Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, and director Christopher Nolan received top honors at the Bafta Awards for their contributions to “Oppenheimer,” a film that dominated the ceremony. Murphy was named Best Actor for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, while Downey Jr won Best Supporting Actor. The film secured seven Baftas, including Best Film, while “Poor Things” earned five awards, including Best Actress for Emma Stone.
A surprise appearance by Michael J Fox saw him announce “Oppenheimer” as the Best Film winner. Upon receiving his first Bafta, Murphy expressed gratitude acknowledging Nolan for consistently pushing him toward excellence. This victory marked Nolan’s first Bafta win, adding to his illustrious career, which encompassed films like Dunkirk, Inception, and The Dark Knight.
Downey Jr’s win after 31 years since his previous Bafta victory for the 1993 film Chaplin set a new record for the longest gap between wins by any performer. He played Lewis Strauss, Oppenheimer’s adversary, following his iconic role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Marvel films. Stone secured her second Bafta for her role in “Poor Things,” a steampunk fantasy where she plays a British woman reanimated with a baby’s brain.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers,” the film also received the Best Casting award. “The Zone of Interest” won Best British Film, while “The Boy and the Heron,” by Hayao Miyazaki, became the first Japanese production to win Best Animated Film.
The Bafta Fellowship, the highest honor, was awarded to Samantha Morton, who dedicated it to children in care—the ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, featured performances by Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Despite being last year’s most successful box office film, “Barbie” did not secure any awards. The Prince of Wales attended the event, marking his first high-profile royal engagement since his wife Kate’s recent operation.
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