The 2026 BAFTA Awards brought together some of the biggest names in film on February 22, and as always, the red carpet was just as exciting as the ceremony itself.
From classic Hollywood glamour to bold avant-garde risks, celebrities stepped out in looks that had everyone talking, for better or worse.
While some stars delivered unforgettable fashion moments, others opted for daring choices.
Here’s a closer look at the most outstanding outfits of the night, both good and bad.
#1 Chase Infiniti
Infiniti delivered full drama in a custom Louis Vuitton strapless gown in a rich burgundy hue. The figure-hugging silhouette flared into a sculptural, wave-like hem that looked like it was frozen mid-twirl.
She kept the focus on the dress, pairing it with De Beers London cascading diamond earrings, stacked bangles, and statement rings.
She kept the focus on the dress, pairing it with De Beers London cascading diamond earrings, stacked bangles, and statement rings.
40points
#2 Kate Middleton And Prince Wlliam
The Prince and Princess of Wales brought royal elegance to the BAFTAs in coordinated style.
Kate stunned in a flowing off-the-shoulder gown blending soft shades of pink, cinched at the waist with a burgundy belt that perfectly matched Williams’ velvet tuxedo jacket.
She carried a coordinating clutch and wore her hair in loose, glossy waves, finishing the look with delicate diamond drop earrings.
Meanwhile, William kept things classic in his tailored tux.
Kate stunned in a flowing off-the-shoulder gown blending soft shades of pink, cinched at the waist with a burgundy belt that perfectly matched Williams’ velvet tuxedo jacket.
She carried a coordinating clutch and wore her hair in loose, glossy waves, finishing the look with delicate diamond drop earrings.
Meanwhile, William kept things classic in his tailored tux.
28points
#3 Teyana Taylor
One Battle After Another star turned the BAFTAs into her own gothic runway in a custom Burberry trench gown by Daniel Lee.
The plum silk duchess design featured a dramatically exaggerated, Elizabethan-style collar that nearly swallowed her face.
Her outfit, structured like a trench but sculpted into a gown, was completed with deep pockets and a sweeping silhouette.
She elevated the look with dazzling Tiffany & Co. diamonds, including the iconic Bird on a Rock brooch.
The plum silk duchess design featured a dramatically exaggerated, Elizabethan-style collar that nearly swallowed her face.
Her outfit, structured like a trench but sculpted into a gown, was completed with deep pockets and a sweeping silhouette.
She elevated the look with dazzling Tiffany & Co. diamonds, including the iconic Bird on a Rock brooch.
25points
#4 Maura Higgins
Higgins brought full drama in a fitted red gown featuring a bold black embellished detail sprawled across the chest like couture spider art.
The strapless silhouette hugged her figure before flowing into a dramatic black train. She matched the ensemble with sheer opera-length gloves and went heavy on sculpted glam, sharp contour, and nude lips.
The strapless silhouette hugged her figure before flowing into a dramatic black train. She matched the ensemble with sheer opera-length gloves and went heavy on sculpted glam, sharp contour, and nude lips.
20points
#5 Kate Hudson
Hudson turned up the heat in a fiery red Prada gown that instantly commanded attention.
The off-the-shoulder satin dress featured a structured, cinched bodice that highlighted her waist before flowing into a soft skirt with a subtle train.
She elevated the look with sparkling Chaumet earrings and a statement necklace that added an extra touch of glamour.
The off-the-shoulder satin dress featured a structured, cinched bodice that highlighted her waist before flowing into a soft skirt with a subtle train.
She elevated the look with sparkling Chaumet earrings and a statement necklace that added an extra touch of glamour.
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20points
#6 Gillian Anderson
The Abandons star brought understated drama in a Roksanda gown. The sleeveless design featured a sheer, abstract-patterned bodice that flowed into a voluminous skirt layered in deep plum and black tones.
She completed her look with a slim belt cinching her waist while keeping her hair swept back in a relaxed updo.
She completed her look with a slim belt cinching her waist while keeping her hair swept back in a relaxed updo.
18points
#7 Audrey Nuna
Audrey Nuna showed up in full avant-garde doll-core courtesy of Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection. Her ensemble featured an oversized tweed jacket, completed with red-white-navy trim, that sat over a massive pleated skirt that looked ready to sweep the entire BAFTA carpet.
She paired it with ribbed gloves, sky-high platforms, slicked hair, and dramatic black lipstick, which added a gothic porcelain-doll vibe.
She paired it with ribbed gloves, sky-high platforms, slicked hair, and dramatic black lipstick, which added a gothic porcelain-doll vibe.
16points
#8 Timothée Chalamet
Chalamet kept things sleek and low-key in an all-black ensemble for the 2026 BAFTAs. The Marty Supreme star wore a tailored black suit paired with a black silk shirt, skipping a tie for a relaxed yet polished finish.
He was later seen with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who wore a plunging vintage Thierry Mugler dress.
He was later seen with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who wore a plunging vintage Thierry Mugler dress.
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16points
#9 Sadie Sink
The Stranger Things star delivered a modern princess energy in a strapless satin Prada gown in a rich green hue.
The fitted bodice featured a delicate bow detail at the neckline, while the high-low hem showed off her silver metallic Prada pointed-toe heels.
She elevated the look with dazzling Bvlgari diamond earrings and a statement necklace.
The fitted bodice featured a delicate bow detail at the neckline, while the high-low hem showed off her silver metallic Prada pointed-toe heels.
She elevated the look with dazzling Bvlgari diamond earrings and a statement necklace.
16points
#10 Jenna Coleman
Coleman floated onto the red carpet in a sheer Armani Privé Fall/Winter 2023 Couture gown that was equal parts delicate and daring.
The nude tulle base was covered in bold red floral appliqués that looked like roses climbing across her silhouette. She kept her accessories refined with diamond drop earrings and stacked rings.
The nude tulle base was covered in bold red floral appliqués that looked like roses climbing across her silhouette. She kept her accessories refined with diamond drop earrings and stacked rings.
15points
#12 Leonardo DiCaprio
DiCaprio kept it timeless in a classic black tuxedo. The tailored suit featured sharp satin lapels, a crisp white dress shirt, and a perfectly tied black bow tie.
He finished the look with polished black dress shoes and a sleek watch.
He finished the look with polished black dress shoes and a sleek watch.
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14points
#13 Hannah Waddingham
Waddingham opted for a figure-hugging, high-neck halter gown drenched in deep ruby sequins.
The sleeveless silhouette showcased her toned arms while the fitted design highlighted her curves before falling into a sleek floor-length hem.
She kept accessories minimal with diamond stud earrings and a simple bracelet.
The sleeveless silhouette showcased her toned arms while the fitted design highlighted her curves before falling into a sleek floor-length hem.
She kept accessories minimal with diamond stud earrings and a simple bracelet.
14points
#15 Erin Doherty
The Adolescence star leaned fully into avant-garde territory in a dramatic navy Louis Vuitton gown that was impossible to ignore.
The deep plunging neckline added sleek contrast up top, but the sculptural, ultra-voluminous pleated skirt ballooned outward in a way that looked more architectural experiment than red carpet elegance.
She paired the look with a knotted diamond necklace.
The deep plunging neckline added sleek contrast up top, but the sculptural, ultra-voluminous pleated skirt ballooned outward in a way that looked more architectural experiment than red carpet elegance.
She paired the look with a knotted diamond necklace.
13points
#16 Rei Ami
Ami went full couture fantasy in a sculptural corseted gown. The strapless bodice featured structured paneling with burgundy piping, flaring out into dramatic hip fins before cascading into a voluminous, shell-like train.
The fitted skirt included a thigh-high slit, paired with pointed burgundy heels that matched the detailing.
She styled her hair in a high updo with blunt bangs and ribbon accents.
The fitted skirt included a thigh-high slit, paired with pointed burgundy heels that matched the detailing.
She styled her hair in a high updo with blunt bangs and ribbon accents.
10points
#17 Kirsten Dunst
Dunst arrived at the 2026 BAFTAs in a structured pink jacket with dramatically oversized puff sleeves that looked ready to take flight.
She paired it with a sleek black column skirt and a soft blush camisole, creating a top-half couture, bottom-half office party contrast.
The Jumanji star went for a minimalist black sandal and a simple updo.
She paired it with a sleek black column skirt and a soft blush camisole, creating a top-half couture, bottom-half office party contrast.
The Jumanji star went for a minimalist black sandal and a simple updo.
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9points
#18 Pegah Pourmand
Pegah Pourmand clearly RSVP’d “Hi Barbie!” to the wrong red carpet. She paired a sheer, crystal-studded high-neck top with a hot pink satin fishtail skirt complete with a dramatic thigh-high slit and sweeping train.
The back featured a plunging open design with dangling pearl strands and pink appliqués that oddly resembled a little frog clinging on for dear life.
She finished her look with a matching pink headband and a mini black handbag.
The back featured a plunging open design with dangling pearl strands and pink appliqués that oddly resembled a little frog clinging on for dear life.
She finished her look with a matching pink headband and a mini black handbag.
9points
#19 Kasmere Trice Stanfield
Stanfield brought cozy-core to couture in a charcoal knit dress that looked like a luxury sweater and decided to attend the BAFTAs.
The sleeveless turtleneck bodice featured sculpted ribbing that contoured the torso, before dramatically exploding into a shaggy, fringe-heavy skirt.
She kept accessories minimal and grounded the look with glossy black pointed flats.
The sleeveless turtleneck bodice featured sculpted ribbing that contoured the torso, before dramatically exploding into a shaggy, fringe-heavy skirt.
She kept accessories minimal and grounded the look with glossy black pointed flats.
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9points
