Michelle Keegan and Kara Tointon led the celebrities attending the Vanity Fair BAFTA EE Rising Star party at The Strand in London on Tuesday.
Brassic star Michelle looked nothing short of sensational in a white sleeveless top which she wore with a sheer skirt.
The garment featured a gold patterned detail and a sequinned embellishment while the actress also carried a gold handbag.
Goodnight: Kara Tointon was still looking chic in her plunging jumpsuit as she headed home after attending Vanity Fair EE Rising Star BAFTAs pre-party
Adding height to her frame with a pair of matching heels while she styled her brunette locks into loose waves.
Kara ensured all eyes were on her when she arrived in a black jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.
The actress’ garment also featured sheer sleeves while she added to the look with a black clutch.
Also in attendance at the event was Nicola Roberts who looked elegant as ever in a black and white houndstooth blazer with matching trousers.
Giddy: Michelle looked like she’d had the time of her life as she left the glam party arm in arm with a friend
Wow factor: The TV star was looking fabulous in her sheer-skirted dress and statement gold heels as she made her way through the rainy London weather
Fashion: Michelle’s garment featured a gold patterned detail and a sequinned embellishment
The singer also wore a pair of black heels while she styled her flame-haired locks into an updo.
Ellie effortlessly turned heads as she opted for a bright red jacket with a matching mini skirt that highlighted her toned pins.
The actress also donned a pair of black heels while she let her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders.
Pop star Ella Eyre opted for a mustard and burgundy plaid long-sleeved shirt with a matching mini skirt.
The hitmaker added to her outfit with a pair of orange ankle boots and also carried a grey handbag.
Sensational: Clara Amfo opted for a black mini dress and matching blazer while Alex Scott donned a flowing black gown
Roxy Horner looked incredible as she arrived to the event in a burgundy long-sleeved dress with a turtle neck.
The garment also featured a high leg split while the model added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.
Styling her tresses into loose curls, Roxy completed her look for the evening with a red handbag.
Brooklyn Beckham’s ex Hana Cross put on a sultry display as she donned a black mini dress that highlighted her incredible figure.
The outfit featured a white ruffled detail while the model also sported black gloves and matching heels.
Also in attendance at the event was Roman Kemp who looked suave in a purple blazer which he wore with matching trousers.
Looking good: Pop star Ella Eyre opted for a mustard and burgundy plaid long-sleeved shirt with a matching mini skirt
Attendees: Saoirse-Monica Jackson opted for a dark blue blazer and trousers while Zoe Hardman opted for a white mini dress
Also sporting a white vest, the radio presenter added to his outfit with a pair of black shoes and a silver necklace.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson opted for a trendy look as she donned a dark blue blazer with matching trousers.
The Derry Girls actress also sported bright green heels while she added to her outfit with a red plaid handbag.
Wallis Day looked elegant in a black blazer and matching trousers which she wore with a black top.
The Hollyoaks star also wore a pair of silver heels while she wore her platinum blonde locks in a poker straight style.
Beauty: Michelle accentuated her natural beauty with a light pallet of makeup
Pair: Michelle and Kara both looked sensational as they posed for snaps together
Zoe Hardman cut a stylish figure in a white mini dress with structured shoulders and a backless cut out.
The garment also featured a sequinned embellishment while the presenter added height to her frame with silver heels.
Emily Atack was rocking a new hairstyle for the event after dying her golden hair a subtle peachy hue. The I’m A Celebrity star, 32, looked sensational with her new ‘do as she slipped into a busty little black dress.
Delightful duo: Emily Atack debuted peach hair as she rocked a busty LBD with Laura Whitmore after filming Celebrity Juice together
Leggy lady! Emily wowed in her dress which flashed a glimpse of cleavage with its cut out bodice, while the thigh-skimming hemline put her enviably toned pins on display
The garment flashed a glimpse of cleavage with its cut out bodice, while the thigh-skimming hemline put her enviably toned pins on display
Laura Whitmore, 36, looked equally as stunning as she donned a black mini dress with an oversized white bow on the bodice.
The Irish beauty elongated her tanned pins with a pair of chunky white heels that gave her modelesque frame an extra boost.
She added to the glamour by painting her plump pout a bold shade of scarlet and styling her glossy golden locks in old Hollywood curls.
Chic: Laura, 36, looked equally as stunning as she donned a black mini dress with an oversized white bow on the bodice
Legs eleven! The Irish beauty elongated her tanned pins with a pair of chunky white heels that gave her modelesque frame an extra boost
Supermodel style: Laura worked her angles as she posed up a storm for photographers
Blonde bombshell: She added to the glamour by painting her plump pout a bold shade of scarlet and styling her glossy golden locks in old Hollywood curls
The sought-after EE Rising Star Award recognises a performer who has demonstrated truly outstanding talent on the big screen in the past year and garnered attention from both the public and film industry.
It is the sole accolade at the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) that is voted for by the public, despite the nominees being selected by the BAFTA juries.
The gong, previously known as the Orange Rising Star Award, was first established in 2006 and Scottish actor James McAvoy scooped the first win.
Rocks’ actress Bukky Bakray currently holds the coveted award. At the tender age of 19, she became the youngest EE Rising Star Award winner and one of the youngest nominees for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
The award, now in its 17th year, was introduced after Mary Selway’s death in 2004.
Smart: Also in attendance at the event was Roman Kemp who looked suave in a purple blazer which he wore with matching trousers
Breathtaking: Roxy added to her look with a light pallet of makeuup
She is renowned for her successful role as a casting director and has helped many budding actors and actresses to their claim to fame.
No Time To Die star Lashana Lynch and A Quiet Place’s Millicent Simmonds lead the stars nominated for the BAFTA 2022 EE Rising Star Award.
Also up for the desired accolade are The King’s Man star Harris Dickinson, West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose and The Power of the Dog’s Kodi Smit-McPhee.
The nominees were announced in a livestream ceremony in February, that was hosted by last year’s Rising Star winner Bukky and Edith Bowman.
Pals: Morfydd Clark opted for a black midi dress with a pleated detail (pictured with Ellie Bamber)
Career: Kara is known to TV viewers for her former role as Dawn Swann on EastEnders
Success: Michelle currently stars as Erin Croft on Sky series Brassic
Wet and windy: Both Michelle and Kara braced the cold and rainy weather as they left the BAFTA Rising Star party on Tuesday night
This year’s selecting jury was made up of the chair of BAFTA and television Krishnendu Majum, actress and director Sadie Frost, actress Michelle Dockery, and casting directors Lucy Bevan and Leo Davis, producer Uzma Hasan and talent agent Ikki El-Amriti.
Millicent – who has made history as the first deaf nominee – found worldwide fame starring in 2018’s A Quiet Place and the 2021 sequel which charts s family struggles for survival in a world where most humans have been killed by blind but noise-sensitive creatures.
Discussing the impact of her newfound fame, she revealed: ‘I have a lot of young people who come up to me and say it’s awesome to have our language on screen.
‘I didn’t have that growing up so I feel really honoured and touched to give them a place where they can dream. It’s very inspirational for me.’
Incredible: Zara Martin donned a black sheer dress with a high leg split and matching heels
Dapper: Away star Ray Panthaki posed for a snap alongside fellow actor Bart Ruspoli
Lashana made history as the first woman and the first woman of colour to carry on the legacy of 007 in her standout role as Nomi in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s No Time To Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.
She is currently filming historical epic The Woman King in South Africa and will also be seen in the film adaptation of Matthew Warchus’ musical, Matilda, opposite Alisha Weir and Emma Thompson in the role of Miss Honey.
While she was unable to attend the nomination ceremony, she sent in a statement that read: ‘The EE Rising Star Award is one I’ve always admired for recognising exciting emerging talent.
‘I’m so elated for my fellow nominees who inspire myself and others, as we continue to fight for change within our industry and the world. I’m proud to be able to do that in moments like these.’
Fashion: Poppy Corby-Tuech wore a black crop top and matching skirt while Ellie added to her look with black heels
Suave: For Life star Nicholas Pinnock wore a dark brown suit with a navy waistcoat
Stylish: Joy Crookes sported an off-white coat with brown trousers and a pair of black boots
Looking fab: Roxy Horner made an elegant exit into the rainy London weather in her glittering red and purple gown
Raining on their parade: Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore cosied up to shelter under an umbrella for their exit
Get me home: Emily couldn’t stop giggling as she kept close to her male friend on the way to the party
Steady! Emily looked like she may fall over on her towering heels as the two did their best to find their ride home
Gorgeous: Ella Eyre stood out in her Clueless-inspired look as she left the bash with Laura following close behind
Meanwhile, Ariana – who had a breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg’s musical film West Side Story – said that she hopes the movie brings in more representation for Hispanic people in Hollywood.
She explained: ‘I am extremely proud of the way lations are represented in film, particularly latinas. It’s so nice to celebrate there’s not one way to be Hispanic and I do think that what critics say, it does matter. it does matter that people go to see your movie but its most important that people see themselves reported back.
Alongside her nomination for the EE Rising Star Award, she has already won Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globe Awards and received a nomination from Critics Choice Awards.
Commenting on her BAFTA nomination, she said: ‘I am beyond humbled to join the talented group of actors that have been nominated for the EE Rising Star Award over the years. To say I’m excited is an understatement, and I’m so thankful for this recognition. Genuinely blown away.’
British actor Harris can currently be seen in cinemas starring in Matthew Vaughn’s The King’s Man opposite Ralph Fiennes.
Success: No Time To Die star Lashana Lynch is up for this year’s Rising Star Award
He has received critical acclaim for his diverse film and television work since breaking out in Eliza Hittman’s 2017 Sundance hit Beach Rats, where he was nominated for the Best Male Lead Independent Spirit Award.
Discussing his BAFTA nomination, Harris said: ‘A huge thank you to both BAFTA and EE for this nomination. Each year I’ve looked to the EE Rising Star Award with great admiration and respect, so to be included in this category is a real honour.
‘The fact that we collectively get to tell stories for a living is enough of a reward for me, but to be noticed by such a prestigious institution really does mean a lot.’
Rounding off the nominees is Australian actor Kodi who was praised by critics for his standout role in Jane Campion’s The Power of The Dog. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award, along with a nomination from the Screen Actors Guild.
Nominee: A Quiet Place’s Millicent Simmonds is also up for the honour
Kodi first started acting at the age of nine, making his film debut in Romulus, My Father opposite Eric Bana. He has since gone on to star in a plethora of high-profile films, including post-apocalyptic drama The Road and Dawn of The Planet of The Ape.
He said of his nomination, said: ‘I have the deepest gratitude to be considered alongside my fellow nominees for the EE Rising Star Award at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards ceremony. I am beyond humbled to be considered for an award that celebrates such extraordinary young talents.’
The BAFTAs will take place Sunday March 13 at The Royal Albert Hall and will be broadcast on BBC One.
Fronting this year’s ceremony is Rebel Wilson, who said she felt ‘honoured’ to be taking the reins.
Public voting for the EE Rising Star Award is now open at ee.co.uk/BAFTA and the winner will be announced at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 13 March 2022. The awards will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Award: West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose (centre) is also up for the coveted gong
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