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Baftas 2023: All the best celebrity looks from the red carpet
By Édaein O'Connell &Ellen Scott
3 years ago
2 min read
The 2023 Baftas are finally here, and we’re watching the red carpet to see what all our favourite famous faces will wear for the big night.
The biggest night for British cinema is here, in the form of the 2023 Baftas – AKA the 76th British Academy Film Awards.
We’ll have to wait and see which films take the big prizes and whose acceptance speeches will make us weep, but in the meantime, the red carpet is open and we can all gawk at what our favourite famous people are wearing for the big moment.
From Viola Davis sparkling in purple to Gwendoline Christie going for full-on goth glamour (inspired by Wednesday, perhaps?), here’s our pick of the best looks from the night.
Angela Bassett
A lilac gown with statement sleeves? Angela Bassett knows how to bring us joy. Note the blue ribbon - that’s a show of support for refugees.
Anya Taylor-Joy
Does Anya Taylor Joy look like a trophy come to life in this gold, structural velvet dress? Yes. Do we think she looks absolutely fantastic? Also yes.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis glittered in a regal purple gown, complete with a cape.
Michelle Yeoh
Two capes makes a trend in our book, and we love Michelle Yeoh’s neutral tailored option.
Florence Pugh
A bright punch of colour from Florence Pugh in a gorgeous layered tulle orange gown.
Ariana DeBose
West Side Story star Ariana DeBose proves the naked fashion trend is still going strong in this sheer sequin number.
Vera Wang
Sometimes simple is best, as Vera Wang shows in this white silk dress, given an edge with a shrobed jacket and a super low neckline.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Another silk gown paired with a jacket, but a completely different look. A reminder that a capsule wardrobe really does offer endless possibilities, right?
Yvonne Orji
What award show red carpet dreams are made of, Yvonne Orji delivers old school glamour.
Sheila Atim
Silver pieces are having a moment right now, and we’re big fans of The Woman King actor Sheila Atim’s take on the trend. Think: tin foil, but chic.
Lashana Lynch
Lashana Lynch’s sky blue gown is making us ready for springtime sunshine. A needed bit of cheer on the red carpet, we say.
Munroe Bergdorf
This is the ultimate Morticia Addams outfit, and we absolutely adore it.
Julianne Moore
More old Hollywood glamour from Julianne Moore, with a feather boa-esque shrug and a thigh-high split in her dress.
Sophie Turner
We already knew Sophie Turner was a massive Taylor Swift fan, so it’s really no surprise she turned up at the Baftas Bejewelled. She can still make the whole place shimmer.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Lilac, feathers, sparkles – Jodie Turner-Smith has gone all out for the Baftas, and looks absolutely glorious.
HoYeon Jung
Squid Game star HoYeon Jung glitters in a gold ballgown, accessorised with a diamond necklace, slicked back hair, and the perfect red lip.
Naomi Ackie
Naomi Ackie makes a case for the return of the peplum… but with a futuristic silver hardware update. And why not?
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett wears a simple black shift dress, along with a blue ribbon in support of refugees.
Gwendoline Christie
A lot of celebrities have gone for black dresses tonight, but Gwendoline Christie’s is one of our favourites.
Lily James
Lily James’ white dress is saved from looking too bridal by a cage detail on the neckline.
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson looks like the cat who’s got the cream (suit).
Emma Mackey
With a subtle glitter effect, Emma Mackey’s dress is giving ‘night sky’ vibes.
AJ Odudu
We’re always fans of a geometric print, especially if it’s also sparkly. Chuck in some silver platform shoes and we’re sold. Nailed it.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
The underwear as outerwear trend is still going strong, as demonstrated by Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Ana de Armas
Oooh, and Ana de Armas has gone for the same trend in seashell pink with a ruffle detail.
Nicola Coughlan
Wait a minute, are these the only florals on tonight’s red carpet? Nicola Coughlan has brought a vintage feel to proceedings with this black, white and blue printed Valentino gown.
Cynthia Erivo
The multi-talented Cynthia Erivo stuns in this striking metallic number. Not only is she a powerful singer, she knows how to make a powerful fashion statement too.
Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales added a touch of her usual class to the red carpet. She paired her white gown with on-trend black evening gloves and statement gold earrings.
Geri Halliwell Horner
If you want to be my lover, well, you need to have good fashion sense don’t you? Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner is a vision in white.
Kerry Condon
Banshees of Inisherin actress and Supporting Actress nominee, Kerry Condon, is simply shining in this silver vision.
Vick Hope
TV and radio presenter, Vick Hope, gives us hope for the future of red carpet fashion in this dazzling deep blue number.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Style icon Rosie Huntington-Whiteley took a risk with this black bodysuit and cutout look. All we can say is that it most certainly paid off.
Ellie Goulding
Extremely low cut and with a cape? Only Ellie Goulding could pull this off.
Aimee Lou Wood
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood has made one of the strongest sartorial impacts of the night in this black and lilac creation by Valentino Haute Couture. Sleeves, drama and more sleeves, please.
Wallis Day
Wallis Day is proving that fashion is art in motion in this intricate and figure hugging gown.
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan and black dress? A match made in style heaven.
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