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These Black Celebs Looked Absolutely Beautiful at the 2024 BAFTA Awards

Stars like Colman Domingo, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Idris Elba and more graced the carpets with their Sunday best, so let's take a glance!

Photo: Getty Images Ian West/PA Images

On Sunday, the 2024 EE British Academy Film Arts Awards gathered a handful of this year’s illustrious nominees for a night of celebration across the pond. The event saw a handful of fly fits both on the carpet and at the afterparty. Because we love to see us put it on at any time whether domestically or abroad, here’s a look at a handful of special sightings.

Colman Domingo

Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BAFTA; Dave Benett for Netflix Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BAFTA; Dave Benett for Netflix

This “Rustin” star dresses so well, we had to include him twice — first for his red carpet look and again for the afterparty ensemble.

Fantasia

Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA) Photo: Getty Images Kate Green/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

Forget “The Color Purple” — star Fantasia stunned as the lady in red for the special event.

Ayo Edebiri

Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing

Pantone’s color of the year for 2024 and white feathers? YES CHEF and yes, Ayo!

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage

What a divine sight it is to see Da’Vine Joy Randolph also sporting Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024.

Kingsley Ben-Adir

Photo: Getty Images Ian West/PA Images Photo: Getty Images Ian West/PA Images

If there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about when it comes to “Bob Marley: One Love” star Kingsley Ben-Adir, it’s him showing up less than dapper to any event.

Lashana Lynch

Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang/WireImage

I don’t know about you but Lashana Lynch will be my forever “Woman King” and this look just screams REGAL.

Idris Elba

Photo: Getty Images Rowben Lantion/BAFTA Photo: Getty Images Rowben Lantion/BAFTA

The name’s Elba, Idris Elba, and what a sight he is in white. Per usual.

Sabrina Elba

Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage

You can never go wrong with a “little black dress,” but this number from Sabrina Elba turned that simple concept into a high-fashion one and we’re here for it!

Naomi Campbell

Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage

Naomi Campbell could wear a paper sack and still make it look good at this point. While we’ve definitrly seen her in better looks, she’s still slaying better than most people on their best days.

Rege-Jean Page

Photo: Getty Images Jed Cullen/Dave Benett Photo: Getty Images Jed Cullen/Dave Benett

Rege-Jean Page, we know you’ve evolved into a “Gray Man” who occasionally fights in dungeons with dragons but we’d be lying if we said you wouldn’t be our forever #BridgertonBae. Look at how nicely you clean up…we always love to see it, your Grace.

Cord Jefferson

Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage

You know what compliments Cord Jefferson’s simple yet stylish tux? Some gold (a.k.a. a BAFTA) to match. Looking good, Cord!

Taylor Russell

Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Karwai Tang/WireImage

If there’s one young star that always seems to understand the assignment at the same level as Zendaya, it’s Taylor Russell. She just GETS IT.

Sheila Atim

Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing

All Dirt Roads May Taste of Salt for star Sheila Atim, but its clear those roads still lead to the Renaissance given all this beautiful silver.

Sophie Wilde

Photo: Getty Images Ian West/PA Images Photo: Getty Images Ian West/PA Images

What’s black, blue and gorgeous all over? Sophie Wilde’s look at the 2024 BAFTAs.

Adjoa Andoh

Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing Photo: Getty Images Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing

That’s our Lady Danbury right there! Still looking like the queen of all queens!

June Givanni

Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage Photo: Getty Images Samir Hussein/WireImage

How fitting that June Givanni would wear gold to this event! Was it a foreshadowing, a manifestation or just a good look in general? Our vote is all three.

Barbie Kyagulanyi

Photo: Getty Images Joe Maher/BAFTA Photo: Getty Images Joe Maher/BAFTA

Barbie quite literally is the perfect name for Kyagulanyi because between her face card and this dress—we couldn’t think of a more picture perfect person.

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