Nobody might accuse the BAFTAs of not delivering in the case of memorable awards season moments. In a sea of largely formulaic ceremonies which function the identical handful of winners traipsing as much as podiums, that is the occasion that had Babe the Pig in attendance within the mid ’90s; noticed Tinie Tempah high-fiving Prince William; Insurgent Wilson squeezing mentions of both Prince Andrew and Prince Harry right into a speech (whereas the Prince and Princess of Wales regarded on, unimpressed); Stephen Fry calling his buddy, finest costume design winner Jenny Beavan, a “bag lady”; and final 12 months, Ariana DeBose uttering the now immortal strains: “Blanchett Cate you’re a genius / And Jamie Lee you’re all of us.” In brief, utter chaos—and what may very well be extra British?
Beneath, a rundown of all of the moments you might need missed from the 2024 ceremony on the Southbank Centre’s Royal Pageant Corridor, from David Tennant’s stint as host to Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s rendition of “Homicide on the Dancefloor.”
Dr. Who did West Lothian proud
As presenter, a kilt-clad David Tennant introduced a contact of Scottish craic—and insanity—to the 2024 BAFTAs; if his opening gambit (dog-sitting Michael Sheen’s terrier “Bark Ruffalo”) fell just a little flat, it was a delight watching most of his references completely baffle 90% of the People within the room, together with an “aye” versus “AI” joke.
Justine Triet and Arthur Harari are actually steering away from attic home windows
Regardless of being significantly flustered by their win for finest unique screenplay, husband-and-wife duo Justine Triet and Arthur Harari delivered one of the vital profitable speeches of the night time. “The final time I used to be in London, a lady stated to me, ‘Thanks, as a result of after I noticed your film, I referred to as my ex, and I instructed him to go see it to know why I dumped him,’” Justine teasingly started. “Generally, it seems like folks assume we actually skilled what’s within the movie, and I’d prefer to make a press release tonight: It’s a fiction, and we’re—fairly—positive.” Arthur, for his half, hilariously appeared much less certain. “Just lately I discovered myself close to an attic in a home… I believed, initially, this movie isn’t an autofiction, however what if it’s like turning into one?… I would like this room to be my witness if something occurs to me.”
Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue is now not the worst factor to occur at an awards ceremony this season
Nick Mohammed’s efficiency as “Mr. Swallow” is.
Somebody stole the groove from the musical performances
If Saltburn left the BAFTAs sans golden masks, its pop cultural affect was acknowledged with a efficiency by Sophie Ellis-Bextor (who has a contact of the J.Lo to her, someway trying youthful now than she did in 2001?). She sang—what else?—“Homicide on the Dancefloor,” with a (totally clothed, disappointingly sedentary) Barry Keoghan blowing her a kiss on the finish. If the track itself felt fairly low-energy, at the very least it gave Gen-Z one thing to fantasize about whereas lighting their bathwater candles tonight. Hannah Waddingham’s rendition of “Time After Time” through the In Memoriam part additionally felt much less transferring, extra distracting, throughout what might have been a strong second.
Hugh Grant confirmed he needs to be subsequent 12 months’s host if Stephen Fry nonetheless isn’t out there
True to deadpan kind, the Wonka star selected to current the perfect director award with a rhyme impressed by his Roald Dahl character: “Oompa Loompa doompety dee/now the perfect director class. Oompa Loompa doompety dong/Most of those movies had been frankly too lengthy. Oompa Loompa doompety dah/However for some purpose the nominees are…”
It was an awesome night time for the “Oppenhomies”…
Nolan’s atomic epic didn’t fairly sweep the board, nevertheless it did carry residence a extremely respectable seven awards. Following his in-no-way shocking win for finest supporting actor, Robert Downey Jr. started by delivering a 30-second autobiography on the podium. (“After I was 15, I wished to be Peter O’Toole. After I was 25, I labored for Richard Attenborough with Anthony Hopkins. After I was 35, I lastly understood why he thought Tony could be a greater function mannequin for me than Peter.”) He then gave all credit score for his success to Christopher Nolan: “[He] prompt I try an understated strategy as a last-ditch effort to maybe resurrect my dwindling credibility,” he quipped. “[I owe this],” he continued whereas holding his statuette, “to British affect.” Cillian Murphy, in the meantime, scooped finest actor (and gave a shout out to his “Oppenhomies”), whereas Christopher Nolan broke his BAFTAs curse with finest director and finest movie.
A brand new addition to Mattel’s doll universe? BAFTA-less Barbie
Barbie left the ceremony with out a single award, as did Killers of the Flower Moon, following Lily Gladstone’s snub within the best-actress class.
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal continued selling “unrealistic magnificence requirements for males”
Andrew Scott might have missed out on a finest actor nomination for All of Us Strangers, however at the very least he received to listen to himself described as simply as “rugged and enticing because the Irish panorama” by David Tennant earlier than handing out the award for finest animated movie to The Boy and the Heron with Paul Mescal.
Sea creatures had their second within the highlight
The academy was feeling shellfish, with “Crab Day” taking residence finest British brief animation, whereas “Jellyfish and Lobster” received finest British brief movie. Particular point out, too, to Robert Downey Jr.’s glittering starfish brooch.
Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph stated what everybody was pondering
Specifically, how match Chiwetel Ejiofor is. “You might be so good-looking—I used to be actually hoping you had been gonna be right here, and woof,” she instructed the actor as he introduced her with finest supporting actress. “It was value it!” Her win for her flip in The Holdovers felt notably welcome given the BAFTAs’ frankly miserable historical past in the case of recognizing various expertise; as a reminder, even in 2024, not a single Black lady has ever received finest actress.
Michael J. Fox introduced Royal Pageant Corridor to its ft
Michael J. Fox, who’s been extremely candid about his battle with Parkinson’s illness (and is the topic of Davis Guggenheim’s BAFTA-nominated documentary Nonetheless), acquired a standing ovation when he arrived on stage to current the award for finest movie. “There’s a purpose why they are saying films are magic,” he instructed the viewers in the one genuinely transferring second of the ceremony, “as a result of a film can change your day. It could possibly change your outlook. It could possibly typically even change your life.”
Emma Stone should go punch that child
Taking to the stage to simply accept her (very a lot anticipated) best-actress statuette, Stone shouted out author Tony McNamara, with whom she had beforehand collaborated on The Favorite. “Tony, thanks for the road ‘I have to go punch that child,’” she joked. “It was life-changing for me.” And on a extra critical observe? The Poor Issues lead teared up whereas thanking her mom. “I simply need to say this, in case I don’t ever get an opportunity to once more… I actually need to thank my mother, as a result of she’s the perfect particular person I do know on this planet and she or he conjures up me each single day and she or he’s at all times made me consider this type of loopy concept that I might do one thing like this and I’m past grateful… With out her none of this exists, together with my life, so thanks for that too, mother. Thanks a lot.”
See each look from the BAFTAS 2024 crimson carpet:
