Aimee Lou Wood and Adam Long Grace the 2026 BAFTAs Red Carpet
Aimee Lou Wood, the acclaimed star of The White Lotus, made a rare and stunning red carpet appearance with her boyfriend, actor Adam Long, at the 2026 BAFTAs. The glamorous event took place on Sunday at London's iconic Royal Festival Hall, drawing a constellation of Hollywood and British talent.
Fashion and Romance on Display
The 32-year-old actress looked absolutely sensational in a perfectly tailored pink floral gown that featured a boned corset and quirky, eye-catching straps. Aimee swept her brunette tresses up into an elegant bun, allowing a few delicate strands to frame her dainty features. She completed the sophisticated look with sparkling diamond earrings and a bold slick of red lipstick.
Meanwhile, her partner, 34-year-old actor Adam Long, cut a suave and classic figure in a sharp black tuxedo, which he wore over a crisp white shirt and a traditional dickie bow. The couple's chemistry was palpable, reflecting their real-life romance that blossomed on the set of the BBC Three series Film Club.
From On-Screen to Real-Life Romance
Aimee and Adam met and fell for each other while filming Film Club, a hit series that began production in late 2024 and aired in October of the previous year. In the show, Aimee starred in the lead role of Evie, a movie enthusiast grappling with agoraphobia, while Adam portrayed her boyfriend, Josh. Their on-screen connection evidently translated into a genuine off-screen relationship, adding a layer of charm to their red carpet debut as a couple.
A Star-Studded Ceremony
Hosted by the charismatic Alan Cumming, this year's BAFTA ceremony welcomed a veritable who's who of the entertainment industry. Major stars in attendance included Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi, and Michael B. Jordan, all gathered to honour the year's most significant cinema releases.
Those walking the red carpet were treated to a lively DJ set by Magic FM presenter Neev Spencer, while Clara Amfo and Ali Plumb provided live reporting from outside the legendary London venue. The event also featured a lengthy list of celebrity guest presenters, including Aimee Lou Wood herself, Alicia Vikander, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sadie Sink, and British grime artist Stormzy.
Performances and Special Honours
The Royal Festival Hall stage welcomed further appearances from Kerry Washington, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Patrick Dempsey, and Regé-Jean Page, among others. Entertainment on the night was diverse and captivating, including a first performance outside the United States of the record-breaking track Golden from K-Pop group Demon Hunters, sung by JAE, AUDREYNUNA, and REI AMI.
British singer Jessie Ware delivered a moving tribute during the In Memoriam segment with a cover of a Barbara Streisand classic. In terms of special awards, Dame Donna Langley, the British Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship, the arts charity's highest accolade, in recognition of her prolific and influential career.
Additionally, Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picture House Cinemas, received the BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award for her role in championing diverse and fiercely independent work on big screens across the United Kingdom.
Competitive Nominations and Records
The 2026 BAFTAs were marked by intense competition among films. One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, led the pack with a remarkable fourteen nominations. It faced stiff competition from supernatural horror Sinners, which garnered thirteen nominations, and Hamnet, director Chloé Zhao's moving drama about the death of Shakespeare's only son, which earned eleven nominations.
Hamnet made history by breaking the record for the most nominations for a female-directed film in BAFTA history. Adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel, the film saw Irish star Jessie Buckley nominated for her lead role, following her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award wins. Co-star Paul Mescal, despite an Oscar snub, earned a Supporting Actor BAFTA nod.
Other notable contenders included Marty Supreme and Timothée Chalamet, with eleven nominations, and films like Frankenstein and Sentimental Value, each with eight nominations. The Leading Actress category featured fierce competition, with nominees including Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone.
The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards celebrated a year of exceptional cinematic achievement, blending glamour, romance, and fierce artistic competition on a memorable night in London.
