BAFTAs: A-listers dress in black in support of Me Too and Time’sUp campaigns

IT was back to black for the British Academy Film Awards in London today. Following suit from the Golden Globes last month, the film industry donned black to show support for the MeToo and Time’sUp campaigns. Here are who won the big awards.

IT was back to black for the British Academy Film Awards in London yesterday.

Following suit from the Golden Globes last month, the film industry donned black to show support for the MeToo and Time’sUp campaigns.

The traditional arrival of the stars got off to a rocky start when female protesters from a group called Sisters Uncut stormed the red carpet and laid down with linked arms.

Margot Robbie hasn’t put a foot wrong this awards season. Unfortunately she didn’t win the award for Best Actress. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Angelina Jolie kept it simple. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Jennifer Lawrence. Picture: AFP Photo/Daniel Leal-Olivas

The stunt was designed to draw attention to British PM Theresa May’s domestic violence policies, which they say are a “dangerous distraction” that will leave survivors “locked up in prison, locked out of refuges, and locked in to violent relationships”.

The awards were hosted by two-time BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley who is best known for her role as Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous.

Natalie Dormer was one of the best dressed of the night. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Saoirse Ronan went for this odd sheer gown. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

British actor Lily James was another standout. Picture: AFP Photo/Daniel Leal-Olivas

Margot Robbie was nominated for the Best Actress for her role in I, Tonya but lost out to Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

While the Aussie was not a winner inside, she was at the top of the best-dressed list alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and Natalie Dormer.

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WINNERS

Best Actress: Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Actor: Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour

Best film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Original Screenplay: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Supporting Actress: Allison Janney, I, Tonya

Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Best Director: Guillermo del Toro, The Shape Of Water

Best Adapted Screenplay: Call Me By Your Name