Tearful Zoe Saldana accepted Best Supporting Actress award with a expletive-laden speech for her Mexican movie Emilia Perez at the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
The award-winning actress, 46, was quickly pulled off camera for swearing as she shouted ‘f***, f***, f***’ when the countdown hurried her.
Zoe was in floods of tears as she accepted the award, admitting it is ‘so validating and a true honour’ to be honoured an award after being previously told by dialect coaches ‘that her British accent wasn’t going to work’.
Listing off her thank yous, Zoe said: ‘Oh my god I’m getting a countdown. F*** f*** f***!’
The Mexican movie, which has received mixed reviews despite its starring cast including Selena Gomez, is up for a staggering 11 nominations.
The biggest night in British film returned with actor David Tennant as host and an array of guest presenters on hand to deliver awards throughout the night.
Tearful Zoe Saldana, 46, accepted Best Supporting Actress award with a expletive-laden speech for Mexican movie Emilia Perez at the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday
Jesse Eisenberg , 41, accepted his co-star Kieran Culkin’s Best Supporting Actor gong for his starring role in A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg, 41, accepted his co-star Kieran Culkin’s Best Supporting Actor gong for his starring role in A Real Pain.
Picking up Kieran’s gong, which he admitted is the fifth time he has received an award on his behalf this season, Jesse joked: ‘It’s confirmed what I always thought… we have a similar life but his is 27% better than mine.’
Jesse, who directed and starred in A Real Pain, also collected Best Original Screenplay gong and shared an emotional speech on the stage.
Picking up the movie’s second prize, he admitted: ‘I didn’t write anything because I didn’t think I’d win. I want to share this with my wife, who didn’t come because she didn’t think I’d win.’
Orlando Bloom and Vanesa Kirby graced the stage to present Jesse’s BAFTA award at the ceremony.
Dune: Part Two picked up two awards, one for Best Sound and another for Best Visual Effects.
Wallace and Gromit also bagged two BAFTAs during the evening, beating Flow, Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot.
Lost for words on winning yet another gong, the animated film’s creator Nick Park said: ‘I didn’t actually write a second speech.’
Starting off the night strong, the makers of Wallace and Gromit won Best Children’s and Family Film award.
Accepting the award, Nick said: ‘It is such a wonderful privilege to be working at Aardman every day with such obscenely talented artists and craftspeople.’
The award-winning actress was quickly pulled off camera for swearing as she shouted ‘f***, f***, f***’ when the countdown hurried her
Zoe was in floods of tears as she accepted the award, admitting it is ‘so validating and a true honour’ to be honoured an award after being previously told by dialect coaches ‘that her British accent wasn’t going to work’
Jesse, who directed and starred in A Real Pain, also collected Best Original Screenplay gong and shared an emotional speech on the stage
Orlando Bloom (L) and Vanesa Kirby (R) presented Jesse’s BAFTA gong at the awards ceremony
Conclave picked up a gong for Best Adapted Screenplay, it’s first ever BAFTA award, beating out A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez, Nickel Boys and Sing Sing.
Kneecap director and writer Rich Peppiatt won the Outstanding Debut gong and shared a touching tribute to ‘everyone who is out there fighting that fight.’
Jon. M. Chu’s Wicked unsurprisingly received the Best Production Design award, their first BAFTA of the night.
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and Demi Moore were among the glamorous arrivals as the 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards red carpet kicked off at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
Hot favourites Conclave, The Brutalist and Wicked are set to battle it out for coveted honours at the ceremony, with stars including Ralph Fiennes, Demi Moore and Kieran Culkin expected to triumph with acting gongs.
Channelling her Wicket alter-ego, Ariana arrived for the ceremony in a sophisticated black gown with a frilled blush pink skirt, sweeping her brunette tresses into a sleek bun.
The star, who is up for the Supporting Actress gong for her role as Glinda, beamed as she turned heads upon arriving on the red carpet.
Demi, the hot favourite to win the Leading Actress award for The Substance, put on a dazzling display in a colourful sequinned halterneck gown.
The ageless star showed off her incredible figure in the form-fitting dress, which boasted a vast range of different coloured sequinned detailing.
Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and Camila Cabello were among the red carpet arrivals for the 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday
Channelling her Wicket alter-ego, Ariana arrived for the ceremony in a sophisticated black gown with a frilled blush pink skirt, sweeping her brunette tresses into a sleek bun
Showing off her eye-popping cleavage, Selena slipped into a plunging black gown with a silver bejewelled overlay, after landing a Supporting Actress nod for Emilia Perez
Showing off her eye-popping cleavage, Selena slipped into a plunging black gown with a silver bejewelled overlay, after landing a Supporting Actress nod for Emilia Perez.
Ahead of presenting an award at the ceremony, Camila Cabello looked every inch the Hollywood beauty in a daring blush pink satin gown with a revealing diamante skirt.
Showing off her makeup-free complexion, Pamela Anderson cut a glamorous figure in a busty white gown with a dramatic flowing train as she arrived for the glitzy event.
The star, who was won critical praise for her role in The Last Showgirl, was seen sharing an embrace with Fernanda Torres.
Ahead of battling it out for the coveted EE Rising Star Award, Marisa Abela put on a showstopping display in a black gown with stunning silver glitter detailing.
The Industry star showed off her incredible figure in the form-fitting dress, with her glossy brunette tresses swept into a sleek bun.
With The Brutalist one of the favourites at this year’s ceremony, it was no surprise that Felicity Jones was one of the more glamorous arrivals in a plunging black gown.
Cynthia Erivo showed off her quirky sense of style in a structured white lace gown with a dramatic corset, flowing into a fitted skirt.
The actress looked every inch the Hollywood showstopper as she arrived on the red carpet
Selena looked out of this world in her shimmering gown as she graced the red carpet
Demi, the hot favourite to win the Leading Actress award for The Substance, put on a dazzling display in a colourful sequinned halterneck gown
The ageless star showed off her incredible figure in the form-fitting dress, which boasted a vast range of different coloured sequinned detailing
Ahead of presenting an award at the ceremony, Camila looked every inch the Hollywood beauty in a daring blush pink satin gown with a revealing diamante skirt
The Havana hitmaker blew a kiss as she made her way along the red carpet in her revealing gown
Camilla braved the cold in her lacy garment
Camila winked to the cameras as she walked the red carpet
Camila attended the ceremony to present an award
Zoe Saldana posed up a storm as she arrived on the A-list carpet in a jaw-dropping lace gown
The award-winning actress couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she struck a pose on the carpet
Timothée Chalamet put on a very dapper display as he arrived on the carpet, before meeting girlfriend Kylie Jenner inside the ceremony
Timothee was joined inside the ceremony by his supportive girlfriend Kylie Jenner
The American business mogul made sure not to steal boyfriend Timothee’s style by opting out of the red carpet
Kylie looked out of this world in a thin-strapped plunging gown
Kylie Jenner and Monica Barbaro chatted before taking their seats
Showing off her makeup-free complexion, Pamela Anderson cut a glamorous figure in a busty white gown with a dramatic flowing train as she arrived for the glitzy event
As she walked the red carpet, Pamela shared a warm embrace with Fernanda Torres
Ahead of battling it out for Leading Actress, Mikey Madison arrived in an elegant cream satin gown
The Anora star made a glamorous entrance in her stunning cream gown
Ahead of battling it out for the coveted EE Rising Star Award, Marisa Abela put on a showstopping display in a black gown with stunning silver glitter detailing
Felicity Jones flaunted her svelte physique in a classic black gown
Cynthia Erivo showed off her quirky sense of style in a structured white lace gown with a dramatic corset, flowing into a fitted skirt and strapped heels
Cynthia Erivo was in full spirts as she sprinted across the red carpet
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo joined for a photo inside the ceremony
The best friends shared a huge hug before the ceremony kicked off
The pair were so excited to see one another
The pair caught up before taking their seats
Adrien Brody and his girlfriend Georgina Chapman arrived on the carpet hand in hand
Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein looked happier than ever as they made a joint appearance
Lupita Nyong’o cut a stylish figure in a racer neck white and black gown
Anna Kendrick stuck a pose on the star-studded red carpet
The actress dazzled in a shimmering black gown
Vanessa Williams posed up a storm in a frilled olive green ruffled dress, with semi-sheer sleeves as she prepared to present an award at the ceremony
Dressed to impress in a dramatic black Celine gown, Vanessa Kirby exuded Hollywood glamour as she posed solo on the glitzy red carpet
Fernanda Torres, who is up for the Leading Actress gong, exuded elegance in a stunning black gown
As he battles it out for the Leading Actor gong, Timothee Chalamet opted for a sharp all-black ensemble
Saoirse Ronan cut a chic figure in a stunning pale grey satin gown, while Anna Kendrick slipped into a plunging black sequinned gown with a long train
While he was without his fiancée Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom still cut a smart figure as he arrived on the red carpet
Jeremy Strong, Leo Woodall and Henry Golding were among the dapper male leads seen arriving on the red carpet, as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars descended on the UK capital for the ceremony
Happily married Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden looked more than loved-up on the carpet
Letitia Wright cut a glamorous figure in a satin red dress
Leo’s girlfriend Meghann Fahy, who posed solo on the red carpet, opted for a simple black fitted gown
Annabelle Wallis put on a show-stopping display in a gorgeous off-the-shoulder metallic gown, while Marisa Tomei stunned in a daring black thigh-split dress
The Peaky Blinders star showed off her incredible figure in the form-fitting dress, with her blonde tresses in a half-up half-down hairstyle
Dafne Keen posed up a storm in a strapless cream gown with a chunky gold necklace, with her honey blonde tresses styled into bouncy loose waves
Gwendoline Christie showed off her eye-catching new look, as she teamed a stylish black satin gown with long-flowing hair extensions
Gwendoline showed off her eye-catching new look, as she teamed a stylish black satin gown with long-flowing hair extensions
AJ Odudu put on a showstopping display in a revealing white hooded gown with a daring thigh-high split
The Big Brother star channelled her inner Princess Leia with the sexy look, which she teamed with matching heels
Leo Woodall and his girlfriend Meghann Fahy looked smitten as they attended the star-studded BAFTAs together
Vanessa Williams posed up a storm in a frilled olive green ruffled dress, with semi-sheer sleeves.
Annabelle Wallis put on a show-stopping display in a gorgeous off-the-shoulder metallic gown, with her blonde tresses in a simple half-up, half-down style.
Gwendoline Christie showed off her eye-catching new look, as she teamed a stylish black satin gown with long-flowing hair extensions.
Clara Amfo joined Alex Zane as the hosts for the red carpet, and she put on a showstopping display in a dramatic white gown.
Joining the pair was David Tennant, who was acting as host for the BAFTAs’ ceremony for the second year in a row.
The Doctor Who star showed off his snazzy sense of style in an eye-catching coat with colourful embroidery, making a rare red carpet appearance with his wife Georgia, who was dressed in a chic black lace gown.
Jeff Goldblum was accompanied by his wife Emilie Livingston, who posed for snaps in an elegant strapless grey floral gown.
Molly-Mae Hague also made an unlikely appearance at the event, departing her London hotel in a plunging black gown with oversized shoulders.
The EE BAFTA 2025 Awards returns for an unmissable night of entertainment, celebrating the year’s best films and the creative talent who bring them to life.
After six years of being held at the Royal Albert Hall, the star-studded ceremony moved to a new home in 2023 – the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall – where it will once again take place.
Chief executive of Bafta Jane Millichip said it has been an amazing year for British film.
Speaking to the PA news agency on the red carpet, she said: ‘If you look at the best British category this year, it’s an amazing array of really small character pieces. It’s an extraordinary category with films like Bird, Blitz and Gladiator 2.’
Best Actress hopeful Marianne Jean-Baptiste was joined by her husband Evan Williams, as the couple cosied up to one another during the red carpet
James McAvoy was accompanied by his wife Lisa Liberati, as the couple enjoyed a date night at the awards together
Jeff Goldblum showed off his snazzy sense of style as he joined his Wicked co-stars on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony
Jeff was accompanied by his wife Emilie Livingston, who posed for snaps in an elegant strapless grey floral gown
Emilie Livingston slipped into a fun floral printed dress, teamed with semi-sheer white heels
Jeff and Emilie were in high spirits as they chatted to the presenters on the red carpet
Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham posed with the iconic Wallace and Gromit characters, as their festive special Vengeance Most Fowl is up for three awards
Molly-Mae Hague also made an unlikely appearance at the event gracing the red carpet in a plunging black gown with oversized shoulders
Molly-Mae beamed as she arrived for the red carpet in a dramatic black fitted gown
Ahead of their performance at the ceremony, Take That opted for matching all-black ensembles on the red carpet
Mark Hamill made the evening a family affair, as he arrived for the event with his wife Marilou York and daughter Chelsea
Celia Imrie looked every inch the showstopper as she arrived in a dramatic black gown with a flowing train, while Hannah Dodd cut a stylish figure in a sophisticated black satin gown with a silver jewelled detailing
Joe Alwyn put on a dapper display in a sharp black suit, joining fellow smartly-dressed stars Edward Norton (centre) and Jesse Eisenberg (far right)
Bridgerton stars India Amarteifio and Florence Hunt were both dressed to impress in a stunning fitted gowns as they joined cast members from the Netflix series on the red carpet
Clara Amfo joined Alex Zane as the hosts for the red carpet, and she put on a showstopping display in a dramatic white gown
The Radio 1 DJ slipped into a dramatic white frilled gown with a long train as she posed for snaps on the red carpet
Joining the pair was David Tennant, who was acting as host for the BAFTAs’ ceremony for the second year in a row, with the actor joined by his wife Georgia
The Doctor Who star showed off his snazzy sense of style in an eye-catching coat with colourful embroidery
Making a rare joint red carpet appearance together, David and Georgia were seen posing for snaps with Celisa Imrie
Skins star Kaya Scodelario flaunted her svelte physique in a plunging black gown with a sweetheart neckline
Thomasin McKenzie showed off her newly-trimmed haircut as she arrived for the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder black lace dress
The New Zealand-born actress showed off her fun new look as she made her entrance
Will Poulter (left) and Simon Pegg (right) were among the dapper male stars gracing the red carpet
She added that it was ‘incredibly important’ to have films not in the English language like Kneecap and Emilia Perez.
‘It’s fantastic to have a film in the Irish language like Kneecap.’
The EE BAFTA Film Awards encompass 25 competitive categories which are decided by BAFTA members.
The show will feature some exciting new updates including a new Children’s & Family Film category which will celebrate the very best films appealing to inter-generational audiences.
The new category is the first to be featured in five years marking the first new EE BAFTA Film Award in five years.
Another new feature will see an updated voting process has been introduced to the Outstanding British Film category.
Take That will perform their chart-topping hit Greatest Day, which features in the film Anora, and Wicked star Jeff is set to play the piano during the In Memoriam segment.
Thriller Conclave takes the record for 12 nominations across all categories while Emilia Perez received 11 and The Brutalist had nine.
Back on home soil, Conclave has been nominated for twice as many gongs at the BAFTAs than it was last month at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles.
The Brutalist star Stacey Martin stunned in a sparkling silver frilled gown as she made her early arrival on the red carpet
Kelly Rutherford exuded elegance in a revealing black gown with a fan effect, flowing into an asymmetrical skirt
The Gossip Girl star flashed a hint of her abs in the revealing black dress
Kneecap put on a very animated display as the Irish hip hop group descended on the 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday
The hip hop trio, who were joined by the movie’s director Rich Peppiatt (second right) have been tipped to win big after their controversial film was nominated for a whopping six awards
Designer Monica Barbaro cut a glamorous figure in a nude gown adorned with silver jewelled detailing as she arrived on the red carpet
Love Lies Bleeding director Rose Glass posed up a storm in a dramatic black halterneck gown
Thunderbolts star Hannah John-Kamen opted for pretty pale pink frilled gown with a frilled skirt as she struck a series of playful poses
Adam Pearson, who starred in the black comedy A Different Man was among the stars arriving on the red carpet
Sebastian Croft put on a suave display in a black velvet suit with a cinched-in jacket
Chair of Bafta film committee Anna Higgs was among the earliest arrivals on the red carpet ahead of the event
Social media star Ash Holme posed up a storm in a dramatic black halterneck jumpsuit, while Russian model Tatiana Korsakova was hard to miss in a bizarre black and blue satin fishtail gown
Ralph Fiennes has beaten box-office juggernauts Gladiator 2 and Wicked to win 12 BAFTA nominations including best actor and best film for his movie Conclave
Emilia Perez, starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez in its female-led ensemble cast, is making significant headway this awards season
The hit thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini is about a secretive and high-stakes election of a new Pope, where power, ambition, and personal secrets collide among the warring cardinals.
It has beaten the Golden Globes’ big winner, the Spanish drama Emilia Perez, which has come in second in the number of nominations with 11 BAFTA nods after sweeping up 10 gongs in the US award ceremony.
Gladiator 2 has yet again been snubbed by Award judges after it was shunned for Best Film and its leading man, the Irish star Paul Mescal, 28, failed to make the BAFTA longlist for Best Actor.
Demi Moore, 62, who picked up her first acting accolade ever at the Globes for her role in Substance has been nominated for Leading Actress along with Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, 38, and Saoirse Ronan, 30, for the Outrun.
Film industry insiders believe the Ghost star’s admission into the BAFTA shortlist will raise her hopes of securing her first Oscar.
Elsewhere in the BAFTA nominations, the Succession brothers, Jeremy Strong and Keiran Culkin will battle it out for Supporting Actor for their performances in A Real Pain and the Trump biopic, The Apprentice.
Meanwhile, Adrien Brody’s film The Brutalist has received nine BAFTA nominations, followed by Dune 2 and Wicked – both getting seven nominations.
Marisa Abela leads the nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award for her portrayal as Amy Winehouse in the 2024 film Back To Black.
Industry actress Marisa Abela leads the nominees for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award for her portrayal as Amy Winehouse in the 2024 film Back To Black
The actress will battle with two of her Industry co-stars David Jonsson and Nabhaan Rizwan for the sought after gong. She posed for a picture with them at the nominations announcement
The shortlist, announced on Tuesday, is made up of Marisa, Jharrel Jerome (Unstoppable), David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Nabhaan Rizwan (In Camera).
Coincidentally, David, Nabhaan and Marisa were all stars of BBC drama Industry.
BAFTA chairwoman Sara Putt told the PA news agency the BAFTA nominations list this year was ‘just such a brilliant variety.’
She added: ‘But then also, when you look at the 10 films in best film, I think you’ve got six different genres in there.
‘You’ve got sci-fi, you’ve got comedy, you’ve got horror… you’ve got straight drama, you’ve got musicals, and to see horror, with Nosferatu and The Substance and Heretic, all getting nominated.
‘You know, films with music in them that you can go from Wicked through to Kneecap. It’s an amazing list with real breadth and depth, which is very exciting.’
The award is seen as the pathway to A-list success with previous winners including Tom Holland, James McAvoy, Tom Hardy, Lashana Lynch and Kristen Stewart.
David Tennant will take to the stage to host the BAFTAs for a second year in a row.
The actor, 53, first hosted the awards show last year, taking over from Richard E Grant.
He will no doubt be bringing his charisma and humour following a widely acclaimed debut that was watched by over 3.8m viewers at home.
More than 20 million views were clocked up through fans catching up on ceremony highlights on social media.
While Prince William, who is the president of the BAFTA, is usually accompanied by Catherine on the red carpet, the Waleses are not expected to attend this year’s ceremony.
Kate missed the awards last year weeks before she revealed in a video message on March 22 that she was suffering from cancer. Prince William walked the red carpet alone at the Baftas.
The 2025 EE Bafta Film Awards will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7pm on Sunday February 16.
