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Breaking it down: This year’s Bafta Film Awards had it all…

A-listers, a touch of royalty, Paddington Bear - and the sun even came out, for what felt like the first time all year. Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, a strong language apology and other key Bafta moments 7 hours ago Save Noor Nanji Culture correspondent at the Baftas Save for BAFTA Journalists (your writer included) gathered around adoringly as Britains beloved Paddington bear posed on the red carpet This years Bafta Film Awards had it all… (and honestly, same)

There were plenty of tears - and also a major upset - as Timothée Chalamet, the frontrunner to win best actor, took an L out to Robert Aramayo.

The Details

Here are six highlights from the biggest night in British film. A shock loss for Timothée Chalamet Future Publishing via Chalamet attended the ceremony with his long term partner Kylie Jenner The biggest gasp backstage was when 33-year-old Hull born Robert Aramayo beat Hollywood royalty to win the Bafta for leading actor.

Aramayo, who starred in I Swear, took the trophy away from frontrunner Timothée Chalamet, who seemed unstoppable heading into the awards at the Royal Festival Hall. His win was richly deserved, but it was still a hugely dramatic moment when that category was just dropped.

Why This Matters

Chalamet’s film, Marty Supreme, was also snubbed. It came into the night with 11 nominations. In the film, the lead character was always trying to succeed - but never quite got there.

The entertainment world moves fast, and this is a prime example.

Key Takeaways

• Maybe there was a message in that.
• Prince William is the president of Bafta and also gave a speech on the night.

The Bottom Line

The Prince and Princess of Wales also made an appearance, walking the red carpet before attending the ceremony, in their first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsors arrest. Prince William is the president of Bafta and also gave a speech on the night.

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