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BAFTA 2026 red carpet: Alia Bhatt, Emma Stone, Sadie Sink and others

Updated On: 23 February, 2026 10:05 AM IST | Aakruti Bagla

The 79th edition of the BAFTA marked one of the biggest award shows in world cinema. Several global stars, including Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Alia Bhatt, and Farhan Akhtar, among others, stole the show. Members of the film fraternity turned heads as they made stylish appearances on the red carpet. Here are some of the looks that grabbed attention.

The 79th edition of the BAFTA marked one of the biggest award shows in world cinema. Several global stars, including Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Alia Bhatt, and Farhan Akhtar, among others, stole the show. Members of the film fraternity turned heads as they made stylish appearances on the red carpet. Here are some of the looks that grabbed attention.

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The 79th edition of the BAFTA marked one of the biggest award shows in world cinema. Several global stars, including Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Alia Bhatt, and Farhan Akhtar, among others, stole the show. Members of the film fraternity turned heads as they made stylish appearances on the red carpet. Here are some of the looks that grabbed attention.
<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Emma Stone</span></span> turned heads at the BAFTA red carpet in a sleek black halter-neck gown that exuded timeless elegance. It featured a dramatic plunging keyhole neckline, adding a bold yet refined edge to the look.</p>

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Emma Stone turned heads at the BAFTA red carpet in a sleek black halter-neck gown that exuded timeless elegance. It featured a dramatic plunging keyhole neckline, adding a bold yet refined edge to the look.

<p>For the grand evening, Alia opted for a custom Gucci outfit. She chose a silver sequined gown with a high neckline and a clean, fitted look. Alia paired the outfit with a soft white fur stole, adding a classic touch to her ensemble. With light makeup, soft curls, and simple earrings, she kept her style graceful and elegant.</p>

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For the grand evening, Alia opted for a custom Gucci outfit. She chose a silver sequined gown with a high neckline and a clean, fitted look. Alia paired the outfit with a soft white fur stole, adding a classic touch to her ensemble. With light makeup, soft curls, and simple earrings, she kept her style graceful and elegant.

<p>Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated under the category of Best Actor for his performance in the thriller film `One Battle After Another`, arrived at the red carpet in a black suit complemented by a white shirt. The actor`s look at the event showcased his class, which he has earned over his career of two decades.</p>

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Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated under the category of Best Actor for his performance in the thriller film `One Battle After Another`, arrived at the red carpet in a black suit complemented by a white shirt. The actor`s look at the event showcased his class, which he has earned over his career of two decades.

<p>Timothee Chalamet, the emerging star of the entertainment industry, chose to wear an all-black suit for the event. The actor has been nominated in the category of Best Actor for his performance in the biopic Marty Supreme.</p>

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Timothee Chalamet, the emerging star of the entertainment industry, chose to wear an all-black suit for the event. The actor has been nominated in the category of Best Actor for his performance in the biopic Marty Supreme.

<p>Stranger Things star Sadie Sink took on a metallic look this season and featured a strapless green dress with a body-hugging vest and a flowy skirt. She paired the dress with open-toed metallic heels, opting to keep her hair open for the night.&nbsp;</p>

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Stranger Things star Sadie Sink took on a metallic look this season and featured a strapless green dress with a body-hugging vest and a flowy skirt. She paired the dress with open-toed metallic heels, opting to keep her hair open for the night. 

<p>Jessie Buckley has won Leading Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards in London for her performance in Hamnet. She chose to shine in a striking blue Chanel gown at the event.</p>

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Jessie Buckley has won Leading Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards in London for her performance in Hamnet. She chose to shine in a striking blue Chanel gown at the event.

<p>Robert Aramayo won best actor award for I Swear beating nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet, Jesse Plemons and Michael B. Jordan. He was ecstatic as he posed with Ethan at the red carpet.</p>

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Robert Aramayo won best actor award for I Swear beating nominees like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Timothée Chalamet, Jesse Plemons and Michael B. Jordan. He was ecstatic as he posed with Ethan at the red carpet.

<p>Kate Hudson made a vibrant yet dramatic appearance at the evening in a striking all-red off-shoulder gown. The fitted bodice and flared skirt gave it a dramatic silhouette.</p>

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Kate Hudson made a vibrant yet dramatic appearance at the evening in a striking all-red off-shoulder gown. The fitted bodice and flared skirt gave it a dramatic silhouette.

<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Jessica Alexander</span></span> brought understated glamour to the red carpet at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. She wore a strapless, figure-hugging gown in a muted metallic grey tone, intricately detailed with swirling beadwork.</p>

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Jessica Alexander brought understated glamour to the red carpet at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. She wore a strapless, figure-hugging gown in a muted metallic grey tone, intricately detailed with swirling beadwork.

<p>Joining the glittering awards are Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who turned heads with their stunning appearances amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the royal family. Prince William was dressed in a burgundy velvet jacket, which he paired with a classic black tie, while Middleton chose a floor-length pink Gucci dress as they walked the red carpet together.</p>

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Joining the glittering awards are Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who turned heads with their stunning appearances amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the royal family. Prince William was dressed in a burgundy velvet jacket, which he paired with a classic black tie, while Middleton chose a floor-length pink Gucci dress as they walked the red carpet together.

<p>Farhan Akhtar-backed Boong won in Best Children&rsquo;s &amp; Family Film category. The actor posed with film`s crew at red carpet. He made simple yet sharp appearance in a classic black tuxedo with satin lapels and a bow tie.</p>

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Farhan Akhtar-backed Boong won in Best Children’s & Family Film category. The actor posed with film`s crew at red carpet. He made simple yet sharp appearance in a classic black tuxedo with satin lapels and a bow tie.

<p>For the occasion, Rose Byrne wore a sparkling, butter yellow Miu Miu gown. The light yellow chiffon gown is embroidered with degrade crystals.&nbsp;</p>

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For the occasion, Rose Byrne wore a sparkling, butter yellow Miu Miu gown. The light yellow chiffon gown is embroidered with degrade crystals. 

<p>Wunmi Mosaku was all smiles taking the supporting actress award for Sinners. She looked regal in a rich blue fringed gown.</p>

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Wunmi Mosaku was all smiles taking the supporting actress award for Sinners. She looked regal in a rich blue fringed gown.

<p>Michael B Jordan, one of the lead contenders in the Best Actor category of BAFTA for his role in `The Sinners`, also arrived in an all-black outfit at the event. He complemented his dress with a silver sun emblem on his chest.</p>

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Michael B Jordan, one of the lead contenders in the Best Actor category of BAFTA for his role in `The Sinners`, also arrived in an all-black outfit at the event. He complemented his dress with a silver sun emblem on his chest.

<p>Cilian Murphy&rsquo;s look was a study in black and white, making a statement with a high-cut, double-breasted black suit, the only embellishment on which was a pop of pure white shirt and tie peeking out at the neckline.&nbsp;</p>

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Cilian Murphy’s look was a study in black and white, making a statement with a high-cut, double-breasted black suit, the only embellishment on which was a pop of pure white shirt and tie peeking out at the neckline. 

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