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Laura Hampson

Baftas 2022: Best dressed stars from Lady Gaga to Sebastian Stan

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Red carpets are back, baby, and this year a slew of stars descended on the red carpet outside of London’s Royal Albert Hall for the 2022 Baftas.

As well as being the first full-capacity Baftas since the beginning of the pandemic, this year also marks the 75th anniversary of the British Academy Film Awards.

Last year’s event was more subdued, as many nominees and winners appeared via video call rather than in-person.

The Baftas celebrate the best in film, both British and internationally, and this year the sci-fi saga Dune led the pack of nominations, followed by The Power of the Dog and Belfast.

Yet, it’s the red carpet where our eyes were firmly fixed, as we delighted in the sartorial statements the stars made at this year’s awards.

Ahead of the awards, attendees were told to dress respectfully amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The result saw many attendees, like Laura Whitmore, Ariana DeBose and Wunmi Mosaku, dress in yellow, the national colour of Ukraine.

See the best dressed stars at the 2022 Baftas below.

Simone Ashley

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The Bridgerton season two actor offered one of the brightest looks of the night, wearing this fuchsia jumpsuit and cape with a sheer top.

Emma Watson

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Emma Watson opted for a dress with a plunging neckline and a voluminous tulle skirt. She kept her hair simple, slicking it down with bobby pins and she wore black heels that wrapped around the ankle and held a white clutch.

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton made a firm case for the cutest couple on the Baftas red carpet. We love Ashton’s cape-style pink gown and on-trend black handbag.

Daisy Edgar-Jones

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The Normal People and Fresh actor looked stunning in this blue tassel gown with her hair pulled back into a half-up, half-down look.

Naomi Campbell

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The supermodel stayed on-trend with her square-neck black dress and light-hued nail polish. Her hair was long and sleek and she wore a smokey eye.

Millie Bobby Brown

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The actor wore an all black ensemble to the awards, complete with black gloves and a black bandeau.

Sebastian Stan

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Fresh and Pam & Tommy actor Sebastian Stan switched up his red carpet look by opting to go sans-tie and incorporate a metal ringed collar to his look instead.

Florence Pugh

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Florence Pugh took the opportunity to show off her new septum piercing at this year’s Baftas, accessorising her black mini dress (with its dramatic pink train) with Boucheron jewellery.

Clara Amfo

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Radio presenter Clara Amfo was one of the first to appear on the Baftas red carpet, wearing a silver metallic midi dress and matching silver heels.

Lady Gaga

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The singer went all-out emerald with her 2022 Baftas look. Lady Gaga wore a dark green dress with a plunging neckline, sky-high platform heels, emerald and diamond jewellery and a matching dark-hued bag.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter

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Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter made a striking pair, with Cumberbatch dressed in a classic black tuxedo and Hunter in a Greek-style golden gown. Cumberbatch showed solidarity with the people of Ukraine by wearing a blue and yellow badge, the colours of Ukraine’s flag.

Wunmi Mosaku

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How fun is Wunmi Mosaku’s bright yellow gown? The actor kept her accessories simple, opting for gold heels and a white clutch.

Caitriona Balfe

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The Belfast actor (and Bafta nominee) can do no wrong when it comes to red carpets and this look is no different. Balfe’s black floor-length gown is accessorised by powder pink drop earrings and a dramatic dark lip.

Daniel Kaluuya

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Go fluffy or go home. Daniel Kaluuya’s blue suit jacket-come-coat has some bright textured accents and we are here for it.

Renate Reinsve

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Best Leading Actress nominee Renate Reinsve looked elegant in her floor-length white gown with a gold belt and gold sleeve detailing.

Salma Hayek

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The actor wore an elegant purple velvet gown with black lace accents and her hair was pulled up into a bun.

Alex Scott

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Former England footballer Alex Scott dazzled on the red carpet in this floor-length, white cut-out dress. The long sleeves were a smart option for the March weather.

Andreea Cristea

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Fashion influencer Andreea Cristea was another early attendee, and made a statement with her puff-sleeve, lime-hued floor-length gown.

Shalom Brune-Franklin

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It’s safe to say we’re obsessed with Shalom Brune-Franklin’s 2022 Baftas look. The Tourist actor’s black sparkly cut-out, floor length gown is perfectly complemented by her chic updo.

Laura Whitmore

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The Love Island presenter kept things bold and bright with her yellow-hued dress and red lipstick. Her hair was styled in soft waves and she wore minimal jewellery.

Adwoa Aboah

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The model donned a Saint Laurent black strapless gown and accessorised the look with red lipstick, gold earrings and with her hair slicked back.

Daisy Ridley

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Daisy Ridley followed suit in all black, even down to her black nail polish. The Star Wars actor accessorised her black Bardot dress and tulle skirt with an emerald necklace, and a serpent-style ring.

Alana Haim

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Leading Actress nominee and member of the band Haim, Alana Haim’s green dress had a deep V-neckline with a ruched waist.

Millie Mackintosh

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The former Made in Chelsea star looked pretty in pink in this eighties-esque one-shoulder gown. Mackintosh let the dress do the talking, accessorising it only with black stilettos, diamond jewellery and matching pink lipstick.

Lucy Boynton

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Opting for old-Hollywood glamour, Lucy Boynton’s blonde hair was styled in short curls and she wore a striking red lip. Her patterned grey-blue dress had a thigh-high split and she donned white and black pointed-toe heels and Boucheron jewellery.

Ariana DeBose

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Best Supporting Actress nominee Ariana DeBose looked picture-perfect in this yellow strapless gown with a thigh-high split and red accents.

Emma Appleton

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The Witcher actor, Emma Appleton kept things simple with a floor-length, long sleeved and high neck black velvet and white spotted dress from Saint Laurent. She paired the look with a Saint Laurent clutch.

Paapa Essiedu

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The I May Destroy You actor looked suave in a navy suit and cream, unbuttoned shirt. The gold necklace, ring and shoe buckles added a nice touch.

Sienna Miller

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Sienna Miller paired her white plunging gown with black lace gloves and red lipstick.

Emilia Jones

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Leading Actress nominee Emilia Jones looked positively golden in her metallic halter neck gown.

Amelia Dimoldenberg

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Sometimes, it’s the simplest looks that pack the biggest punch. Which is why we love Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg’s pale green strapless gown. The thigh-high split adds a fun touch.

Rebecca Hall

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Sheer is here to stay — if Rebecca Hall’s Baftas dress is anything to go by. The actor’s shirt-style dress is embroidered with a diamond pattern and Hall accessorised the look with strappy heels and a white clutch.

Ellie Bamber

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The Serpent’s Ellie Bamber beauty look was one of our favourites, with her hair tied back with a chic bow. She donned a sheer black skirt, matching back heels and a backless tweed jumper.

Michael Ajao

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Michael Ajao’s brown suit was one of our favourite men’s looks of the night. He accessorised it with sunglasses, a black shirt, necklace and earrings.

Jessie Buckley

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Jessie Buckley was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Lost Daughter. Her red carpet look, which saw a structured top with wide-legged trousers, perfectly complemented her Amelie-style bob.

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