BAFTAs 2026: All the winners, including Robert Aramayo's shock win

Good evening and welcome to Best Quality Designer Handbag 's live blog of the BAFTAs 2026. We'll be keeping you updated with all the latest news from the star-studded event, which is taking place this evening at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

The ceremony begins at 5pm and will be broadcast two hours later on BBC One and iPlayer. So stay tuned!

The Princess of Wales made a dazzling return to the BAFTAs as she walked the red carpet with her husband, the Prince of Wales.

Kate has not attended the star-studded ceremony for three years due to her cancer diagnosis, subsequent treatment plan and recovery. 

See the best photos here.  

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One Battle After Another, starring DiCaprio alongside Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and Benicio Del Toro, leads the nominations with 14 nods. 

Sinners, the horror film starring Michael B. Jordan, follows close behind with 13 nominations, while Hamnet and Marty Supreme both have 11 nods. 

Both Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckely are tipped for victory following their big wins at the Golden Globes. But anything can happen at the Baftas!

Guests attending the awards were treated to a specially curated menu paired with wines from Official Wine Partner, Casillero del Diablo - and it sounds seriously tasty. 

If, like me, you're wondering what culinary delights the stars will be tucking into tonight, check out the delicious menu below: 

PAIRED WINE 

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc

CANAPES

Roasted maple pumpkin rolls (vegan)

Woodland mushroom toast and crispy sage (vg)

STARTER

Celeriac and apple mille-feuille (vg)

Served with a basket of Cornish sea salt toasted crisp breads (vg)

CHOICE OF MAIN

Truffle chicken with chicken and truffle mushroom pithivier, butter roasted potato and heritage cabbage

OR

Caramelised leek and pumpkin pithivier with creamed potato and heritage carrot (vg)

OR

Vegan Option

DESSERT

Popcorn and chocolate mousse sundae

Lemon and white chocolate meringue

Chocolate and black forest gateau ganache (vg)

Stay tuned for all the latest updates from the BBC's two-hour broadcast, which is hosted by Alan Cumming. 

Host Alan Cumming opens the show with a pre-recorded skit featuring Warwick Davis, Ken Jeong, Hannah Waddingham, Brian Cox, Jacobi Jupe and Paddington Bear - what a line-up!

In a video call, the group brainstorm marketing ideas for how to get people to tune into the BAFTAs. 

The first award of the night is for Special Visual Effects. 

The nominees are:

• ​F1
• Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Frankenstein
• How to Train Your Dragon
• The Lost Bus
  
  

Avatar: Fire and Ash picked up the gong, which was presented by Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan.

The award goes to Wunmi Mosaku for her performance in Sinners.

In her acceptance speech, Wunmi said: "Thank you Bafta for this incredible honour.

"To my daughter, you are my greatest teacher. I am so proud of you, everything begins and ends with you."

Other nominees

• Odessa A'zion - Marty Supreme
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas - Sentimental Value
• Carey Mulligan - The Ballad of Wallis Island
• Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another
• Emily Watson - Hamnet

John Davidson, who inspired the Tourette's film I Swear, is shouting out during the ceremony. 

The 54-year-old campaigner, who has Tourette's, can be heard from the audience. 

Sean Penn won the BAFTA for One Battle After Another. Sean wasn't there to collect his award, which was presented by Gillian Anderson and Maggie Gyllenhaal, so Gillian joked that she'd take it home instead. 

• Benicio del Toro - One Battle After Another
• Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein
• Paul Mescal - Hamnet
• Peter Mullan - I Swear
• Stellan Skarsgård - Sentimental Value

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Paddington Bear is presenting the award for best children's and family film - a big moment for BAFTA, as he's the first ever bear to present the award!

"I am the first presenter to get marmalade all over a Bafta," he said.  

Boong has won the award for children's and family film. 

Other nominees:

• Arco
• Lilo & Stitch
• Zootropolis 2

Ryan Coogler picked up the award for best original screenplay for Sinners, presented by Kathryn Hahn and Bryan Cranston. 

Other nominees:

• Kirk Jones - I Swear 
• Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie - Marty Supreme
• Kleber Mendonca Filho - The Secret Agent 
• Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier - Sentimental Value 

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In a short break from the awards, host Alan Cumming is interacting with the crowd, offering A-list stars various snacks. Kylie Jenner just accepted a jammy dodger, while Leonard DiCaprio was given a flapjack. 

Meanwhile, Emma Stone was handed some Hula Hoops and rapper Stormzy accepted a bag of Skips.

KPop Demon Hunters singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami got the crowd going as they performed their hit song Golden.

It's the first time the group have sang the track outside of the U.S.

My Father's Shadow picked up the award for Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, presented by Ethan Hawkes. The film was penned by Wale Davies and directed by Akinola Davies Jr. 

Other nominees: 

• The Ceremony - Jack King (director, writer), Hollie Bryan (producer), Lucy Meer (producer)
• My Father's Shadow - Akinola Davies Jr (director), Wale Davies (writer)
• Pillion - Harry Lighton (director, writer)
• A Want In Her - Myrid Carten (director)
• Wasteman - Cal McMau (director), Hunter Andrews (writer), Eoin Doran (writer)

And the award goes to...Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another!

Other nominees: 

• The Ballad of Wallis Island – Tom Basden, Tim Key
• Bugonia – Will Tracy
• Hamnet – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
• Pillion – Harry Lighton

Frankenstein picked up the award for costume design, which was presented by Hannah Waddingham. The actress described the evening as "gently raucous" as she took to the stage. 

• Other nominees:
  Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• Sinners

Sentimental Value walked away with the gong for Best film not in the English Language, beating It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sirāt and The Voice of Hind Rajab to the award. 

It marks the first time a Norwegian film has won a BAFTA.

It looks like Paul Mescal just missed his cue! Introducing the next award for Outstanding British Film, Alan Cumming looked to Paul to help him with a "gag" - but the Hamnet star was too busy looking at his phone!

Hamnet picked up the award for Outstanding British Film. Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and various members of the cast and production team made their way to the stage to accept the award. 

Other nominees:

• 28 Years Later
• The Ballad of Wallis Island
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
• Die My Love
• H Is for Hawk
• I Swear
• Mr Burton
• Pillion
• Steve

Jessie Ware performed a touching edition of Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were' during the moving segment, which paid tribute to the likes of Diane Keaton, Catherine O'Hara and Rob Reiner.

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Robert Aramayo picked up the award for his performance in I Swear. It's the only award at the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public.

Robert thanked his "I Swear family", who he praised as "incredible people," calling John Davidson, the inspiration for the film, the "most remarkable man I've ever met."

Other nominees:  

• Miles Caton
• Chase Infiniti
• Archie Madekwe
• Posy Sterling

Alan Cumming has thanked the audience for their understanding after John Davidson, the inspiration for the film I Swear, let out involuntary shouts during the ceremony. 

"You may have noticed some strong language in the background. This can be part of how Tourette's syndrome shows up for some people as the film explores that experience," said Alan. "Thanks for your understanding and helping create a respectful space for everyone."

Paul Thomas Anderson won the award for One Battle After Another.

Paul gave a shoutout to the film's star Leonardo DiCaprio, who he gave a "special thank you" to for asking all the right questions. 

Prince William has taken to the stage to present the prestigious Bafta Fellowship Award to Dame Donna Langley. 

As chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, Donna is the first British woman ever to run a major American film studio.

The likes of Emma Thompson and Tom Cruise paid tribute to Donna in a pre-recorded clip.

In the night's biggest surprise, Robert Aramayo took home the Leading Actor award for I Swear. 

Robert was clearly stunned by the news. "I absolutely can't believe this," he said, sharing his disbelief at being in the same category as Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Other nominees:

• Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
• Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
• Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
• Michael B Jordan – Sinners
• Jesse Plemons – Bugonia

It's no surprise that Jessie Buckley walked away with the award for leading actress. The Hamnet star, who is the first Irish performer to win a leading actress Bafta, was widely praised by critics for her performance of a grieving mother.  

Accepting her award, Jessie said: "As a little girl, I never in a million years thought I'd be allowed to make a film. Here I am."

Sharing a tribute to her daughter, Jessie said: "I'd like to share this with my daughter. It's the best role of my life being your mum."

Other nominees: 

• Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
• Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
• Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
• Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone – Bugonia

One Battle After Another won the best film honours this year. The film took home an impressive six awards. 

Other nominees: 

• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners