Continuing her triumphant sweep this award season, Jessie Buckley secured the BAFTA for Best Lead Actress during Sunday night’s distinguished event.

The 36-year-old actress basked in her victory, proudly holding her BAFTA trophy as she made her way to the Universal and Focus Features afterparty at Oswald’s in London, ready to celebrate.

In the company of fellow nominees Kate Hudson and Emma Stone, the Irish star made a stylish entrance, having switched into a chic long-sleeved black midi dress with a ruffled hem after stepping out of her car.

Radiating joy, Jessie clutched her golden award with pride, adding another accolade to her growing collection.

She rounded off her outfit with classic black heels, a contrast to the striking blue dress she wore earlier at the Royal Festival Hall ceremony.

Earlier that evening, Jessie gave an emotional acceptance speech for her performance in Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet,” triumphing over Kate’s “Song Sung Blue” and Emma’s “Bugonia.”

Kate wowed in a sequined red dress as she held hands with her long term partner Danny Fujikawa. 

Jessie Buckley delighted in her big night, as she arriving clutching her BAFTA in her hand, looking set to party as she arrived at the Universal and Focus Features afterparty on  Sunday

She changed into black mini dress following her Lead Actress win at the Universal BAFTA afterparty at Oswald’s in London on Sunday night

Kate Hudson was also at the party after being nominated at the BAFTAs

Jessie was joined by her fellow nominees Kate (L) and Emma Stone (R) who were also nominated for their roles in Song Sung Blue and Bugonia respectively  

Kate wrapped a camel coloured tailored coat over her shoulders to protect herself from the cold as she made her way to the venue. 

Meanwhile Emma appeared in great spirits as she waved to fans while smiling from ear to ear. 

The star changed into a black mini dress which she wore underneath a black coat. 

The threesome were also joined by Hannah Waddingham, who threatened to steal the show in a stunning glittering red halter neck dress. 

Kirsten Dunst joined her husband Jesse Plemons as she opted for an eye-catching baby pink jacket with billowing big sleeves. 

During the ceremony Jessie emotionally recalled her journey from a Judi Dench wannabe with a ‘nuclear bad fake tan’ to the golden girl of awards season as she received the Leading Actress gong.

The star was casted as William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes in the film, which is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s book of the same name. 

She said: ‘This is really such an incredible honour. As a little girl I never thought in a million years I would be allowed to make a film but here I am. 

Jessie held the award close to her chest

The Irish actress underwent an outfit change as she climbed out of her car in a long-sleeved black midi dress with a ruffled hem

Kate wowed in a sequined red dress as she held hands with her long term partner Danny Fujikawa 

Kate wrapped a camel coloured tailored coat over her shoulders to protect herself from the cold as she made her way to the venue

Kate was pictured signing autographs for fans outside

The threesome were also joined by Hannah Waddingham, who threatened to steal the show in a stunning glittering red halter neck dress

Emma appeared in great spirits as she waved to fans while smiling from ear to ear

Kirsten Dunst joined her husband Jesse Plemons as she opted for an eye-catching baby pink jacket with billowing big sleeves

Minnie Driver also arrived after already attending the British Vogue & GQ Party at Simpsons in the Strand

Isla Fisher was also in attendance as she wore a paisley patterned dress and leather jacket 

Kate accessorised with a huge pair of diamond earrings 

The actress looked dazzling in the dress as she wore her hair in a stylish up do 

Kirsten paired the statement jacket with a black fitted skirt which featured a high leg slit 

Jessie Ware flashed up the peace sign as the made her way to the bash

Jemima Goldsmith was also in attendance

Jack O’Connell looked very dapper in a black tailored coat and black bow tie

‘When I arrived into my agent Lindy King in London, and I had nuclear bad fake tan on, white hoop earrings, a polka dot red skirt and dress, and I had the audacity to say to her that I dreamed to someday be something like Judi Dench. 

‘I don’t know how on God’s green earth she even dreamed that was possible. Thank you Lindy for always encouraging me to be disobedient and curious and human.

‘This really does belong to the women who have taught me and continue to teach me how to do it differently.’

Thanking her fellow nominees, Jessie forgot to include Kate Hudson and asked the audience: ‘Who have I left out?’ 

She then added ‘I am in awe of all your incredible performances thank you.’ 

‘Maggie O’Farrell thank you for this role. You brought the mother out of the shadows and stood her next to that absolute giant that is Shakespeare.’

She ended her speech with a tearful nod to her young daughter, telling the audience: ‘I’d like to share this with my daughter, it’s the best role of my life being your mum’.

One Battle After Another was the big winner at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday night, as it scooped six gongs during the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

The Paul Thomas Anderson hit had already received a record 14 nominations, and came out on top as it won Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Editing.

Yet the night wasn’t without surprises, as Timothee Chalamet missed out on Best Actor to a home-grown favourite.

Despite being tipped as a favourite for the honour for his role in Marty Supreme, Timothee lost out on the prize to I Swear star Robert Aramayo.

As One Battle For Another was awarded Best Film, producer Sarah Murphy said: ‘We wish more than anything that our producing partner Adam Somner could be here to accept this on behalf of us on his home turf.’

Director and producer Paul Thomas Anderson said: ‘Thank you for rewarding our film in the way that you have, its just a tremendous honour. 

She continued her award season winning streak on Sunday night as she won the BAFTA for Lead Actress at the prestigious ceremony 

The actress emotionally accepted the honour for her role in Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet, one of the two awards given to the film during the ceremony

‘I’m well aware of the other films that share this. Anybody that says movies aren’t any good any more they can piss off because this is just a great f*****g year.’

He added that he planned to go and find a ‘bar somewhere to go celebrate.’

The biggest loser of the evening was the highly acclaimed ping pong drama Marty Supreme, which went into the evening as one of the favourites, with 11 nominations. It came away completely empty-handed.

Jessie, who is already tipped as a favourite to win the Oscar for Best Actress, used her acceptance speech to thank her fellow nominees.

She said: ‘This is really such an incredible honour. As a little girl I never thought in a million years I would be allowed to make a film but here I am. 

‘When I arrived into my agent Lindy King in London, and I had nuclear bad fake tan on, white hoop earrings, a polka dot red skirt and dress, and I had the audacity to say to her that I dreamed to someday be something like Judi Dench. 

‘I don’t know how on gods green earth she even dreamed that was possible. This really does belong to the women who have taught me and continue to teach me how to do it differently.’

Thanking her fellow nominees, Jessie forgot to include Kate Hudson and asked the audience: ‘Who have I left out?’ She then added ‘I am in awe of all your incredible performances thank you.’ 

Meanwhile viewers, and guests in attendance, were stunned when it was announced that Robert had been awarded Best Actor for I Swear, beating out Hollywood heavyweights Timothee and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Upon learning of his son’s honour, Robert’s father jumped to his feet and was shouting and jumping up and down when his son’s name was read.

From the stage, Aramayo said: ‘I absolutely can’t believe this. I can’t believe I’m looking at people like you never mind that I’m stood here. 

With 28 gongs awarded on Sunday night, the main winners were One Battle After Another with six prizes. Sinners, Frankenstein and I Swear followed with three each whilst Hamnet won two gongs.  

EE BAFTA FILM AWARDS 2026: THE WINNERS

BEST FILM  

HAMNET 

MARTY SUPREME

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER – WINNER

SENTIMENTAL VALUE 

SINNERS 

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM

28 YEARS LATER 

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND 

BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY 

DIE MY LOVE 

H IS FOR HAWK 

HAMNET – WINNER 

I SWEAR 

MR BURTON 

PILLION 

STEVE

One Battle After Another earned the most nods with 14, including one for lead star Leonardo DiCaprio

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER

THE CEREMONY Jack King (Director, Writer), Hollie Bryan (Producer), Lucy Meer (Producer)

MY FATHER’S SHADOW Akinola Davies Jr. (Director), Wale Davies (Writer) – WINNER

PILLION Harry Lighton (Director, Writer)

A WANT IN HER Myrid Carten (Director)

WASTEMAN Cal McMau (Director), Hunter Andrews (Writer), Eoin Doran (Writer)

FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT 

THE SECRET AGENT 

SENTIMENTAL VALUE – WINNER

SIRĀT 

THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB 

Marty Supreme has scored eleven BAFTA nominations including Best Film

DOCUMENTARY

2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA 

APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS 

COVER-UP 

MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN – WINNER

THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR 

ANIMATED FILM

ELIO 

LITTLE AMÉLIE 

ZOOTROPOLIS 2 – WINNER

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY FILM

ARCO 

BOONG – WINNER

LILO & STITCH 

ZOOTROPOLIS 2 

DIRECTOR

BUGONIA 

HAMNET 

MARTY SUPREME 

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Paul Thomas Anderson – WINNER 

SENTIMENTAL VALUE 

SINNERS

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

I SWEAR 

MARTY SUPREME 

THE SECRET AGENT 

SENTIMENTAL VALUE 

SINNERS – WINNER

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND 

BUGONIA 

HAMNET

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER – WINNER

PILLION

LEADING ACTRESS 

JESSIE BUCKLEY Hamnet – WINNER

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

Teyana Taylor has a Supporting Actress nomination for One Battle After Another

LEADING ACTOR

ROBERT ARAMAYO I Swear – WINNER

TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET Marty Supreme

LEONARDO DICAPRIO One Battle After Another

ETHAN HAWKE Blue Moon

MICHAEL B. JORDAN Sinners

JESSE PLEMONS Bugonia

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

ODESSA A’ZION Marty Supreme

INGA IBSDOTTER LILLEAAS Sentimental Value

WUNMI MOSAKU Sinners – WINNER

CAREY MULLIGAN The Ballad of Wallis Island

TEYANA TAYLOR One Battle After Another

EMILY WATSON Hamnet

SUPPORTING ACTOR 

BENICIO DEL TORO One Battle After Another

JACOB ELORDI Frankenstein

PAUL MESCAL Hamnet

PETER MULLAN I Swear

SEAN PENN One Battle After Another – WINNER

STELLAN SKARSGÅRD Sentimental Value

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has earned 11 nods overall 

CASTING

I SWEAR Lauren Evans – WINNER

MARTY SUPREME Jennifer Venditti

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Cassandra Kulukundis

SENTIMENTAL VALUE Yngvill Kolset Haga, Avy Kaufman

SINNERS Francine Maisler

CINEMATOGRAPHY

FRANKENSTEIN Dan Laustsen

MARTY SUPREME Darius Khondji

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Michael Bauman – WINNER

SINNERS Autumn Durald Arkapaw

TRAIN DREAMS Adolpho Veloso

EDITING 

F1 Stephen Mirrione

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Kirk Baxter

MARTY SUPREME Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Andy Jurgensen – WINNER

SINNERS Michael P. Shawver

COSTUME DESIGN 

FRANKENSTEIN Kate Hawley – WINNER

HAMNET Malgosia Turzanska

MARTY SUPREME Miyako Bellizzi

SINNERS Ruth E. Carter

WICKED: FOR GOOD Paul Tazewell

MAKE UP & HAIR 

FRANKENSTEIN Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, Mike Hill, Megan Many – WINNER

HAMNET Nicole Stafford

MARTY SUPREME Kyra Panchenko, Kay Georgiou, Mike Fontaine

SINNERS Siân Richards, Shunika Terry, Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine

WICKED: FOR GOOD Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, Mark Coulier, Sarah Nuth

ORIGINAL SCORE

BUGONIA Jerskin Fendrix

FRANKENSTEIN Alexandre Desplat

HAMNET Max Richter

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Jonny Greenwood

SINNERS Ludwig Göransson – WINNERS

Hamnet has broken the record for the most nominations for a female-directed film in BAFTA history

PRODUCTION DESIGN 

FRANKENSTEIN Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau – WINNER

HAMNET Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton

MARTY SUPREME Jack Fisk, Adam Willis

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Florencia Martin, Anthony Carlino

SINNERS Hannah Beachler, Monique Champagne

SOUND

F1 Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta – WINNER

FRANKENSTEIN Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitallie, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoem

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Jose Antonio Garcia, Christopher Scarabosio, Tony Villaflor

SINNERS Chris Welcker, Benny Burtt, Brandon Proctor, Steve Boeddeker, Felipe Pacheco

WARFARE Mitch Low, Ben Barker, Howard Bargroff, Richard Spooner

Sentimental Value has eight BAFTA nominations

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Daniel Barrett, Eric Saindon – WINNER

F1 Ryan Tudhope, Keith Alfred Dawson, Nicolas Chevallier, Robert Harrington

FRANKENSTEIN Dennis Berardi, Ayo Burgess, Ivan Busquets, José Granell

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Christian Mänz, Francois Lambert, Glen McIntosh, Terry Palmer

THE LOST BUS Charlie Noble, Brandon K. McLaughlin, David Zaretti

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION 

CARDBOARD 

SOLSTICE 

TWO BLACK BOYS IN PARADISE  – WINNER

BRITISH SHORT FILM 

MAGID / ZAFAR 

NOSTALGIE 

TERENCE 

THIS IS ENDOMETRIOSIS – WINNER

WELCOME HOME FRECKLES 

EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)

ROBERT ARAMAYO – WINNER

MILES CATON

CHASE INFINITI

ARCHIE MADEKWE

POSY STERLING