There was plenty of red carpet pizzazz on display at the 2024 BAFTAs in London on Sunday, as some of Hollywood’s top talent gathered for the British film industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.
While there was no sign of Catherine, Princess of Wales this year as she continues her recovery from abdominal surgery, her husband Prince William appeared at the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall in his capacity as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
And although there were few surprises in terms of winners — the most nominated movie, ”Oppenheimer,” lead the charge with nine wins — things were a little less predictable on the red carpet with a variety of trends on display, from old Hollywood glamour to ab-flashing cutouts and peach-colored dresses a-plenty.
Scroll down to see a selection of the best looks.
Margot Robbie in yet more Barbie pink — this time a custom gown by Giorgio Armani Privé. - John Phillips/Getty Images
Emma Stone in peach Louis Vuitton, her sleeve nodding to her voluminous costuming in "Poor Things," for which she was nominated as Best Actress. - John Phillips/Getty Images
Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo in a custom Boss suit. - Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images
"Saltburn" star Rosamund Pike chose a chic Cinderella-style Dior gown. - John Phillips/Getty Images
Newcomer of the Year nominee Ayo Edibiri in old-Hollywood-style Bottega Veneta. - Scott Garfitt/BAFTA/Getty Images
Cate Blanchett chose a Louis Vuitton gown made of deadstock fabric and a necklace repurposed from jewelry she wore to last year’s BAFTAs. - Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who won the Best Supporting Actress award for "The Holdovers," wore custom Robert Wun. - John Phillips/Getty Images
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