Emerald Fennell debuted her baby bump as she walked the red carpet for the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The actress, 35, looked radiant in a green and pink billowing gown and £785 trainers by Gucci at the socially-distanced Oscars ceremony, which saw her bag the Best Original Screenplay award for Promising Young Woman before tucking into popcorn.
Emerald is expecting her second child with partner Chris Vernon, which comes after she directed her acclaimed film while she was seven months pregnant with her first child, and gave birth just weeks after production wrapped in 2019.
Expecting: Emerald Fennell debuted her baby bump as she scooped the Best Original Screenplay gong for the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station in Los Angeles on Sunday
The Crown star looked the picture of elegance in the summery, ruffled number as she gently cradled her bump while posing for snaps.
Allowing her flowing gown to do the talking, Emerald swept her blonde locks into a simple sleek style, while she highlighted her features with a sweep of dewy make-up including bold purple eyeshadow.
The mum-to-be accessorised her look with a purple tourmaline and 2.61ct diamond pave ring, along with 18ct white gold chrysanthemum drop earrings and a 29.99ct Morganite set by her designer dad Theo’s brand.
Winner! The actress, 35, looked radiant in a green and pink gown and £785 trainers by Gucci as she attended the socially-distanced Oscars ceremony and tucked into popcorn
Winner! The thespian bagged the Best Original Screenplay award for Promising Young Woman
Peckish? The beauty appeared to be having a grand time as she munched on the cinema snack
Mine! The TV and film star had her arms full of popcorn in the funny skit on the Academy’s Instagram
Off she goes: The film executive loved the popcorn so much that she grabbed two tubs and left
Fun times: Emerald happily ate popcorn and giggled away ahead of the ceremony
Surprising: Emerald recently revealed she was heavily pregnant while directing her critically acclaimed film Promising Young Women (pictured with Carey Mulligan, left)
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Emerald later picked up the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, becoming the first woman to in the award in 13 years.
She didn’t prepare a speech for the win, and apologised for the ceremony’s director Stephen Soderberg for not being prepared.
In great spirits: Emerald’s sister Coco and mother Louise posed in a top by her fashion designer sibling’s range while supporting the actress
Important symbol: Coco’s T-shirt was also worn by Carey (R) in the much-talked-about film
She said: ‘They said write a speech and I didn’t because I didn’t think this would happen, I’m going to be in trouble with Stephen Soderbergh, I’m so sorry…
‘The only speech I ever wrote was when I was 10 – it mainly thanks Morris from ‘Saved by the Bell’. Unfortunately he hasn’t been as much of my life as I’d hoped.
‘I’m trying very hard not to cry, which is very difficult because as an English person, we don’t cry ever.’
Baby joy: Emerald is expecting her second child with partner Chris Vernon, which comes after she directed her acclaimed film while she was seven months pregnant with her first child
Radiant: The Crown star looked the picture of elegance in the summery, ruffled number as she gently cradled her bump while posing for snaps
Details: The mum-to-be accessorised her look with a purple tourmaline and 2.61ct diamond pave ring and white gold chrysanthemum drop earrings by her designer dad Theo’s brand
Glowing: Emerald looked lovely in her flowing gown as she attended the bash amid her film’s numerous nominations
The film star went on to thank her loved ones, while adding she was ‘mortified’ to be singled out for recognition.
She went on: ‘I have so many people to thank, I feel mortified that I’m here when it’s not just my job at all.
‘I want to thank Carey Mulligan for being not only the most talented person in the world but also the kindest and funniest, the producers for never giving up, the cast and the crew, the greatest in the world, they just made me look good and I’m so grateful.’
Becoming emotional, she concluded: ‘Finally, my family, mum, dad, Coco, my husband, Chris… Come on. Our son who did not arrive until a couple of weeks after shooting, thank God, I crossed my legs all the way through. Thank God.
‘Stephen – I hope that was alright.’
I’ve won! Emerald beamed with joy as she accepted her award for Best Original Screenplay
Glamorous gals: Emerald was presented the award by Regina King, who also looked incredible on the night
Uh oh: She didn’t prepare a speech for the win, and apologised for the ceremony’s director Stephen Soderberg for not being prepared
Unexpected: She said: ‘They said write a speech and I didn’t because I didn’t think this would happen, I’m going to be in trouble with Stephen Soderbergh, I’m so sorry…’
Meanwhile, the nominee was earlier seen enjoying a tub of hot tub as she filmed a humorous video for the Academy’s official Instagram page in their Movie Palace.
The beauty appeared to be having a grand time as she munched on the cinema snack, before making off with two helpings.
Emerald welcomed her first child with director partner Chris in 2019, with the tot’s arrival first revealed when she was pictured out and about with the newborn.
The Call The Midwife star had just wrapped filming on Promising Young Woman at the time, and revealed last month she was heavily pregnant during much of the film’s production, and gave birth three weeks after filming wrapped.
She told People: ‘I was so pregnant and I think that really helped because in general, I care deeply, pathetically what people think about me.
Victorious! Emerald beamed with pride as she posed backstage with her award after picking up the Oscar
Beaming: She couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she toted the award
Dreams come true: Emerald was a picture of happiness as she posed with her award
Peekaboo! Emerald looked animated as she strutted around backstage with her Oscar
‘I just chose the worst possible career in every way for that personality trait. The idea of people not liking me and thinking I’m difficult, all those things, is just dreadful to me.’
She went on: ‘But luckily, when you’re carting around a massive baby and you’re about to give birth, you don’t have the time to be anxious. I was like a literal ticking time bomb, which I think gave me this weird power for myself.’
Promising Young Woman is a revenge thriller that follows the story of Carey Mulligan’s character Cassie, a barista who feels unfulfilled in her life.
The film has so far had huge success this awards season, bagging two gongs at the WGA awards and a further two at this month’s BAFTA Film Awards.
New arrival: The actress is set to welcome a newborn with partner Chris (pictured in 2018)
First-time director Emerald became the first British woman to be nominated for Best Director with her film, Promising Young Woman, last month.
While the film landed five Academy Award nods; Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Director, as well as Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Mulligan, 35.
This year, the Oscars will adapt to the demands of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for a socially distanced show that attempts to follow safety recommendations while steering clear of the virtual format other award shows have adopted.
To underscore the changes due to the pandemic, there will be no host, no audience, nor face masks for nominees attending the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Union Station -this year’s hub for a show usually broadcast from the Dolby Theatre.
Though attendees will have to mask up when not on stage. And there will be COVID-19 testing as well as temperature checks.
And guests – Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon and Zendaya have been secured – are not able to bring guests.
There will only be about 170 attendees in all, which is far less than the 3,000 that normally attended the Oscars pre pandemic.
Praised: The film stars Carey has landed five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Director
In contrast with the largely virtual Golden Globes, Zoom boxes have been closed out — though numerous international hubs and satellite feeds will connect nominees unable to travel.
In order to cut down on risks, attendees have been asked to skip going to crowded places like gyms or restaurants for the 10 days prior to the ceremony.
The show appears to be trying to downplay the use of masks, as presenters won’t wear them when on camera, but they will be required to have them on during commercial breaks.
93RD ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS
Best Picture
The Father
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
Minari
Nomadland – WINNER
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Golden: Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey (seen left to right) as Nomadland won Best Picture
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Viola Davis – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Andra Day – The United States vs Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby – Pieces of a Woman
Frances McDormand – Nomadland – WINNER
Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Glenn Close – Hillbilly Elegy
Olivia Colman – The Father
Amanda Seyfried – Mank
Youn Yuh-jung – Minari – WINNER
Sweet: Youn Yuh-jung won Best Supporting Actress for Minari
Best Music (Original Score)
Da 5 Bloods
Mank
Minari
News of the World
Soul – WINNER
Best Animated Short Film
Burrow
Genius Loci
If Anything Happens I Love You – WINNER
Opera
Yes-People
Best Live Action Short Film
Feeling Through
The Letter Room
The Present
Two Distant Strangers – WINNER
White Eye
Best International Feature Film
Another Round – WINNER
Better Days
Collective
The Man Who Sold His Skin
Quo Vadis, Aida?
Talented: Thomas Vinterberg accepted Best International Film for Another Round
Best Sound
Greyhound
Mank
News of the World
Soul
Sound of Metal – WINNER
Best Cinematography
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank – WINNER
News of the World
Nomadland
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Music (Original Song)
H.E.R. – Fight for You – Judas and the Black Messiah – WINNER
Hear My Voice – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Husavik – Eurovision Song Contest
Io Si (Seen) – The Life Ahead
Speak Now – One Night in Miami…
H.E.R. won Best Original Song for Judas and the Black Messiah’s Fight for You
Best Director
Thomas Vinterberg – Another Round
David Fincher – Mank
Lee Isaac Chung – Minari
Chloé Zhao – Nomadland – WINNER
Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
Trailblazer: Chloe Zhao is the first woman of color to win Best Director
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Riz Ahmed – Sound of Metal
Anthony Hopkins – The Father – WINNER
Chadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Gary Oldman – Mank
Steven Yeun – Minari
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Sacha Baron Cohen – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Daniel Kaluuya – Judas and the Black Messiah – WINNER
Leslie Odom, Jr. – One Night in Miami…
Paul Raci – Sound of Metal
Lakeith Stanfield – Judas and the Black Messiah
Best Animated Feature Film
Onward
Over the Moon
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
Soul – WINNER
Wolfwalkers
Dynamic: Dana Murray (L) and Pete Docter won Best Animated Feature for Soul
Best Costume Design
Emma
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – WINNER
Mank
Mulan
Pinnochio
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
The Father – WINNER
Nomadland
One Night in Miami…
The White Tiger
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman – WINNER
Shaka King and Will Berson – Judas and the Black Messiah
Lee Isaac Chung – Minari
Darius Marder and Abraham Marder – Sound of Metal
Aaron Sorkin – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Blooming lovely: Emerald Fennell won Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman
Best Documentary Feature
Collective
Crip Camp
The Mole Agent
My Octopus Teacher – WINNER
Time
Best Documentary Short Subject
Colette – WINNER
A Concerto Is a Conversation
Do Not Split
Hunger Ward
A Love Song for Latasha
Best Film Editing
The Father
Nomadland
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal – WINNER
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Production Design
The Father
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank – WINNER
News of the World
Tenet
Best Visual Effects
Love and Monsters
The Midnight Sky
Mulan
The One and Only Ivan
Tenet – WINNER
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Emma
Hillbilly Elegy
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – WINNER
Mank
Pinocchio