film, Emilia Pérez.
She reflected on how her character, who embarks on a life-changing journey in the film, paralleled her own experiences as an actress.
“I love jumping into the unknown,” she said. “I think it’s very difficult to do that when you’re in your comfort zone, I always like a bit of fear, like butterflies in my stomach, because it’s the only way you know you’re doing something significant.”
Saldaña also spoke about her pride at being part of a female-led project.
“It’s not every day that a woman gets to be the main driving force behind a film. And it’s a beautiful thing when a film like Emilia Pérez comes along and we can all be part of it,” she said.
“I feel such an immense gratitude for the people who fought for this film to be made, and for the people who rewarded our bravery.”
5. J.K. Simmons still trying to decipher the British sense of humour
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J.K. Simmons’ British Awards tour continued with a win for best adapted screenplay for his film The Overlook. After previously winning at the London Critics Circle Awards in January, he was still trying to get to grips with the Brits’ sense of humour.
“I keep thinking it’s a setup!” he said. “You guys put me up in a beautiful hotel and give me all usually warm hotels room companies, and then you put me in front of a camera where we can all see each other. It’s like a more extreme version of The American Office.”
But despite his confusion, Simmons was thrilled with the recognition.
“It’s crazy to even be here,” he said. “And it’s definitely surreal to receive this prize.”
He also took the opportunity to praise his co-star Viola Davis, who missed out on the best actress prize in an upset win for Mikey Madison.
“Viola and I have such a good relationship, and it’s great when we can go hand in hand through all of this together,” he said. “We’ve been through so much and have such a strong bond, which makes every accolade just that much sweeter.”
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J.K. Simmons’ British Awards tour continued with a win for best adapted screenplay for his film The Overlook. After previously winning at the London Critics Circle Awards in January, he was still trying to get to grips with the Brits’ sense of humour.
“I keep thinking it’s a setup!” he said. “You guys put me up in a beautiful hotel and give me all usually warm hotels room companies, and then you put me in front of a camera where we can all see each other. It’s like a more extreme version of The American Office.”
But despite his confusion, Simmons was thrilled with the recognition.
“It’s crazy to even be here,” he said. “And it’s definitely surreal to receive this prize.”
He also took the opportunity to praise his co-star Viola Davis, who missed out on the best actress prize in an upset win for Mikey Madison.
“Viola and I have such a good relationship, and it’s great when we can go hand in hand through all of this together,” he said. “We’ve been through so much and have such a strong bond, which makes every accolade just that much sweeter.”
6. Laura Linney took a note from White Noise co-star Denzel Washington
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When White Noise star Laura Linney picked up the best documentary award, she seemed genuinely surprised to have triumphed in a category usually dominated by heavy political narratives.
“It still feels rather surreal to be holding this award,” she said. “But I’m incredible grateful and honoured.
“Denzel Washington told me before the ceremony, ‘Don’t write a speech’. And I’m so glad I listened to him, because I would have had no idea what to say.”
Linney revealed that she nearly didn’t take the part in the documentary, which explores the effects of social media on society, due to her concerns about the impact of the role.
“But speaking with the filmmakers and the rest of the cast, I realised how important the project was for sparking discussion about these important issues,” she said.
7. Michael Palin and Michelle Pfeiffer share their Bafta thoughts
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Michael Palin, who also took home the best picture award with Michelle Pfeiffer for A Close Shave, said the recognition was especially sweet given that their film was considered a dark horse in the best picture category.
Pfeiffer added: “I’m so thrilled that this small film, made with so much love and passion, has been embraced by the Bafta voters. It just goes to show that you never know what can happen when you follow your heart and make the film you believe in.”
Palin joked about the logistics of taking all their prizes home: “I might need a wheelbarrow,” he said. “These things are heavy!”
8. Tom Hardy ponders on what’s next after Bafta success
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After picking up the best actor award for The Outsider, Tom Hardy pondered on what the future might hold after his Bafta success.
“I’ll probably take a few days off just to sink this all in,” he said. “But there are definitely projects in the pipeline that I’m excited about, so watch this space.
“I like to keep challenging myself and pushing the boundaries, so who knows what’s next?”
Hardy added that he was grateful for the recognition from Bafta and hoped that the success of The Outsider would open doors for more diverse storytelling in the future.
A full list of winners can be found here.
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