The biggest night in British film, The EE British Academy Film Awards are set to take place on Sunday.
And, Saturday evening saw celebrities descend on Kensington Palace in London in their droves to attend the Nespresso British Academy Film Awards Nominees’ Party.
Amy Adams, 44, stunned on the red carpet as she arrived clad in a form-fitting black pencil dress, which clung to her sensational curves.
The Vice actress looked chic in her classic LBD, which featured elegant cap-sleeves and a blunt neckline, and added height to her frame with embellished peep-toe heels.
The Vicenza-born star styled her glossy red tresses into glamorous curls, swept over to one side, to allow her vintage style jewel encrusted pearl earrings to be on display.
The blue-eyed beauty looked radiant, with her skin glowing under the lights of the cameras’ flashes, with her piercing eyes accentuated with earth-toned brown make-up.
To complete her look, Amy opted for eye-catching jewel-adorned bracelets, which gave a modern twist to her elegant ensemble.
Finishing touches: To complete her look, Amy opted for eye-catching jewel-adorned bracelets, which gave a modern twist to her elegant ensemble
Glam: The Vice actress looked chic in her classic LBD, which featured elegant cap-sleeves and a blunt neckline, and added height to her frame with embellished peep-toe heels
Stunning: The Vicenza-born star styled her glossy red tresses into glamorous curls, swept over to one side, to allow her vintage style jewel encrusted pearl earrings to be on display
Glorious: The Enchanted leading lady was poised on the red carpet, with her hands gracefully held together
Breathtaking: Amy was preened to perfection for the glamorous event
Dripping with jewels: Amy’s dress featured a delicate centre bow, but her Chanel jewels drew the most attention
Melissa McCarthy, 48, sparkled her way across the red carpet in a shimmering black suit jacket, with white feature buttons adding a stark contrast.
The mother-of-two teamed her dazzling outer layer with a chic high-necked black sweater and high-waisted velvet trousers.
Melissa’s brunette locks were styled into glamorous curls and her eyes popped with dark lashes, while a pillar-box red lip completed her powerful look.
Beauty: Her piercing eyes accentuated with earth-toned brown make-up and a slick of black mascara
Happy lady: Amy grinned from ear to ear as she posed for photographs on the red carpet
Dazzling: Melissa McCarthy, 48, sparkled her way across the red carpet in a shimmering black suit jacket , with white feature buttons adding a stark contrast
Beauty: Melissa’s brunette locks were styled into glamorous curls and her eyes popped with dark lashes, while a pillar-box red lip completed her powerful look
The actress starred as Lee Israel in the biopic, Can You Ever Forgive Me? and was joined on the red carpet by her co-star Richard E. Grant, 61.
The friends and colleagues couldn’t contain their delight at being reunited once again at the star-studded bash, as they cracked jokes and flashed wide smiles.
Richard opted to wear an unexpected combination of clothing for the bash, teaming a denim shirt and pin-striped waistcoat with a navy blue suit.
Chic styling: The mother-of-two teamed her dazzling outer layer with a chic high-necked black sweater and high-waisted velvet trousers
Friends and colleagues: The actress starred as Lee Israel in the biopic, Can You Ever Forgive Me? and was joined on the red carpet by her co-star Richard E. Grant, 61
Good times: The friends and colleagues couldn’t contain their delight at being reunited once again at the star-studded bash
Cracking jokes: Melissa and Richard cracked jokes and flashed wide smiles
Quirky: Richard opted to wear an unexpected combination of clothing for the bash, teaming a denim shirt and pin-striped waistcoat with a navy blue suit
Unique styling: Richard opted to wear an unexpected combination of clothing for the bash, teaming a denim shirt and pin-striped waistcoat with a navy blue suit
Adding an extra splash of colour, the Star Wars actor strolled around in a pair of light blue suede shoes, complete with blue laces.
Rachel Weisz, 48, looked edgy as she stepped out in an unusual knee-length black and white dress, which she teamed with a pair of thigh high boots.
The London-born actress, who is nominated for her role in The Favourite, opted a baby-doll style frock, which featured a jewel encrusted black top-half.
Edgy: Rachel Weisz, 48, looked edgy as she stepped out in an unusual knee-length black and white dress, which she teamed with a pair of thigh high boots
Sparkling: The London -born actress, who is nominated for her role in The Favourite, opted a baby-doll style frock, which featured a jewel encrusted black top-half
Beauty: Her flawless visage was adorned with an understated make-up look
Sweet styling: The lower half comprised an A-line white skirt with a black jewel-encrusted hemline, while the sleeves of her dress followed a similar design
Unexpected: Rachel teamed the high-necked number with a pair of heeled, ruched leather-look thigh high boots, which gave her overall look a more casual feel
The lower half comprised an A-line white skirt with a black jewel-encrusted hemline, while the sleeves of her dress followed a similar design.
Ensuring she kept warm on the red carpet, The Favourite star slipped on a white long-sleeved top beneath her eye-catching frock.
Rachel teamed the high-necked number with a pair of heeled, ruched leather-look thigh high boots, which gave her overall look a more casual feel.
Looking good: Rachel draped the long strap of her black handbag over her shoulder, keeping her belongings close by her side at all times
Gorgeous: A dusting of blusher added a flush to her cheeks, and a glossy pink lip adding a polished finish
Windswept: She styled her long brunette locks into a sweet ponytail, with strands left out at the front and twisted into effortless waves
Couple: Rami Malek, 37, and Lucy Boynton, 25, looked like a picture of true love as they attended Nespresso BAFTAs Nominees’ Party held at Kensington Palace, London on Saturday
Romance: Lucy looked sensational as she rocked a printed black dress complete with lace collar and sleeves
Dressed to impress: Rami looked dapper in a black suit with a quirky white shirt featuring a black pocket
Rachel draped the long strap of her black handbag over her shoulder, keeping her belongings close by her side at all times.
She styled her long brunette locks into a sweet ponytail, with strands left out at the front and twisted into effortless waves.
Her flawless visage was adorned with an understated make-up look, with a dusting of blusher added a flush to her cheeks, and a glossy pink lip adding a polished finish.
The actress had a friendly demeanour, ensuring she waved to the awaiting photographers after taking her place on the red carpet.
Dapper: He showed off his handsome features as he gelled his locks back and looked sultry for the camera
Stylish: She added height to her frame with quirky burgundy heels and donned a large gold ring to complete her look
Co-stars: The pair play Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and his longtime girlfriend/confidante Mary Austin in 2018 hit film
Their romance blossomed when they were cast opposite each other on the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
And Rami Malek, 37, and Lucy Boynton, 25, looked like a picture of true love as they attended the pre-BAFTA party at Kensington Palace.
Being an award season pro, the actor looked dapper in a black suit with a quirky white shirt featuring a black pocket.
Smart: Viggo Mortenson, 60, was putting on a dapper display as he attended the BAFTA Nominees’ Party on Saturday, as he arrived with his Green Book co-star Linda Cardellini, 43
Sharp: The Hollywood star was looking sharp in a simple navy suit and striped tie
Flawless: Linda put on a leggy display in a semi sheer dress with a revealing chest cut-out, which she teamed with matching mesh-style heels
Pretty: The Brokeback Mountain star pulled her brunette tresses into a half-up half-down bouffant, accentuated her flawless complexion with dramatic lined eyes
Gorgeous: Viggo was in attendance for the bash alongside his on-screen wife Linda, 43, who stunned in a semi-sheer black frock
Sublime: Linda showed off her amazing pins in a semi-sheer dress with revealing chest cut-outs, as she cosied up to her on-screen spouse upon arrival at the event
Rami showed off his handsome features as he gelled his locks back to stare into his on-off screen beau’s eyes.
Meanwhile Lucy looked sensational as she rocked a printed black dress complete with lace collar and sleeves.
She added height to her frame with quirky burgundy heels and donned a large gold ring to complete her look.
The blonde beauty wore her cropped locks away from her face and sported bold eye makeup paired with neutral skin.
The stars play Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and his longtime girlfriend/confidante Mary Austin in 2018 hit film with Rami nominated for the best actor BAFTA for his role.
Friendly: The actress had a friendly demeanour, ensuring she waved to the awaiting photographers after taking her place on the red carpet
Friendly: Rachel made sure to wave to the photographers as she left the red carpet, with her bag over her shoulder
Elegant: Amy oozed elegance as she worked the red carpet with ease
Walk that walk: Rachel strode off confidently in her thigh high boots
Viggo Mortenson, 60, was putting on a dapper display as he attended the BAFTA pre-party, arriving with his Green Book co-star Linda Cardellini, 43.
The Hollywood star was looking sharp in a simple navy suit and striped tie, while Linda was looking leggy in a cut-out mesh frock.
The duo’s outing comes as Green Book is set to be one of the top contenders in Sunday’s grand awards show, with four nominations including Best Film.
Fluttery: The brunette beauty drew attention to her deep brown eyes with a heavy slick of mascara on her fluttery lashes
Glowing: The blue-eyed beauty looked radiant, with her skin glowing under the lights of the cameras’ flashes
Showing off their close friendship off-screen, Viggo was looking sharp in his navy suit with a red and blue striped tie as he arrived for the bash in London’s Kensington Palace.
The Lord Of The Rings star was every inch the silver fox, after earning critical acclaim for his performance as Frank ‘Top Lip’ Vallelonga.
Viggo is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance, and is expected to be one of the hot favourites when the ceremony takes place on Sunday.
In the running: Viggo is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance, and is expected to be one of the hot favourites when the ceremony takes place on Sunday
Incredible: Linda clutched onto her pal and co-star as they posed on the red carpet
Meanwhile Linda showed off her amazing pins in a semi-sheer dress with revealing chest cut-outs, as she cosied up to her on-screen spouse upon arrival at the event.
The Brokeback Mountain star pulled her brunette tresses into a half-up half-down bouffant, and finished the sexy ensemble with matching mesh heels.
The duo were in attendance for the bash ahead of walking the red carpet for the BAFTA Awards.
Saturday night saw A-listers dash across Hyde Park from Kensington Palace to LouLou’s to attend the Charles Finch x Chanel pre-Bafta dinner.
Those who had made their way from the royal residence to the swanky club in Mayfair, were joined by even more Hollywood stars.
Margot Robbie, 28, wowed as she arrived clad in a strappy black ribbed dress, which featured a wide satin bow wrapped around her waist.
She looked every inch the red carpet queen when she arrived at the dinner party, opting for a simple yet breathtaking look for the evening.
The Australian actress diapered her trim physique in the form-fitting dress, letting her natural beauty stand out, as she chose wear minimal jewellery.
Margot also wore an understated makeup palette, consisting of a luminous foundation, defined brows and a pop of muted tangerine lipstick.
Happy to oblige: The London-born actress didn’t seem to mind turning every so slightly at the request of photographers
Details: Amy’s pencil dress was finished off with a pretty satin hemline
The stars are set to turned out in force at the 2019 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the third year in a row, after the move from the Royal Opera House.
Joanna Lumley will return for a second stint behind the podium for the 72nd annual awards after impressing last year in place of Stephen Fry while Cirque de Soleil will also be back with another performance after their 2018 tribute to Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water.
Yorgos Lanthimos’s The Favourite has swept the nominations with 12 nods in top categories including a Best Actress chance for its star Olivia Colman, Supporting Actress nominations for Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz and a shot at Best Film.
Polished to perfection: Amy ensured she was polished to perfection as she sported an understated pale pink manicure
Ready for action: The actress barely broke from her tried and tested pose
At ease: The actress appeared to completely at ease as she was snapped by the hoards of photographers
The Favourite will compete with A Star Is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Green Book and Roma for Best Film but surprisingly, after its success at last month’s Golden Globes, Bohemian Rhapsody was snubbed in the category.
The Favourite is nominated in 12 categories. Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma and A Star Is Born each have seven nominations; Vice has six, BlacKkKlansman has five, and Cold War and Green Book have four each. Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Queen of Scots and Stan & Ollie have three nominations each.
The 2019 nod marks Olivia’s sixth BAFTA nomination but her first for a film role after previously winning for TV hits Twenty Twelve, Accused and Broadchurch.
Olivia competes against Glenn Close for The Wife, Lady Gaga for A Star Is Born, Melissa McCarthy for Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ and Widows star Viola Davis, but in another shock snub, Mary Poppins Returns lead Emily Blunt has missed out on a nomination.
In fact, Mary Poppins Returns only received nominations in the technical categories for BAFTA, with three nods in total for Best Film Music, Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
Olivia’s chances at scoring her first film BAFTA have only increased after she took home the Best Actress Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy for The Favourite at the Golden Globes.
Olivia’s critically-acclaimed film was released last month and follows the love triangle Queen Anne forms with two of her female courtiers, played by Emma and Rachel, who are both nominated in the Best Supporting Actress Category.
The Favourite is also nominated for Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Make Up & Hair, Editing and Yorgos Lanthimos for Director.
Bohemian Rhapsody could build on its surprise success at the Golden Globes with its seven BAFTA nominations, but it has missed out on chance at the Best Film prize.
The Queen biopic provided the biggest shock of the 2019 Golden Globes when it beat favourite A Star is Born to take home the Best Motion Picture Drama prize, which followed a win for leading man Rami Malek.
Rami is nominated for the BAFTA Leading Actor where he will again compete against A Star Is Born’s Bradley Cooper as well as Viggo Mortensen and British actors Christian Bale and Steve Coogan.
Bale is the favourite to take home Leading Actor for his incredible transformation into Dick Cheney for Vice.
A Star Is Born has scored the same number of BAFTA nominations as its rival Bohemian Rhapsody, with seven chances. As well as its Best Actor nod for Bradley, who also receives a nomination for Direction, Lady Gaga is nominated for Leading Actress.
The singer will again compete with Glenn Close for The Wife, who beat her in another surprise Golden Globes result. Melissa McCarthy and Viola Davis along with Colman make up the category.
The bookies favourites Glenn, Gaga and Olivia will go head to head at the BAFTAs as unlike the Golden Globes, there are not separate acting categories for drama, musical or comedy.
Also receiving seven nominations is Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma which is nominated for Best Film, Film Not in the English Language, Director, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Production Design and Editing.
Cuaron will be a tough competitor in the Direction category, after winning best director honours at the Golden Globes for his ode to his own childhood in 1970s Mexico City.
First Man also joins the seven nominations club with nods for Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Sound, and Special Visual Effects, as well as Supporting Actress for Claire Foy.
British talent Claire, who plays Neil Armstrong’s wife in the moon landings biopic, will compete with The Favourite’s Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, Margot Robbie for Mary Queen of Scots and Amy Adams for Vice.
Supporting Actor also includes big names with Adam Driver for BlacKkKlansman competing against the Golden Globe winner Mahershala Ali for Green Book as well as Richard E. Grant for Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Vice star Sam Rockwell and Timothee Chalamet for Beautiful Boy.