BAFTA 2025: Complete Winners List & Highlights

The 2025 BAFTAs was a night to remember!

From shocking speeches to history-making wins, the biggest night in British film brought the best of Hollywood and beyond to the Royal Festival Hall in London.

With David Tennant returning as host, the ceremony celebrated the best in filmmaking, honoring standout performances and groundbreaking storytelling.

Let’s dive into the highlights, big winners, and the moments that had everyone talking!

Big Wins: Mikey Madison & Adrien Brody Take Home Top Prizes

Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody stole the show, winning Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.

• Adrien Brody (51) won for his powerful performance in The Brutalist, marking a triumphant moment in his career. In his acceptance speech, he delivered a heartfelt tribute to the UK, saying,
  “It’s felt quite a bit like home lately. I want to thank the British public for embracing me and my creative endeavors.”
• Mikey Madison (25) took home Best Actress for Anora, an independent film that has been making waves in the industry. Anora, which had a modest budget of $6 million, also picked up Best Casting, proving that smaller films can compete with Hollywood giants.

Biggest Winners of the Night: Conclave & The Brutalist

Two films stood out, both winning four BAFTAs each:

• Conclave, a gripping thriller about the secretive election of a new Pope, won:
  • Best Film
  • Outstanding British Film
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Editing
• The Brutalist wasn’t far behind, taking home:
  • Best Actor (Adrien Brody)
  • Best Director (Brady Corbet)
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Original Score

Brady Corbet was overwhelmed with gratitude, saying,
“There is no such thing as ‘best director’—it’s like a joke. But thank you.”

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Zoe Saldana’s Unfiltered Speech Shocks the Audience

One of the most talked-about moments of the night? Zoe Saldana’s expletive-filled speech after winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Perez.

Clearly overwhelmed, she exclaimed, “Oh my god, I’m getting a countdown. F**, f***, f***!” before getting cut off.

The audience erupted in laughter, while the BAFTA producers quickly pulled her off camera.

Despite the drama, Zoe was in tears, calling the award “a true honor” and thanking her supporters.

More Acting Wins: Kieran Culkin & Jesse Eisenberg Steal the Show

• Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) won Best Supporting Actor, but he wasn’t there to accept the award. His co-star and director Jesse Eisenberg hilariously picked up his trophy for him—for the fifth time this season! Jesse joked, “It’s confirmed what I always thought… we have similar lives, but his is 27% better than mine.”
• Jesse Eisenberg also won Best Original Screenplay for A Real Pain and admitted,
  “I didn’t write anything because I didn’t think I’d win. My wife didn’t come because she didn’t think I’d win either.”

Warwick Davis’ Emotional Tribute to His Late Wife

Legendary actor Warwick Davis received the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship and delivered a heartfelt speech, dedicating the honor to his late wife, Samantha Davis.

“This is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me… and I’ve been in Star Wars! Above all, I want to dedicate this to my wonderful wife Sammy. Life has been tough, but thanks to our amazing children, I keep going.”

The entire audience was visibly moved, giving him a standing ovation.

Other Notable Wins & First-Time Winners

• Best Makeup & Hair: The Substance (Demi Moore’s horror-drama)
• Best Sound & Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
• Best Animation & Best Children’s Film: Wallace and Gromit (Aardman Studios strikes again!)
• Best Production Design & Best Costume Design: Wicked

The Outstanding Debut Award went to Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt, who dedicated the award to “everyone out there fighting the fight.”

The Red Carpet: Glamour, Style & Unexpected Arrivals

As always, the BAFTAs red carpet was packed with A-listers in jaw-dropping outfits.

• Ariana Grande turned heads in a sophisticated black gown with a frilled blush-pink skirt.
• Selena Gomez dazzled in a plunging black dress with silver beading.
• Demi Moore stunned in a colorful sequined halter-neck gown.
• Pamela Anderson opted for an elegant, makeup-free look in a white gown.
• David Tennant, the night’s host, rocked an eye-catching embroidered coat.

Even Molly-Mae Hague, a surprise attendee, graced the red carpet in a bold black dress!

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New BAFTA Categories & Special Performances

This year, BAFTA introduced a new Children’s & Family Film category—the first new category in five years!

Musical performances included:

• Take That performing Greatest Day from Anora.
• Jeff Goldblum playing piano during the In Memoriam tribute.

Who Got Snubbed? The Biggest BAFTA Surprises

Not everyone walked away a winner, and some notable names were shockingly left out:

• Gladiator 2 was completely snubbed from Best Film & Best Actor.
• Paul Mescal didn’t even make the longlist for Best Actor.
• Despite her Golden Globes win, Demi Moore lost Best Actress to Mikey Madison.

Still, insiders believe Demi Moore’s BAFTA nod boosts her Oscar chances!

The Road to the Oscars

With Conclave, The Brutalist, and Emilia Perez leading the charge, all eyes are now on the Oscars 2025. Will BAFTA winners continue their winning streak? Or will the Academy shake things up?

BAFTAs 2025: Full Winners List

Conclusion

• The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards delivered a night filled with excitement, heartfelt moments, and even a few surprises.
• With Conclave and The Brutalist leading the night with four awards each, and standout wins for Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldana, the ceremony truly celebrated a diverse range of cinematic achievements.
• From emotional speeches—like Warwick Davis’ touching tribute to his late wife—to unexpected moments like Zoe Saldana’s expletive-filled acceptance speech, this year’s BAFTAs had no shortage of memorable highlights.
• Jesse Eisenberg’s double win for A Real Pain and his humorous speech about collecting awards on behalf of Kieran Culkin added a lighthearted touch to the night.
• Meanwhile, the rise of smaller independent films like Anora and Kneecap alongside big-budget spectacles like Wicked and Dune: Part Two showcased the wide range of talent and storytelling being recognized this year.
• With Prince William and Kate Middleton notably absent, the night was still packed with star power, from Ariana Grande and Demi Moore to Cynthia Erivo and Selena Gomez, all gracing the red carpet in show-stopping outfits.
• The EE Rising Star Award, a category that has launched many successful careers, went to David Jonsson, further proving the BAFTAs’ commitment to celebrating fresh talent.

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