BAFTAs 2026 Red Carpet Reveals Every Celebrity Look at Royal Festival Hall

1. Catherine, Princess of Wales, Gucci

Catherine, Princess of Wales returned to the BAFTAs red carpet in a moment Vogue called a “grand return,” and the publication names her in Gucci. She arrived at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall with Prince William, anchoring the night’s royal presence and lending red‑carpet gravitas to the evening.

2. Prince William, Prince of Wales, companion on the carpet

Prince William accompanied the Princess to the Royal Festival Hall, appearing alongside Catherine as Vogue and E! noted. Their arrival set a formal, headline-making tone for a ceremony hosted that night by Alan Cumming.

3. Alan Cumming, the host on stage and off

Alan Cumming served as host for the 2026 BAFTAs at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a detail Page Six called out explicitly. His stewardship framed an awards night described across outlets as honoring the year’s best in British and international moviemaking.

4. Emma Stone, Louis Vuitton (and an elegant halter neck)

Emma Stone was a clear fashion highlight: Vogue credits her in Louis Vuitton, while BuzzFeed described her as wearing an “elegant halter‑neck gown with keyhole cutout.” Multiple outlets listed Stone among the high‑profile arrivals at the BAFTAs on Feb. 22 at the Royal Festival Hall.

5. Teyana Taylor, Burberry, bold statement

Teyana Taylor’s look was flagged by both Vogue and Refinery29, each noting Burberry as her house; Refinery29 called the piece “bold.” Her inclusion underscored the evening’s spectrum of daring silhouettes alongside more restrained choices.

6. Michael B. Jordan, tailored navy and black with lapel bling

E! specifically captured Michael B. Jordan’s red‑carpet moment, writing, “For the occasion, the Sinners star, who is nominated for Leading Actor at the BAFTAs, donned a fitted navy and black number, which featured subtle bling on one of his lapels.” That blend of classic tailoring with a flash of embellishment paired his awards‑season profile with a confident sartorial note.

7. Kerry Washington, Prada attribution

Vogue lists Kerry Washington in Prada among the night’s attendees, placing her among several high‑profile Prada sightings (Carey Mulligan was another). Her presence reinforced the evening’s designer‑forward thread across the carpet.

8. Carey Mulligan, Prada elegance

Carey Mulligan was also named by Vogue in Prada, joining Kerry Washington as a Prada‑dressed presence on the Royal Festival Hall carpet. Vogue’s designer attributions helped anchor the most notable label moments of the night.

9. Jessie Buckley, Grecian‑styled Chanel for Hamnet recognition

Refinery29 spotlighted Jessie Buckley in a Grecian‑styled Chanel dress and connected her look with her role in Hamnet; she also appears on attendee lists in Vogue and Page Six. Her Chanel moment was one of the “glorious” fashion highlights Refinery29 identified among the evening’s wide range of styles.

10. Wunmi Mosaku, awards recognition and red‑carpet visibility

Refinery29 noted Wunmi Mosaku as “finally being recognized for Sinners,” tying awards recognition to her red‑carpet presence. Her appearance contributed to the night’s awards narrative, a fact Page Six and others emphasized as part of the ceremony’s contest for top honors.

11. Paul Mescal, red‑carpet debut with Gracie Abrams

Paul Mescal made headlines arriving with Gracie Abrams; both Vogue and BuzzFeed referenced the pair’s public appearance together and the detail that they had matching caps in the fragments provided. Their joint arrival was treated as a notable debut on the Royal Festival Hall carpet.

12. Gracie Abrams, making the red‑carpet moment with Mescal

Gracie Abrams accompanied Paul Mescal in what BuzzFeed and Vogue framed as a red‑carpet debut, and both publications highlighted their matching caps in the gallery excerpts. Their pairing added a contemporary, couple‑moment to the BAFTA arrivals.

13. Chase Infiniti, strapless gown with a flared hem (BuzzFeed #1)

BuzzFeed led its gallery with Chase Infiniti, described as “a person in an elegant strapless gown with a flared hem” posing at the BAFTA event. Page Six and other galleries included Chase Infiniti among the names up for awards and in attendance, making the entry a recurring image across outlets.

14. Timothée Chalamet, nominee and red‑carpet regular

Timothée Chalamet was listed across outlets among nominees and attendees; Page Six mentions him among those “up for some of the evening’s most prestigious awards.” His presence continued the BAFTAs’ habit of pairing awards traction with strong red‑carpet fashion moments.

15. Leonardo DiCaprio, awards‑season arrival

Page Six included Leonardo DiCaprio among the big names connected to the evening’s awards roster, placing him in the orbit of nominees and high‑profile attendees at the Royal Festival Hall. His inclusion underscored the international reach of the ceremony.

16. Rose Byrne, nominee and carpet standout

Rose Byrne was named by Page Six as among those up for awards and appeared in the wider galleries as an attendee. Her appearance added to the contested field of performers recognized that night.

17. Kate Hudson, off‑shoulder floor‑length gown (BuzzFeed)

BuzzFeed’s gallery describes Kate Hudson as wearing an “off‑shoulder, floor‑length gown” on the BAFTA carpet, and Vogue listed her among the evening’s attendees. Her look was part of the classic gown moments the galleries emphasized.

18. Sadie Sink, strapless gown with pleated skirt detail (BuzzFeed)

BuzzFeed captured Sadie Sink in a “strapless, floor‑length gown with pleated skirt detail,” a description that positions her among the night’s sculpted, gown‑led silhouettes. E! and other outlets included her in their attendee rosters for the Royal Festival Hall arrival.

19. Aimee Lou Wood, elegant strapless gown mention (E!/BuzzFeed)

Aimee Lou Wood appears across gallery coverage with BuzzFeed describing an “elegant, strapless gown,” while E! lists her among attendees. Her inclusion complemented the evening’s mix of statement and classic dressing.

21. Archie Madekwe, formal black suit with a unique neck accessory (BuzzFeed #2)

Archie Madekwe was captured in BuzzFeed’s gallery as “a person in a formal black suit with a unique neck accessory,” a detail that reads as a thoughtful menswear flourish. His look was among the many male attendees included across E!, Vogue and Page Six galleries.

22. Nathalie Emmanuel, strapless, sequined gown (BuzzFeed #29)

Nathalie Emmanuel appears in BuzzFeed’s gallery as wearing a “strapless, sequined gown,” a description that signals one of the night’s more embellished eveningwear choices. Her entry contributes to the sequins‑and‑glint moments visible in the galleries.

23. Chloé Zhao, strapless gold metallic layered dress (BuzzFeed #30)

BuzzFeed described Chloé Zhao in a “strapless, gold metallic dress with a layered skirt,” a cinematic, metallic moment fitting for a filmmaker on the BAFTA carpet. Her appearance reflects the cross‑pollination of industry figures and showy red‑carpet dressing.

24. Vera Wang, ruched white gown with structured black sleeves (BuzzFeed #28)

BuzzFeed’s gallery identified a figure in a “ruched white gown with structured black sleeves and sunglasses” as Vera Wang, an arresting image given her role as a designer as well as a public figure. That look added a dramatic, almost backstage‑to‑frontstage silhouette to the evening.

25. Amybeth McNulty, (already addressed above)

(Entry note: Amybeth McNulty appears in BuzzFeed’s gallery as said; see item 20 for details.)

26. Maggie Gyllenhaal, presence among the evening’s roster

Maggie Gyllenhaal was listed by E! and Vogue among attendees at the Royal Festival Hall, reinforcing the BAFTAs’ pull for established actors. While specific outfit attributions were not provided in the excerpts, her inclusion underscored the depth of the guest list.

27. Patrick Dempsey, Vogue‑listed attendee

Patrick Dempsey appears in Vogue’s attendee roster for the BAFTAs and in other gallery lineups, contributing to the night’s blend of film and television talent. The raw gallery lists name him among the who’s who photographed on the carpet.

28. Gillian Anderson, Vogue presence

Gillian Anderson was named by Vogue as among the attendees, aligning her with the publication’s designer callouts and editorial framing of the red carpet. Her appearance was one of several veteran stars noted across outlets.

29. Glenn Close, Vogue mention among attendees

Glenn Close was also listed in Vogue’s red‑carpet roundup, a presence that brings awards‑season pedigree to the Royal Festival Hall arrivals. Her inclusion was echoed across gallery coverage.

30. Jacob Elordi, listed by Vogue among attendees

Jacob Elordi appears in Vogue’s roster for the BAFTAs, and galleries from E! and Page Six include him in their slide lists. His attendance contributed to the evening’s mix of rising and established film talent.

31. Monica Bellucci, Vogue appearance

Monica Bellucci was listed by Vogue among the night’s notable attendees, a reminder of the international stars who populate the BAFTA red carpet. Her presence added classic European glamour to the galleries.

32. Odessa A’zion, E! and Vogue roster inclusion

Odessa A’zion appears in E! and Vogue lists of attendees at the Royal Festival Hall, part of the broad sweep of stars photographed for each outlet’s gallery. Specific outfit details were not in the provided excerpts, but she was photographed on the carpet.

33. Alicia Vikander, included in E!’s list of arrivals

Alicia Vikander appears in E!’s attendee compilation for the BAFTAs, photographed among the crowd arriving at Southbank Centre. Her presence continued the star‑studded nature of the guest list.

34. Miles Caton, BuzzFeed gallery inclusion (no outfit detail)

Miles Caton is one of the figures included in BuzzFeed’s numbered gallery excerpts, listed without further outfit description in the supplied notes. His inclusion demonstrates the breadth of BuzzFeed’s 61‑look roundup.

35. Tom Blyth, E! listed attendee

Tom Blyth appears in E!’s long roll call of BAFTA arrivals at the Royal Festival Hall, photographed alongside peers on the red carpet. He’s one of the many names that round out the ceremony’s photographed guest list.

36. Kathryn Hahn, attendee captured in gallery coverage

Kathryn Hahn was listed by E! among those on the red carpet at the BAFTAs, and appears in gallery snapshots across outlets. Though a specific designer attribution wasn’t in the excerpts, she was part of the night’s photographed company.

37. Chase Infiniti, BuzzFeed and the gallery count discrepancy, the shape of coverage

Multiple outlets ran extensive galleries: Page Six’s gallery displayed at least 64 images, while BuzzFeed offered “61 celebrity looks you have to see for yourself,” and E!, Vogue and Refinery29 published full roundups as well. Photo credit in Refinery29’s coverage is given to Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images; outlets varied in image counts and framing, but together they captured the “bold and provocative to the safe and demure” range Refinery29 praised.

38. The BAFTAs red‑carpet tone, an editorial final point

Across the Royal Festival Hall arrivals, Vogue’s more colorful phrasing, from “sanity hanging on by a skin tag” to “watching spotlights rake the skyline across the Thames”, sits alongside E!’s brisk, image‑forward line, “The BAFTAs 2026 cameras are officially rolling.” Taken together, the night was a study in contrasts: couture and quiet confidence, star power and awards momentum, photographed across multiple galleries that together tell the full fashion story of BAFTAs 2026.