While the award's season 'calendar highlight' is indubitably the Oscars, the BAFTAs certainly holds its own. The first ever BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards were held on the 29 May 1949, at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square for films shown in the United Kingdom in 1947 and 1948. Since then the London-based event has delivered year after year of stunning style moments, from the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Liz Taylor and Cher.
In celebration of the uniquely British event we share the most memorable, and more importantly glamorous, BAFTA looks of all time…
© Getty ImagesEmma Stone, 2024
Emma Stone's event dressing around Poor Things was something spectacular to behold. Taking cues from the other-worldly aesthetic of the movie, this puff sleeve orange gorgeous gown was from Louis Vuitton.
© WireImageEmma Corrin, 2024
Emma Corrin's approach to event dressing is so unique and they always bring something unexpected to the red carpet. Wearing one of their favourite labels Miu Miu, we're big fans of the blue tights.
© Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images fMargot Robbie 2024
For the 2024 ceremony, Australian acting sensation Margot sported Armani Privé teamed with Manolo Blahnik shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.
© Joe MaherAmbika Mod, 2023
Netflix's One Day star Ambika Mod wore the most divine corsetted black dress with bright floral accents to the 2023 BAFTA Awards.
© Scott GarfittPrincess Kate, 2023
Last year the Princess donned an all-white gown with long black gloves and a pair of gold floral earrings.
© Joe MaherAmelia Dimoldenberg, 2023
Amelia Dimoldenberg, better known as the chicken shop girl sported a hot pink velvet gown to last year's awards.
© Dave BenettEmma Watson, 2022
Emma Watson opted for a black and white Oscar de La Renta for the 2022 awards.
© Stuart C. WilsonFlorence Pugh, 2020
Florence Pugh was in her hot pink Valentino era back in 2020 and the BAFTA's red carpet was her catwalk.
© Neil MockfordZoe Kravitz, 2020
Zoe Kravitz wears a metallic gold gown with bright red earrings and a matching manicure in the same shade.
Controversial Baftas triumphs
© Dave Benett/Getty Images for BAF1998
Shakespeare In Love star Judi Dench won best-supporting actress despite her fleeting screen time and strong competition from stars of Elizabeth, Saving Private Ryan and The Truman Show.
2004
Another contested award was for Bill Nighy who won best supporting actor for his role as washed-up rocker Billy Mack in Love Actually (Christmas film fans may disagree that the awarding was questionable).
2005
A mostly forgotten film, My Summer Of Love bombed at the box office but surprisingly took home the Bafta for Best British Film.
2006
Leaving Mr Darcy fans heartbroken, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of The Were-Rabbit triumphed over Joe Wright's much acclaimed adaptation of Pride & Prejudice in the Best British Film category.
2014
In the same year Woody Allen was accused of sexual abuse, his film Blue Jasmine was up for three awards: Best Original Script, Cate Blanchett for Best Actress and Sally Hawkins for Best Supporting Actress.
2020
A troubled year for the awards due to their perceived lack of racial and gender diversity (the directorial nominees were all male) leading to the #BaftasSoWhite trend.
2021
Noel Clarke won the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema category but his triumph was short lived as Bafta suspended both his membership and the award after 20 allegations of sexual harassment were made against him.
2024
There was outcry when Andrew Scott received no nominations for his widely lauded performance in All of Us Strangers yet costars Paul Mescal and Claire Foy did.
© NurPhotoJodie Turner-Smith, 2020
Jodie Turner-Smith opted for a bold canary-yellow Prada dress, perfectly showing off her 2020 baby bump.
© Fred DuvalPrincess Kate, 2017
In 2017 Princess Kate chose an off the shoulder floral ensemble, pairing the look with bold sparkling earrings and an elegant low bun hair style.
© Fred DuvalKeira Knightley, 2015
Keira Knightley chose to don a pair of pointed toe kitten heels back in 2015, pairing her sensible shoe choice with a two toned midi dress embellished with applique flowers.
© Mike MarslandLupita Nyong'o, 2014
The actress made jaws drop in a beautiful green Christian Dior dress in 2014.
© Simon MatthewsMarion Cotillard, 2008
Marion wore an angelic Chanel Couture mini dress complete with a white sheer cape.
© Tim WhitbySienna Miller, 2005
Sienna dazzled in a candy cane-esque Alexander McQueen slip dress back in 2005.
© Dave HoganNaomi Campbell, 2000
Proving her supermodel status in a black slinky halterneck dress, Naomi stunned on the BAFTA red carpet.
© Antony JonesGwyneth Paltrow, 1999
Goop founder Gwyneth donned a black corset top and matching maxi skirt, both embellished with beads and floral accents.
© Tom WargackiAudrey Hepburn, 1992
In 1992 Audrey won a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grosvenor House Hotel in a black dress adorned with an oversized white rosette.
© KeystoneElizabeth Taylor, 1967
Liz wore a sequined coat dress with feather trim and her signature lashings of jewellery.
