Rose Byrne made a striking entrance at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday night, where she is nominated for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Alongside her, her partner Bobby Cannavale Bafta 2026 made an impressive appearance, supporting Byrne as the ceremony celebrated the year’s most outstanding cinematic achievements.
Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale Shine on the Red Carpet
The 46-year-old leading actress nominee captivated attendees with a dazzling yellow and silver bejewelled gown featuring delicate strap details, paired with bold statement earrings that highlighted her glamorous look. At her side, 55-year-old Bobby Cannavale complemented her elegance, dressed sharply in a classic black suit and bow tie, standing proudly with his long-term partner.
The couple, together since 2012, share two sons, born in February 2016 and November 2017, underscoring a well-established family life amidst their busy careers.
Star-Studded Ceremony Highlights This Year’s Film Excellence
Hosted by Alan Cumming, the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 attracted an illustrious list of nominees and attendees, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi, and Michael B. Jordan. The night was dedicated to honoring the biggest cinema releases from the past year, showcasing an array of film industry talents and fresh achievements.
The red carpet experience was enhanced by a live DJ set from Magic FM’s Neev Spencer, while Clara Amfo and Ali Plumb provided dynamic live coverage outside the historic London venue. The evening also featured a diverse lineup of celebrity presenters such as Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sadie Sink, and British grime artist Stormzy.
Other notable appearances on stage included Kerry Washington, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Patrick Dempsey, and Regé-Jean Page, contributing to the event’s vibrant atmosphere.
Memorable Performances and Special Honours Amidst the Celebrations
The entertainment program offered a varied cultural experience, including the first performance outside the United States of the record-breaking track “Golden” by KPop group Demon Hunters, featuring singers JAE, AUDREYNUNA, and REI AMI of HUNTR/X. British artist Jessie Ware rendered a heartfelt Barbara Streisand cover during the In Memoriam segment, paying respect to industry figures lost in the past year.
The ceremony also recognized significant contributions to cinema through its special awards. Dame Donna Langley received the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, reflecting her influential career and status as a leading figure in the entertainment sector. Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picture House Cinemas, was honored with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award, acknowledging her dedication to championing diverse and independent films across the UK.
Competition Intensifies as Films and Performers Vie for Top Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another led the nominations with a remarkable fourteen, including a nod for Leonardo DiCaprio’s leading actor performance. Yet, it faces tough rivals such as the supernatural horror Sinners with thirteen nominations, and Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, which received eleven nominations and set a new record for female-directed films at BAFTA.
Hamnet is adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel about Shakespeare’s family life, adding literary prestige to its accolades. Irish star Jessie Buckley garnered a nomination for her lead role, adding to her growing list of honors that include a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award. Her co-star Paul Mescal, despite an Oscar snub, earned a BAFTA nomination for supporting actor.
Among other notable films, Marty Supreme and lead actor Timothée Chalamet stand out with eleven nominations, building on recent successes at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. Films such as Frankenstein and Sentimental Value each received eight nominations, while I Swear and Bugonia followed with five, and The Ballad of Wallis Island, Pillion, and F1 collected three nominations apiece.
Leading Actress and Actor Contenders Highlight Diverse Talent
For the Leading Actress BAFTA, nominees include Rose Byrne for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue, Chase Infiniti for One Battle After Another, Renate Reinsve in Sentimental Value, and Emma Stone for Bugonia. Meanwhile, the Leading Actor category features Robert Aramayo (I Swear), Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Michael B. Jordan (Sinners).
Supporting actor nominees include Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Peter Mullan (I Swear), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), and Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value). For Supporting Actress, key contenders are Odessa A’Zion (Marty Supreme), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Carey Mulligan (The Ballad of Wallis Island), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another), and Emily Watson (Hamnet).
Full Breakdown of Major Award Nominations
Best Film: Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners
Outstanding British Film: 28 Years Later, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Die My Love, H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, I Swear, Mr Burton, Pillion, Steve
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer:
The Ceremony (Jack King, Hollie Bryan, Lucy Meer), My Father’s Shadow (Akinola Davies Jr., Wale Davies), Pillion (Harry Lighton), A Want In Her (Myrid Carten), Wasteman (Cal McMau, Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran)
Film Not in the English Language: It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sirāt, The Voice of Hind Rajab
Documentary: 2000 Meters to Andriivka, Apocalypse in the Tropics, Cover-Up, Mr. Nobody Against Putin, The Perfect Neighbor
Animated Film: Elio, Little Amélie, Zootropolis 2
Children’s & Family Film: Arco, Boong, Lilo & Stitch, Zootropolis 2
Director: Bugonia, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, Sinners
Original Screenplay: I Swear, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners
Adapted Screenplay: The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bugonia, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, Pillion
Additional Technical and Performance Categories
Casting: I Swear (Lauren Evans), Marty Supreme (Jennifer Venditti), One Battle After Another (Cassandra Kulukundis), Sentimental Value (Yngvill Kolset Haga, Avy Kaufman), Sinners (Francine Maisler)
Cinematography: Frankenstein (Dan Laustsen), Marty Supreme (Darius Khondji), One Battle After Another (Michael Bauman), Sinners (Autumn Durald Arkapaw), Train Dreams (Adolpho Veloso)
Editing: F1 (Stephen Mirrione), A House of Dynamite (Kirk Baxter), Marty Supreme (Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie), One Battle After Another (Andy Jurgensen), Sinners (Michael P. Shawver)
Costume Design: Frankenstein (Kate Hawley), Hamnet (Malgosia Turzanska), Marty Supreme (Miyako Bellizzi), Sinners (Ruth E. Carter), Wicked: For Good (Paul Tazewell)
Makeup & Hair: Frankenstein (Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, Mike Hill, Megan Many), Hamnet (Nicole Stafford), Marty Supreme (Kyra Panchenko, Kay Georgiou, Mike Fontaine), Sinners (Siân Richards, Shunika Terry, Ken Diaz, Mike Fontaine), Wicked: For Good (Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, Mark Coulier, Sarah Nuth)
Original Score: Bugonia (Jerskin Fendrix), Frankenstein (Alexandre Desplat), Hamnet (Max Richter), One Battle After Another (Jonny Greenwood), Sinners (Ludwig Göransson)
Production Design: Frankenstein (Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau), Hamnet (Fiona Crombie, Alice Felton), Marty Supreme (Jack Fisk, Adam Willis), One Battle After Another (Florencia Martin, Anthony Carlino), Sinners (Hannah Beachler, Monique Champagne)
Sound: F1 (Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta), Frankenstein (Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitallie, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoem), One Battle After Another (Jose Antonio Garcia, Christopher Scarabosio, Tony Villaflor), Sinners (Chris Welcker, Benny Burtt, Brandon Proctor, Steve Boeddeker, Felipe Pacheco), Warfare (Mitch Low, Ben Barker, Howard Bargroff, Richard Spooner)
Special Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Daniel Barrett, Eric Saindon), F1 (Ryan Tudhope, Keith Alfred Dawson, Nicolas Chevallier, Robert Harrington), Frankenstein (Dennis Berardi, Ayo Burgess, Ivan Busquets, José Granell), How to Train Your Dragon (Christian Mänz, Francois Lambert, Glen McIntosh, Terry Palmer), The Lost Bus (Charlie Noble, Brandon K. McLaughlin, David Zaretti)
Recognizing Emerging Talent and Public Favorites
In the British Short Animation category, contenders include Cardboard, Solstice, and Two Black Boys in Paradise. For British Short Film, nominated works are Magid / Zafar, Nostalgie, Terence, This is Endometriosis, and Welcome Home Freckles.
The EE Rising Star Award, voted for by the public, features nominees Robert Aramayo, Miles Caton, Chase Infiniti, Archie Madekwe, and Posy Sterling, highlighting promising new faces in the industry.
Insights from BAFTA Leadership and Ceremony Details
Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards and Content at BAFTA, expressed enthusiasm about this year’s nominees and participants:
“We are delighted to welcome so many of this year’s remarkable nominees to London for the EE BAFTA Film Awards, a vibrant celebration of the creativity, craft and collaboration that goes into British and global cinema. It’s especially exciting to have such an impressive lineup of presenters joining us on the night, representing the very best of film and the wider creative industries. This year’s ceremony is set to be an unforgettable occasion for audiences at home and in the room.”
The awards show will be broadcast at 7 pm on BBC One and iPlayer across the UK, and on E! in North America at 8:00 pm Eastern Time, with additional international broadcasters airing the ceremony.
BAFTA’s Ongoing Commitment to Screen Arts and Emerging Talent
BAFTA continues its mission as a charitable organization to promote creative excellence and cultural significance in screen arts through film, games, and television. Their year-round programs include masterclasses, lectures, scholarships, bursaries, and mentorship schemes spanning the UK and North America. These initiatives aim to identify, inspire, and nurture new talent while facilitating collaboration across the creative industries, reinforcing BAFTA’s role as a key force in shaping the future landscape of cinema and beyond.
