By Katie Martlew
The Brits had it in the bag at last night’s BAFTAs, with Colin Firth and Carey Muligan both taking home the top accolades on the night.
24-year-old Carey Mulligan won the Leading Actress award for her role in An Education, and told the crowd that winning the award meant “everything” to her, while Mr Firth picked up the Leading Actor award for his part in Tom Ford’s directorial debut, A Single Man.
During his acceptance speech, Colin thanked his friend and director Tom Ford, for believing in him. “An encounter with Tom Ford is to come away feeling resuscitated, a little more worldly, better groomed, more fragrant and more nominated than one has ever been before.” He said.
Golden Globe winner Mo’Nique triumphed again, bagging Best Supporting Actress for her role in Precious, while Christoph Waltz won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Inglourious Basterds.
War drama The Hurt Locker walked away with a whopping six awards in total, including Best Film and Best Director for Katherine Bigelow.
Twilight’s Kristen Stewart picked up the Orange Rising Star award, and paid tribute to her fans in her acceptance speech.’ Firstly I have to thank the fans of Twilight for proving to be the most devoted and attentive fans ever,’ she said.
If there was an award for creating the ‘Biggest Stir on the Red Carpet’ last night, it would have been a photo finish between Twilight star Robert Pattison, and newly appointed BAFTA president Prince William.
Both young men caused deafening screams amongst the hoards of fans lining the red rug at London’s Royal Opera House, with Prince William even managing to steal the limelight from Kate Winslet, who walked up just moments later and was barely noticed.
Read the full list of winners below…
Best Film The Hurt Locker
Best Director Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
Best Actor Colin Firth, A Single Man
Best Actress Carey Mulligan, An Education
Best Supporting Actor Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Best Supporting Actress Mo’Nique, Precious
Best Original Screenplay Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker
Best Adapted Screenplay Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air
Best British Film Fish Tank
Best Animated Film Up
Best Film Not in the English Language A Prophet
Best Editing The Hurt Locker
Best Cinematography The Hurt Locker
Best Production Design Avatar
Best Hair & Makeup The Young Victoria
Best Costume Design The Young Victoria
Best Visual Effects Avatar
Best Sound The Hurt Locker
Best Music Up
Best British Debut Duncan Jones, Moon
Best Orange Rising Star Kristen Stewart
Best Short Animation Mother of Many
Best Short Film I Do Air
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