London’s prestigious Royal Festival Hall played host to a galaxy of stars on Sunday as the film industry’s finest gathered for the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, affectionately known as the BAFTAs. Often seen as a strong indicator for the upcoming Academy Awards, these awards are just three weeks shy of the global cinematic showdown. This year, ‘One Battle After Another’ dominated with an impressive 14 nominations for Best Picture, trailed by ‘Sinners’ with 13 nods, and both ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ earning 11 nominations. The evening promised excitement, with the charismatic Alan Cumming taking the reins as host to guide us through the competition.
However, before any golden masks are handed out, the true spectacle begins on the red carpet. Join us as we chronicle every dazzling entrance and unveil the captivating ensembles worn by this year’s nominees and presenters.
Odessa A’zion, a nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Marty Supreme,” graced the red carpet in a stunning layered black lace gown.Chase Infiniti, a double nominee for both the Rising Star award and Best Leading Actress for “One Battle After Another,” captivated in a vibrant maroon strapless gown.The musical talent behind “KPop Demon Hunters,” Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna, made a synchronized entrance, each sporting unique, stylish ensembles.Host of the evening, Alan Cumming, brought his signature flair in a striking dress-length blazer adorned with a vibrant fringe pattern and a bold collar brooch.Emily Watson, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “Hamnet,” chose an elegant dark brown off-the-shoulder gown with a subtle train.Oliver Laxe, director of “Sirat,” a nominee in the Best Film Not in the English Language category, opted for a stylish blue velvety suit.Saja Kilani, representing “The Voice of Hind Rajab” (a nominee for Best Film Not in the English Language), stunned in a long-sleeved white fluffy dress.Best Supporting Actor nominee Stellan Skarsgard, recognized for “Sentimental Value,” exuded classic sophistication in a sharp black tuxedo.Actress Kerry Washington graced the event in an elegant dark navy gown featuring a shimmering sequined bodice.Motaz Malhees, another representative from the Best Film Not in the English Language nominee “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” presented a stylish black suit embellished with intricate jeweled floral details.Sarah Niles radiated confidence in a vibrant turquoise strapless dress, posing gracefully on the red carpet.
