The most awe-inspiring looks from the 2026 BAFTAs red carpet - including Sadie Sink's backless gown and Emma Stone's barely-there dress


Tonight sees stars of the big screen assemble in London for the BAFTAs. With a glittering guest list, the red carpet is always a spectacular affair. From Chase Infiniti to Odessa A'zion, here are the best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 ceremony


The best dressed stars at the Baftas© getty
Melanie Macleod
Melanie MacleodDeputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor
Updated: February 22, 2026
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Today sees the biggest stars of film descend upon London's Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTAs.  The prestigious ceremony recognises and celebrates the crème de la crème of this year's best films, with the glittering guest list dressed in their finery for the special occasion.

HELLO! was on the red carpet for the event - and these were the best-dressed stars we spotted. 

 Emma Stone attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards © Getty Images for BAFTA

Emma Stone at the BAFTAs

Emma Stone wore a barely-there black dress to the BAFTAs. The Bugonia star is nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in the Yorgos Lanthimos film. 

Jessie Buckley attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Jessie Buckley's blue BAFTAs dress

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley looked vibrant in a bold blue Grecian-inspired dress. 

Gracie Abrams attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Gracie Abrams at the BAFTAs

Singer Gracie Abrams attended alongside her partner, Paul Mescal, wearing a unique beaded dress. 

Kate Hudson attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Kate Hudson at the BAFTAs

Kate Hudson exuded old Hollywood elegance in her red off-the-shoulder gown paired with Chaumet jewellery, proving exactly why she is acting royalty. 

Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall © BAFTA via Getty Images

Kylie Jenner at the BAFTAs

Kylie Jenner opted to skip the red carpet, instead joining her nominee boyfriend, Timothee Chalamet, inside. She wore a black dress with bejewelled detailing for Timmy's big night.

Sadie Sink attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Sadie Sink at the BAFTAs

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink looked picture-perfect in a sage green backless dress.

Gillian Anderson attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall © Getty Images for BAFTA

Gillian Anderson at the BAFTAs

Sex Education icon Gillian Anderson looked radiant as ever in her sleeveless dress, worn with desert diamond Ara Vartanian jewellery.

Alicia Vikander attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards© Mike Marsland/WireImage

Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander proved the trend for cut-out dresses is going nowhere, with this gorgeous beaded number. 

Carey Mulligan attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Getty Images for BAFTA

Carey Mulligan at the BAFTAs

Carey Mulligan is nominated for her role in The Ballad of Wallis Island and she pulled out all the stops for the ceremony in a midnight blue gown, offset with Tiffany & Co. jewellery. 

Aimee Lou Wood attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Aimee Lou Wood at the BAFTAs

White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood looked sensational in her pink Grecian-inspired dress, complemented with Tiffany & Co. jewellery. Bold red lips and a casual up-do completed the look.

Clara Amfo attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Clara Amfo at the BAFTAs

Former Strictly star Clara Amfo looked like a goddess on the BAFTAs red carpet, rocking a strapless metallic gown as she reported live from the event, chatting to fellow attendees as they arrived.

Erin Doherty attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026© Getty Images for BAFTA

Erin Doherty

Adolescence actress Erin Doherty opted for a statement structured gown complemented with Chaumet jewellery for her strut down the red carpet at the BAFTAs.

Mia Mckenna-Bruce attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Getty Images for BAFTA

Mia Mckenna-Bruce at the BAFTAs

Seven Dials actress Mia Mckenna-Bruce went for all out glamour with her BAFTAs gown/ We love the cascading silver detailing. 

Odessa A'zion attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Odessa A'zion

Marty Supreme star Odessa A'zion is nominated for Best Supporting Actress - and she certainly looked the part in a sheer, off-the-shoulder black lace dress, hitting three trends in one. She added dazzling Swarovski jewellery to complete the look. 

Renate Reinsve attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Getty Images for BAFTA

Renate Reinsve at the BAFTAs

Sentimental Value star Renate Reinsve is up for the Best Actress gong. The star opted for a noughties-inspired bias cut cut-out dress, accessorising with Boucheron jewellery.

Chase Infiniti attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Chase Infiniti at the BAFTAs

One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti is nominated for Best Leading Actress, wearing a gorgeous mermaid skirted burgundy gown. She accessorised with equally exquisite De Beers London jewellery.

Kerry Washington attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards © Mike Marsland/WireImage

Kerry Washington at the BAFTAs

Wake Up Dead Man star Kerry Washington looked flawless in her black backless dress.

Cat Burns attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Cat Burns at the BAFTAs

Musician and Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns proves you can never go wrong with a smart black blazer, pairing it with TASAKI jewellery. 

Minnie Driver attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Minnie Driver at the BAFTAs

Emily in Paris star Minnie Driver looked radiant in red for her turn on the red carpet. 

Milly Alcock attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)© WireImage

Milly Alcock at the BAFTAs

House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock oozed attitude in her military-inspired outfit. 

Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Getty Images for BAFTA

Maggie Gyllenhaal at the BAFTAs

Maggie Gyllenhaal looked effortlessly glam in a black velvet number, completed with De Beers London jewellery.

Glenn Close attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 © Getty Images for BAFTA

Glenn Close at the BAFTAs

Glenn Close looked a million miles away from her character Cruella DeVille in this chic black co-ord. 

Chloe Zhao attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA/Getty Im

Chloe Zhao at the BAFTAs

We wonder if Hamnet director Chloe Zhao was trying to manifest the gold BAFTAs award with this golden gown.


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Vogue Williams was a special guest of BAFTAs Official Wine Partner Casillero Del Diablo.

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