Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, and Christopher Nolan Honored at Bafta Film Awards for ‘Oppenheimer’
At the Bafta Film Awards, held this weekend, Hollywood heavyweights Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, and Christopher Nolan were honored for their work on the acclaimed film ‘Oppenheimer’.
Murphy, known for his role in ‘Peaky Blinders’, took home the award for Best Actor, while Downey Jr, in a surprising win after a 31-year gap, won Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘Oppenheimer’.
‘Oppenheimer’ dominated the evening with seven Baftas, including the coveted Best Film award. The film and its acting winners are now poised for potential success at the upcoming Oscars.
Another big winner of the night was ‘Poor Things’, which picked up five awards, including Best Actress for Emma Stone. Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘The Holdovers’.
In a heartwarming moment, actor Michael J Fox made a surprise appearance to announce ‘Oppenheimer’ as the Best Film of the evening. Murphy and Nolan expressed their gratitude and praised the talented cast and crew behind the film.
The Bafta Awards also recognized achievements in various categories, including Best British Film, Best Non-English Language Film, and Best Sound. Actress Samantha Morton received the prestigious Bafta Fellowship and dedicated the award to children in care.
The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, was not without its lighthearted moments as the actor made playful Barbie references throughout the evening. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor also took the stage to perform at the glamorous awards ceremony.
Overall, the Bafta Film Awards showcased the best of the industry, honoring outstanding talent and celebrating the art of filmmaking.
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