GirlA Drifting Up
Original Screenplay
The Banshees of Inisherin - WINNEREverything Everywhere All At OnceThe FabelmansTarTriangle of Sadness
© Photo: Disney+Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in The Banshees of Inisherin
Original Score
All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERThe Banshees of InisherinEverything Everywhere All At OnceBabylonGuillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio
Special Visual Effects
Avatar: The Way of Water - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontTop Gun: MaverickEverything Everywhere All At OnceThe Batman
The Fellowship
Costume designer Sandy Powell - RECIPIENT
Sound
Avatar: The Way of Water - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontElvisTop Gun: MaverickTár
Animated Film
Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio - WINNERMarcel The Shell With Shoes OnPuss In Boots: The Last WishTurning Red
Outstanding Debut by British Writer, Director or Producer
Charlotte Wells, Aftersun - WINNERGeorgia Oakley, Helen Sifre, Blue JeanMarie Liden, Electric MaladyKaty Brand, Good Luck to You, Leo GrandeMaia Kenworthy, Rebellion
Cinematography
All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERElvisThe BatmanEmpire Of LightTop Gun: Maverick
© Photo: NetflixThe makers behind All Quiet on the Western Front picked up various awards
Editing
Everything Everywhere All At Once - WINNERAll Quiet on the Western FrontThe Banshees of InisherinElvisTop Gun: Maverick
Casting
Elvis - WINNERAftersunAll Quiet on the Western FrontEverything Everywhere All At OnceTriangle of Sadness
Film Not in the English Language
All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERArgentina, 1985CorsageDecision to LeaveThe Quiet Girl
Supporting Actress
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin - WINNERAngela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverHong Chau, The WhaleDolly De Leon, Triangle of SadnessJamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All At OnceCarey Mulligan, She Said
© Photo: Getty ImagesKerry Condon won the award for Supporting Actress
Supporting Actor
Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin - WINNERBrendan Gleeson, The Banshees of InisherinKe Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All At OnceEddie Redmayne, The Good NurseAlbrecht Schuch, All Quiet on the Western FrontMicheal Ward, Empire of Light
Adapted Screenplay
All Quiet on the Western Front - WINNERLivingThe Quiet GirlShe SaidThe Whale
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