Jessie Buckley wins over Rose Byrne, Emma Stone and more
Australian star Rose Byrne missed out on BAFTA glory on Monday, shedding within the main actress class to Hamnet star Jessie Buckley. The latter actor, who’s a favourite to win on the Academy Awards subsequent month, is the primary Irish star to win the class on the British Academy Film Awards.
Buckley drew laughter from the gang whereas accepting her trophy, bearing on every little thing from earlier horrible spray tans to working for the “naughty girls”.
“This is nuts,” she mentioned on stage on the Royal Festival Hall in London. “This really does belong to the women past, present and future that have taught me and continue to teach me how to do it differently.”
She then proceeded to checklist her fellow main actress nominees, together with Byrne (nominated for her gripping function in A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Chase Infiniti and Emma Stone. However, she shortly misplaced her prepare of thought, asking the gang to assist her bear in mind the remaining nominees (Kate Hudson and Renate Reinsve).
“You’re all just radical, and you’re doing it for the naughty girls, and I’m in awe of all your incredible performances. Thank you,” she said.
Elsewhere, Australian “it boy” Jacob Elordi – who impressed with his haunting performance as the monster in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein – was also pipped in the supporting actor category, losing to One Battle After Another‘s Sean Penn.
Speaking of One Battle After AnotherPaul Thomas Anderson’s gripping political thriller dominated the 79th British Academy Film Awards. After having been nominated 14 times, the film took home six awards, including in major categories like best film and best director.
Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler’s gothic vampire horror Sinners made history as the most-decorated film by a Black director at the BAFTAs after scooping three prizes, including supporting actress for Wunmi Mosaku and original score for Ludwig Göransson. The film also won original screenplay, making Coogler the first black writer to ever win in that category.
“For all the writers out there, when you look at that blank page, think of who you love, think of anyone who you’ve seen in pain that you identify with and wish they felt better and let that love motivate you,” he mentioned whereas accepting his trophy.
It was a disappointing night time for Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme a chaotic dramedy about an egotistical desk tennis participant. The A24 movie equaled the report for many BAFTA losses in historical past, ending the night with zero wins from 11 nominations. It is now tied with Women in Love (1969) and Finding Neverland (2004).
Its most stunning loss arguably got here when the movie’s main man Timothée Chalamet fell to British star Robert Aramayo within the main actor class. Chalamet was a favourite to win after efficiently scooping prizes at each the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Aramayo starred within the British indie biopic I Swearwhich tells the story of real-life Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson. The movie will land in Australian cinemas on March 26.
The British star expressed his disbelief whereas accepting the prize, pointing to folks within the crowd like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke, whom he additionally beat.
“I honestly cannot believe I have won this award,” he mentioned. “When I was in school, Ethan Hawke gave a talk about longevity as an actor, about protecting your instrument and avoiding self-destructive behaviors. So, to be in this category with you tonight is incredible.”
Alongside Buckley’s win within the main actress class, Hamnet additionally gained excellent British movie, beating the likes of 28 Years Later and Die My Love. And whereas Elordi did not scoop an award for himself, Frankenstein dominated the craft awards, profitable prizes for manufacturing design, make-up and hair and costume design.
Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value It additionally grew to become the primary Norwegian movie to win on the BAFTAs. It took house the prize for greatest movie not within the English language.
The BAFTAs is the most important night time for movie within the UK, typically highlighting domestically made productions. It’s additionally an important a part of the broader awards season, which is able to culminate with the Oscars on March 16.
This yr’s ceremony was hosted by Alan Cumming, greatest recognized for internet hosting the US model of the competitors present The Traitors. He took the baton from David Tennant, who hosted the earlier two award reveals.
His debut was largely applauded, particularly throughout comedic moments like when he handed out British snacks to Chalamet and his companion Kylie Jenner, and additionally “scolded” Paul Mescal for being on his telephone in the course of the proceedings.
The present was punctuated with just a few reside performances, together with from the members of Okay-Pop Demon Hunters′ Huntrix – AJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – who carried out Golden for the primary time exterior the US.
Here are the winners of all the foremost classes on the 2026 BAFTAs:
greatest movie
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- WINNER: One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Outstanding British movie
- 28 Years Later
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- Die My Love
- H is for Hawk
- WINNER: Hamnet
- I Swear
- Mr Burton
- Pillion
- steve
Best Director
- BugoniaYorgos Lanthimos
- HamnetChloe Zhao
- Marty SupremeJosh Safdie
- WINNER: One Battle After AnotherPaul Thomas Anderson
- Sentimental ValueJoachim Trier
- SinnersRyan Coogler
Best Leading actor
- WINNER: Robert Aramayo, I Swear
- Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Jesse Plemons Bugonia
Best Leading actress
- WINNER: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Rose Byrne If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
- Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone, Bugonia
Best Supporting actor
- Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal, Hamnet
- Peter Mullan, I Swear
- WINNER: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Best Supporting actress
- Odessa A’zion, Marty Supreme
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
- WINNER: Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Carey Mulligan The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
- Emily Watson Hamnet
Best Original screenplay
- I Swear
- Marty Supreme
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- WINNER: Sinners
Best Adapted screenplay
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bugonia
- Hamnet
- WINNER: One Battle After Another
- Pillion
Best Film not within the English language
- It Was Just an Accident
- The Secret Agent
- WINNER: Sentimental Value
- Sirat
- The Voice of Hind Rajab
Best Animated Film
- Elio
- Little Amelie
- WINNER: Zootopia 2
Best Documentary
- 2000 Meters To Andriivka
- Apocalypse In The Tropics
- Cover-Up
- WINNER: Mr Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbor
Best Original rating
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- WINNER: Sinners
Best Cinematography
- Frankenstein
- Marty Supreme
- WINNER: One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Must-see motion pictures, interviews and all the most recent from the world of movie delivered to your inbox. Sign up for us Screening Room newsletter.
Nell Geraets is a Culture and Lifestyle reporter at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect by way of x or e-mail.
