The 77th BAFTA Awards saw the best and biggest names in film descend upon the The Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday.
The biggest night in British film returned with actor David Tennant as host, with an array of guest presenters on hand to deliver awards throughout the night.
Oppenheimer won Best Film as well as sweeping the board in the major categories at the ceremony.
The epic biographical thriller led the wins with seven gongs, including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. and Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It had the most nominations with 13.
Yet it wasn’t just the winners that made the headlines as there were plenty of emotional, hilarious, and incredible moments on stage as the stars celebrated the best films of 2023.
Now takes a look back at the top viral moments of the 2024 BAFTAs.
Michael J Fox received a standing ovation from the stars in attendance at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, as he took to the stage in a wheelchair
Michael J Fox’s standing ovation
Michael J Fox received a standing ovation from Hollywood’s biggest stars at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, as he took to the stage in a wheelchair to present Best Film to Oppenheimer.
The actor, 62, who has battled Parkinson’s since 1991, was helped to the podium to announce that Best Film had been awarded to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, one of seven gongs for the epic.
After entering the stage in a wheelchair, Michael earned a hugely warm reception from stars including Margot Robbie , Bradley Cooper and Barry Keoghan, who were in attendance at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
The legendary 80s film star was visibly touched by the reaction, as he supported himself on the podium to reveal the nominees and eventual winner.
Michael was just 29 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, and went public with the information in 1998 .
In 2023, the star released an Apple TV+ documentary about his career and living with the devastating disease, which earned him a BAFTA nomination.
While Michael did present the final award of the night, he was also in attendance after his documentary Still: A Michael J Fox Story received a nod for Documentary.
The actor who has battled Parkinson’s since 1991, was helped to the podium to announce that Best Film had been awarded to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
Sophie Ellis-Bextor rip-roaring performance
Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivered a showstopping performance of her iconic Noughties hit Murder On The Dancefloor at the Awards.
The hitmaker’s song soared back into the charts last year after it featured in Emerald Fennell’s acclaimed film Saltburn.
As Sophie took to the stage during the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall, she wowed in a dramatic black and orange puffball gown.
The star’s look boasted a black netted skirt with an orange overlay, and a plunging corset top.
Sophie’s song featured in Saltburn’s viral closing moments, which saw Barry Keoghan’s character dance naked around the Saltburn mansion.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Sophie admitted that recreating Barry’s naked dance ‘may be a bit much’ for the awards.
When asked about Keoghan re-doing it, Ellis-Bextor told the PA news agency on the red carpet: ‘It might be a bit much for him first thing but we have had a moment together already…
‘I was lucky enough to meet all the Saltburn cast back in November in LA at the premiere, so it’d be nice to see them again because I think what they’ve achieved with the film is wonderful so I just want to toast that.’
Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivered a showstopping performance of her iconic Noughties hit Murder On The Dancefloor at the Awards
Ryan Gosling’s VERY cheeky wink
The 2024 British Academy Film Awards saw an amusing exchange between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as she took to the stage during Sunday’s ceremony.
The star was awarded the Leading Actress prize for her performance in Poor Things, and while making her way to the podium, Ryan winked at her.
The pair previously starred together in La La Land and Crazy, Stupid Love, and were both nominated at this year’s ceremony, Ryan for his performance in Barbie, and Emma for Poor Things.
Fans of the actors were happy to see them supporting each other on the big night.
‘Sebastian applauding Mia Dolan actually,’ wrote one on X, mentioning Ryan and Emma’s characters from La La Land.
Another mentioned 2017, which was when La La Land took over the awards season: ‘This award season has such 2017 vibes with these two.’
The 2024 British Academy Film Awards saw an amusing exchange between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as she took to the stage during Sunday’s ceremony
Samantha Morton’s impassioned speech
Samantha Morton accepted the British film academy’s highest honour – the Bafta fellowship – and dedicated it to children in care.
The English actress and director, 46, collected the prestigious award from producer David Heyman, who she worked with on Fantastic Beasts.
Samantha was emotional as she accepted the fellowship on Sunday at the ceremony, and hailed the win as ‘nothing short of a miracle’.
The star, who grew up in foster care, used her acceptance speech to pay tribute to Ken Loach’s 1969 film Kes – which she said left her ‘forever changed’.
‘Seeing poverty and people like me on the screen, I recognised myself – representation matters,’ Samantha said.
Ahead of her acceptance, a clip played which was filled with tributes from her Minority Report co-star Tom Cruise , as well as collaborators Susan Lynch, Molly Windsor and Daniel Mays.
Producer David described her as a ‘rare breed and true artist’.
‘This is nothing short of a miracle,’ Samantha said during her acceptance speech.
‘When I first saw Ken Loach’s Kes on a huge telly that was wheeled into my classroom I was forever changed.’
Samantha said she would tell her younger self: ‘You matter, don’t give up, the stories we tell, they have the power to change people’s lives.
‘Film changed my life, it transformed me and it led me here today.’
She added: ‘I dedicate this award to every child in care, or who has been in care, who is suffering or didn’t survive.’
Samantha received the award in recognition of her contribution to British cinema over the course of her career.
Samantha Morton accepted the British film academy’s highest honour – the Bafta fellowship – and dedicated it to children in care at the ceremony
Oppenheimer sweeps the board
Oppenheimer has won Best Film as well as sweeping the board in the major categories at the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.
The epic biographical thriller led the wins with seven gongs, including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. and Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It had the most nominations with 13.
Fans were thrilled the film was recognised so much at the ceremony, with one penning on X: ‘All roads lead to Oppenheimer, best film ever made!’
Another said: ‘The BAFTAs belongs to Oppenheimer. Truly well-deserved’