BAFTAs 2025: the biggest moments that you might have missed

Since Prince William is the President of BAFTA, he occasionally graces the red carpet for the award ceremony. However, much to the disappointment of royal fans, Prince William and Catherine didn’t attend the ceremony on Sunday night. 

There are plenty of possible reasons – including the likelihood that they’re away with the kids for the half-term break – but we discuss more on our latest episode of A Right Royal Podcast. Although they were missed, plenty of Hollywood stars strutted the carpet instead, so on with the show!

Camila Cabello said hello to HELLO! on the red carpet and shared some of her favorite Britishisms – and we have to admit, we loved it! She said:”My favorite thing about London is that I love the architecture. You take it for granted how pretty it is here! It’s really beautiful. I love a little English breakfast tea.”

If there’s one thing to be said about David Tennant, it’s that the Doctor Who star is a very confident man indeed. Taking Festival Hall by storm with a rendition of 500 Miles by The Proclaimers, you really couldn’t have missed David’s performance. 

But blink, and you might have missed the stars who sang along with him, including James McAvoy, Colman Domingo, Camila Cabello, Anna Kendrick, and Celia Imrie. It’s a shame he didn’t hand the mic to Saoirse Ronan – she was having the time of her life singing along!

David’s hair was also a striking shade of red, hinting that he’s back filming in his role as Crowley in Good Omens. Are you looking forward to the new season?

It appears that Selena almost announced the wrong winner while presenting Best British Debut. Fortunately, she pulled it back, quickly said “Sorry!” – and correctly announced Kneecap as the winner. Well saved, Selena!

Jesse genuinely didn’t think he’d win, and his speech reflected that – especially when he pointed out that his partner didn’t come to the show because she didn’t think he’d win! However, the speech turned into a beautiful tribute to his longtime partner, Anna Strout, and we were totally charmed.

Oh, Gazza – what a charmer. As he performed Greatest Day alongside his fellow Take That band members, he greeted some of the biggest stars in the audience, giving Kate Winslet a sweet kiss on the hand and handing a heart-shaped balloon to Anora’s Mikey Madison. Let’s hope she takes it up with her if she wins!

Saoirse Ronan is a huge fan of the band – and revealed that she has even seen them in concert twice! When asked about her favorite band member, she had to whisper that it was, of course, sweet Gary.

In a beautiful moment during the winners’ press conference, Zoe dedicated her accolade to her trans nephew. She told HELLO! and other reporters:”To my nephew Eli, he is the reason – they are the reason – I signed up to do this in the first place. As the proud aunt of a trans life, I will always stand with my community of trans people.”

Jeff Goldblum played a beautiful piano recital during the BAFTAs’ In Memoriam segment, honoring the best and brightest stars we sadly lost this past year, including Donald Sutherland, James Earl Jones, David Lynch, and Dame Maggie Smith DBE.

David couldn’t have been more perfect with his running jokes and presenting skills at the BAFTAs, but he did fluff his lines while introducing Adam Scott in a moment that was cut from the aired version of the show. 

While introducing Adam Scott, who was presenting Best Non-English Film, he accidentally tripped up, then joked:”Pretend that bit just didn’t happen… I just read what’s put in front of me.”

Rye Lane star David Jonsson took home the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, and his speech was seriously impressive, concluding with:”Star? I don’t know. But rising? I guess.” You’ve got to love him!

Although he was unable to attend the ceremony in person, Prince William made a surprise appearance – with a full beard, we might add – to send a message to the BAFTA nominees and celebrate the night as the President of BAFTA. Hopefully, we’ll see you in person next year, Will!