BAFTA Awards 2025: The Winners, The Snubs, and the Fashion Choices We Can’t Unsee
Ah, awards season—where Hollywood’s finest gather, speeches run way too long, and someone inevitably makes a joke that falls flatter than a pancake. The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) delivered all the drama, glamour, and awkward audience reactions we’ve come to expect.
From unexpected wins to brutal snubs and fashion choices that belong in a museum (for better or worse)—let’s break down what happened at the BAFTAs 2025.
The Big Winners: Who Took Home the Gold?
- 🏆 “Conclave” Cleans Up – If you thought a movie about a papal election would be anything but riveting, think again. Conclave (a.k.a. “The Vatican, But Make It Suspenseful”) dominated the night, snagging Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing. If this isn’t your sign to watch a movie about priests with secrets, I don’t know what is.
- 🎤 Zoe Saldaña Hits the High Note – Emilia Pérez took home Best Film Not in the English Language, and Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress, proving that she can slay any role—whether she’s covered in CGI as an alien or singing her heart out as a lawyer (yes, really). She dedicated her award to her trans nephew, making everyone in the room (and at home) tear up just a little.
- 😂 Kieran Culkin Strikes Again – Fresh off his Succession Emmy win, Kieran grabbed Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. His speech? A mix of self-deprecating humor and mild confusion over how he keeps winning things. Honestly, we love this for him.
- 🎭 Jesse Eisenberg, the Screenwriting King? – Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain also took Best Original Screenplay, proving that awkward guys who talk too fast can dominate Hollywood. Somewhere, Mark Zuckerberg is watching this unfold with mixed emotions.
- 🧀 Wallace & Gromit Make a Comeback – Vengeance Most Fowl won Best Animated Film and Best Children’s & Family Film, proving that stop-motion legends never go out of style. Also, can we talk about how a movie about a chicken uprising is now award-winning cinema? We truly live in the best timeline.
The Snubs That Stung (And the Surprises That Shocked Us)
- 😬 Demi Moore Left Empty-Handed – Despite all the buzz around her performance in The Substance, Demi walked away with zero BAFTAs. Tough night, but hey, she still looked flawless.
- 🎥 Sean Baker’s Anora Didn’t Dominate – After racking up critical praise, Anora didn’t get the love people expected. Maybe voters were too distracted by the Conclave drama to notice?
- 🚫 Karla Sofía Gascón’s Absence Was Noticed – The Emilia Pérez star made history as the first trans woman nominated for Best Actress, but she was noticeably missing from the event. Rumors suggest past social media controversies kept her from attending. A reminder that in Hollywood, nothing is ever forgotten (or forgiven).
Fashion: Who Slayed, Who Played It Safe, and Who… Needs a Stylist?
- 💃 Ariana Grande’s Giant Bow Situation – Was it a dress? Was it a beautifully wrapped Christmas present? We may never know, but it was definitely a statement.
- ✨ Timothée Chalamet, Surprisingly Tame – He showed up in an outfit that didn’t blind us with sequins, feathers, or chains. Fans are worried. Blink twice if you’re okay, Timmy.
- 😍 Pamela Anderson’s Makeup-Free Moment – She ditched the heavy glam for a fresh-faced look, reminding us all that natural beauty is undefeated.
Final Thoughts: A Wild Night at the BAFTAs
Between shocking wins, snubs that have Twitter (ahem, X) in a meltdown, and fashion moments we’ll be discussing until next awards season, the BAFTAs 2025 did not disappoint.
And with the Oscars right around the corner, this was just the warm-up round. Will Conclave keep its winning streak? Will Hollywood finally give Kieran Culkin a break? And most importantly, will someone explain Ariana Grande’s outfit to us?
Stay tuned, keep the memes coming, and as always, follow Style the News for the best (and wittiest) entertainment updates.
Now, excuse me while I go rewatch Wallace & Gromit’s Oscar-worthy chicken heist. 🐔🎬
