Molly-Mae Hague puts in surprise appearance as she leads glam arrivals at 2025 Baftas-Emily Bashforth and Brooke Ivey Johnson-Entertainment – Metro

The Baftas are underway, with Molly-Mae Hague leading glam arrivals (Picture: Tristan Fewings/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

The 2025 Baftas are underway, with an array of industry icons gracing the red carpet to celebrate a stellar year for film.

Leading arrivals on the red carpet this weekend was Molly-Mae Hague, who put in a surprise appearance after weeks of making headlines with her personal life.

The 25-year-old Maebe founder hit the headlines earlier this year when she split from her soon-to-be husband, Tommy Fury, with whom she shares daughter Bambi.

Hague then released the first part of her docuseries, titled Behind It All, in which she lifted the lid on the gossip surrounding her relationship.

Putting on a smile as she mingled with the stars at this year’s Baftas, the former Love Islander looked super chic in all black.

She styled a structured cropped blazer with a plunging neckline with a fitted skirt, styling her blonde locks in her signature bun.

The 25-year-old influencer looked stunning in a chic black outfit (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)

Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo could take home one of the night’s biggest prizes (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Joining Hauge on the carpet was beloved Scottish actor David Tennant, who returns to host the ceremony for the second consecutive year.

The Doctor Who icon put a slick spin on the classic black tux by adding colourful sequin embellishments. Debuting his purple quiff, he posed alongside wife Georgia Tennant, who looked gorgeous in lace.

Elsewhere, Jeff Goldblum was among early arrivals, putting on a romantic display with Emilie Livingston, whom he married in 2014.

The 72-year-old Wicked star was every inch the Hollywood icon in a white bow tie, injecting some of the Emerald City magic with a green patterned waistcoat.

Goldblum, who plays the Wizard in Jon M. Chu’s movie musical, will later take to the stage, playing piano during the In Memoriam segment.

Other stars strutting their stuff for paparazzi included a bare-faced Pamela Anderson, with The Last Showgirl’s leading lady looking angelic in white.

Host David Tennant posed alongside his wife Georgia Tennant (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

An angelic-looking Pamela Anderson will present an award tonight (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Adam Pearson larked around with photographers on the red carpet (Picture: Tristan Fewings/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet has been nominated for best supporting actor (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Anderson, best known for her iconic role in Baywatch, attends the event as a presenter. Although she was overlooked for her performance in Gia Coppola’s drama, the 57-year-old star will take the stage to hand out one of the evening’s prestigious gongs.

Meanwhile, a dapper Adam Pearson larked around with photographers, pulling silly poses in his maroon suit.

James Norton, Sebastian Stan, Stephen Merchant, Celia Imrie, Joe Alwyn, and Jharrel Jerome also hit the carpet.

As for nominations, leading the way tonight is Demi Moore, 62, who’s been recognised in the leading actress category for her gripping performance in body horror film The Substance. Moore has already clinched awards at the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes for the role.

British talent will also be well represented, with Cynthia Erivo attending as a best leading actress nominee for her role as Elphaba in the movie musical Wicked. Joining her is co-star Ariana Grande, who has been nominated for supporting actress for her portrayal of Glinda.

Erivo, 38, who began her career in the West End, is one of two British stars in the leading actress category, competing alongside Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), Moore, Mikey Madison (Anora), Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez), and Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun).

James Norton was among dapper arrivals in a black tux (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Even Wallace and Gromit put in an appearance! (Picture: Joe Maher/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Kneecap has been recognised as a potential winner for outstanding British film (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)

Selena Gomez looked gorgeous in an embellished gown after confirming her return to music (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Other presenters at the ceremony will include Emilia Perez stars Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez, although co-star Gascon’s attendance remains uncertain due to recent controversy over resurfaced social media posts from 2019 to 2024. The project is up for 11 awards.

The best leading actor category features notable nominees such as Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan, Hugh Grant, Adrien Brody, Colman Domingo, and Timothee Chalamet. Other attendees include Kate Winslet (Lee) and Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain).

Musical performances will add to the evening’s allure, with British pop band Take That singing their hit song Greatest Day from the film Anora.

Additional presenters include pop sensation Camila Cabello, The Lord of the Rings actor Orlando Bloom, Scottish actor James McAvoy, and Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick.

A special highlight of the evening will be Warwick Davis receiving the Bafta fellowship, recognising his outstanding contributions to film, television, and games.

Notably absent will be the Prince of Wales, president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, who will miss this year’s event.

Orlando Bloom brought some Hollywood glamour to the carpet, flying solo without Katy Perry by his side (Picture: by John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta)

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan injected colour to a demure satin look with a bold red lip (Picture: Ian West/PA Wire)

Take That stars Mark Owen, Gary Barlow, and Howard Donald will perform tonight (Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images)

On the red carpet, Bafta chief executive Jane Millichip told the PA news agency that this is a ‘really wide open race’ and she had ‘no idea how to call’ the winners.

She also said: ‘I think the viewing public in the UK has always welcomed films not in the English language, whether they’re subtitled or dubbed. We mostly subtitle in the UK, so I don’t think it’s a stretch for British audiences to watch and welcome these films.

‘So the film not in the English language is a really important category for me. I think also the range of films, the number of countries represented, and the languages. I mean, it’s fantastic to have an Irish film (Kneecap) in Irish I mean, that’s great.’

The 2025 Bafta Film Awards will be broadcast live at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Red carpet coverage hosted by Clara Amfo and Alex Zane will stream live on the Bafta YouTube channel ahead of the ceremony.

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