Kirsten Dunst's Wardrobe Malfunction Mars BAFTA Afterparty Celebrations
Actress Kirsten Dunst, 43, encountered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction upon arriving at Universal's BAFTA afterparty held at the exclusive Private Members' club Oswald's in London on Sunday evening. The star, who attended the ceremony to support her husband Jesse Plemmons, 37, a Best Actor nominee, risked exposing herself after her form-fitting skirt tore unexpectedly.
Fashion Faux Pas Amid Glamorous Night
Dunst's ensemble featured a distinctive pink jacket with exaggerated puffed sleeves, layered over a now-damaged black and white gown. Despite the mishap, the actress maintained high spirits, mingling with fellow celebrities including Best Actress winner Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone, Plemmons' co-star in 'Bugonia'. Earlier in the evening, the couple, who married in 2022 and are parents to sons Ennis, seven, and James, four, displayed affection on the red carpet, following Dunst's public criticism of Plemmons' recent Oscars snub.
BAFTA 2026 Awards Highlights
The 2026 British Academy Film Awards, hosted at London's Royal Festival Hall, saw 'One Battle After Another' emerge as the night's big winner, securing six accolades from a record 14 nominations. The Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film triumphed in categories including Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, Cinematography, and Editing. In his acceptance speech, Anderson expressed gratitude, stating, 'Thank you for rewarding our film in the way that you have, it's just a tremendous honour,' and humorously dismissed critics of contemporary cinema.
Surprise Wins and Notable Losses
Jessie Buckley claimed the Best Actress award for her role in 'Hamnet', delivering an emotional speech where she thanked her agent and fellow nominees. However, the Best Actor category provided a shock, with Robert Aramayo winning for 'I Swear', surpassing favourites Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Aramayo's father celebrated exuberantly from the audience, while the actor expressed disbelief from the stage. Conversely, 'Marty Supreme', which entered with 11 nominations, left empty-handed, marking it as the evening's biggest disappointment.
Full List of Key Winners
- Best Film: One Battle After Another
- Leading Actress: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Leading Actor: Robert Aramayo, I Swear
- Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
- Outstanding British Film: Hamnet
- Animated Film: Zootropolis 2
Overall, the ceremony awarded 28 gongs, with 'One Battle After Another' leading the tally. Other multiple winners included 'Sinners', 'Frankenstein', and 'I Swear', each securing three awards, while 'Hamnet' earned two. The event blended moments of glamour, surprise, and minor mishaps, encapsulating the unpredictable nature of awards season.
