Another Sunday, another fresh batch of award-show looks to swoon over. The 2023 BAFTAs took place in London on Feb. 19, gathering stars from all over the globe to celebrate the best British and international movies of the year. Film critic Ali Plumb and broadcaster Vick Hope hosted the red carpet at Royal Festival Hall, spotlighting all the statement-making dresses and dapper suits.
Standout looks of the evening included Florence Pugh's red ruffled gown, HoYeon's gold strapless ballgown, and Jodie Turner-Smith's purple rhinestone- and feather-embellished dress, which she completed with crystal eye makeup. Anya Taylor-Joy also wowed in a champagne-colored minidress and shawl, Cynthia Erivo made a dazzling entrance in a bronze Louis Vuitton dress with a structural neckline, and Lily James chose a white Tamara Ralph dress with a plunging crystal- and pearl-embellished neckline.
It was a big night at the ceremony for fans of the British royals. Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first BAFTAs appearance since 2020, with Kate recycling the Alexander McQueen gown she wore for the show back in 2019. Helen Mirren also took the stage to honor the late Queen Elizabeth with a special tribute.
This year's nominees included Angela Bassett ("Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"), Ana de Armas ("Blonde"), Viola Davis ("The Woman King"), Paul Mescal ("Aftersun"), Michelle Yeoh ("Everything Everywhere All at Once"), and so many more. Emma Mackey won the coveted rising star award, which celebrates up-and-coming talents in the acting industry and is voted for by the British public. The trophies were presented on stage by familiar faces like Jamie Lee Curtis, Regé Jean Page, Ariana DeBose, and Taylor Russell.
Read ahead to admire our favorite BAFTAs red carpet outfits this year, and then learn the deeper meaning behind the blue ribbons many attendees wore for the evening.
