Jane Fonda’s Acceptance Speech Under Arrest Ruled the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards
The actress, who accepted her award over video, said, “Thank you, BAFTA!” while police led her away in handcuffs.
The actress, who accepted her award over video, said, “Thank you, BAFTA!” while police led her away in handcuffs.
The decision to honor casting directors puts pressure on those who have yet to do so.
The Guardian called Lumley the worst host in BAFTA Awards history.
Many BAFTA winners will move on to the Oscars on February 24.
The nominees are all in London for the last major award show before the Oscars.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ regal period piece won seven awards, including Best Actress for Olivia Colman.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is nominated for seven awards at the 2019 BAFTA Awards.
The BAFTA nominations tend to favor British films, but line up with the Oscars about two-thirds of the time.
Oscar contenders joined the British Academy’s celebration of excellence in Beverly Hills.
“Of course we want to see women in the best director category,” BAFTA Chair Jane Lush said in an official statement.
Greta Gerwig has once again been left out of the Best Director awards race at a major ceremony this season.