Bafta 2023: Stars light up the red carpet as Eddie Redmayne arrives shirtless on British film’s biggest night
CELEBRITIES have been pouring into the Baftas ahead of the biggest night of the year for British film.
The glitzy awards are being held at the Royal Festival Hall in London – hosted by This Morning’s Alison Hammond and actor Richard E Grant.
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge was among the first to appear, looking elegant in a white gown with a long hem that trailed behind her on the red carpet.
She was swiftly followed by Eddie Redmayne – who surprised everyone by turning up without a shirt.
The British actor, 41, who arrived with wife Hannah Bagshawe, is nominated for his performance in The Good Nurse.
He was joined by Spice Girls singer Geri Horner in a wedding-style white gown and Don’t Worry Darling’s Florence Pugh, who delivered a pop of colour in her orange outfit.
The actor was followed by pop sensation Ellie Goulding, who wore a long black dress with a plunging neck line, showing off her cleavage.
She pulled her hair back into a sleek up-do as she appeared on the red carpet in the black dress, which featured draping sleeves.
Elsewhere, House of the Dragon actress Olivia Cooke wowed in a white satin ensemble, including a corset top and skirt.
She let her dark locks flow down her back as she accessorised with strappy heels and make-up.
Lily James followed closely behind in a stunning white gown, with a jewelled cage detailing across her chest, peeking at her assets.
She looked chic as she accessorised with pearl-drop earrings and pulled her hair back into a bun.
Anya Taylor-Joy went on to command the attention of the cameras in a boxy velvet number, with small bow detailing and a large velvet train.
Anya, 26, struck a pout towards the camera as she headed into the star-studded event.
American stars at the event included Julianne Moore and The Whale star Brendan Fraser, who had to gain significant amounts of weight for the role.
Colin Farrell, widely tipped for Best Actor for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin.
Other guests included Jamie Lee Curtis – nominated for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once – Sophie Turner and Sir Patrick Stewart.
The 76th Baftas are taking place in London this afternoon and being broadcast on BBC One from 7pm.