It’s one of the glitziest nights in cinema, so it was no surprise that the cream of Hollywood were the centre of attention at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.

As the ceremony got underway, stars were seen letting their hairdown backstage at London’s Royal Festival Hall, including one of the big winners of the night, Emma Stone.

After accepting her Leading Actress gong for Poor Things, Emma was seen striking a playful pose with her mask prize in artistic black and white snaps.

The Oscar winner even went head-to-head with presenter Idris Elba over the ownership of her coveted prize in one amusing image.

After accepting the Leading Actor gong, Oppeneheimer’s Cillian Murphy was reunited with his on-screen wife Emma Blunt.

Emma Stone struck a playful pose with her Leading Actress gong as she joined a slew of stars larking about backstage at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards on Sunday

After accepting her Leading Actress prize for Poor Things, Emma proudly showed off her award in artistic black and white snaps

The Oscar winner even went head-to-head with presenter Idris Elba over the ownership of her coveted prize in one amusing image

The pair shared a laugh together backstage as the ceremony came to a close with the star’s prize being one of the last of the night.

After gracing the red carpet in her daring white feathered gown, Taylor Russell continued to flaunt her daring dress while at the ceremony.

The biggest night in British film returned with actor David Tennant as host and an array of guest presenters on hand to deliver awards throughout the night.

Prince William attended the ceremony in London solo as his wife Kate Middleton continues her recovery from last month’s abdominal surgery.

Oppenheimer won Best Film as well as sweeping the board in the major categories at the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall.

The epic biographical thriller led the wins with seven gongs, including Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. and Best Director for Christopher Nolan. It had the most nominations with 13.

Oppenheimer swept up in the big name categories, but it was closely followed by the surreal black comedy Poor Things.

It marked five awards for the film, including Emma Stone collecting the Best Actress gong for her turn as Bella Baxter.

Emma’s win for Leading Actress is just the latest victory for the star this awards season, following her critically-acclaimed role in Poor Things

After gracing the red carpet in her daring white feathered gown, Taylor Russell continued to flaunt her daring dress while at the ceremony

The actress was without her boyfriend, singer Harry Styles, for the awards event

After accepting the Leading Actor gong, Oppeneheimer’s Cillian Murphy was reunited with his on-screen wife Emma Blunt

Robert Downey Jr was in high spirits after being awarded the Supporting Actor prize for his role in Oppenheimer

The Marvel star’s victory further buoys his chances of winning an Oscar for the role next month

Da’Vine Joy Randolph was seen chatting in the press room after accepting her Supporting Actress award for The Holdovers

Cate Blanchett was also seen backstage after sitting next to Prince William during the event

Margot Robbie beamed as she posed for selfies with a slew of fans during the ceremony

Oppenheimer won Best Film as well as sweeping the board in the major categories at the EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall

EE Rising Star nominee Phoebe Dynevor took her seat for the ceremony alongside Cameron Fuller

Emma beamed as she proudly showed off the latest addition to her awards collection

Maestro co-stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan were in high spirits as they mingled with some of the Hollywood names in attendance

The biopic sadly walked away from the ceremony empty-handed

Cillian Murphy – who plays the titular role in Nolan’s atomic bom saga – picked up the Leading Actor prize at the prestigious awards ceremony

Meanwhile, Da’Vine Joy Randolph crowned victorious in the Best Supporting Actress category for her part in The Holdovers as she continues her march to Oscars glory.

Next up, Director Jonathan Glazer and producer James Wilson’s The Zone Of Interest won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.

The night kicked off with French legal drama Anatomy Of A Fall winning the Original Screenplay award after premiering in Cannes back in May.

Poor Things won the BAFTA for special visual effects.

Following this, drama film Earth Mama was honoured with the BAFTA outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, presented by David Beckham.

The Zone Of Interest won the BAFTA for a film not in the English language.

The BAFTA for Casting was awarded to Susan Shopmaker for private school-set The Holdovers, while the editing award has gone to Jennifer Lame for Second World War biopic Oppenheimer.

Comedy drama American Fiction won Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Boy And The Heron won the Best Animated Film Bafta.

The Documentary BAFTA went to 20 Days In Mariupol, which highlights the work of Associated Press journalists in the besieged Ukrainian city during the Russian invasion.

The BAFTA for Production Design went to Shona Heath, James Price and Zsuzsa Mihalek for surreal comedy Poor Things, about a woman who is reanimated and begins a new life.

Presenter Emma Corrin put on an edgy display while backstage

Oppenheimer swept up in the big name categories, but it was closely followed by the surreal black comedy Poor Things

It marked five awards for the film, as Emma Stone collected the Best Actress gong for her turn as Bella Baxter (Robert Downey Jr and his wife Susan are pictured)

Next up, Director Jonathan Glazer and producer James Wilson’s The Zone Of Interest won the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film (Margot Robbie is pictured)

The night kicked off with French legal drama Anatomy Of A Fall winning the Original Screenplay award after premiering in Cannes back in May (Andrew Scott pictured)

It was previously announced the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema would go to programmer and archivist June Givanni (Jack O’Connell pictured)

Samantha Morton collected the BAFTA Fellowship from producer David Heyman, who she worked with on Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

It was previously announced the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema would go to programmer and archivist June Givanni, founder of the Pan African Film Archive, who collected the prize during the ceremony from Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh.

Samantha Morton collected the BAFTA Fellowship from producer David Heyman, who she worked with on Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

The BAFTA Rising Star award was won by Mia Mckenna-Bruce following a public vote.

Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone and Florence Pugh were among the star-studded arrivals earlier in the evening on the glitzy red carpet.