The Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 BAFTA Awards

Here are the best and worst-dressed stars from the BAFTAs red carpet.

The BAFTA Film Awards, held last night, Feb. 22, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, celebrated the past year’s most impressive cinematic achievements. Celebrities from around the world traveled to England’s capital city for the event and walked the BAFTA red carpet. As expected, this meant a mix of stunning and head-scratching outfits, and we’ve gathered the best and the worst looks for your review.

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Best: Chase Infiniti

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Chase Infiniti attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

“One Battle After Another” star Chase Infiniti looked incredibly elegant in this burgundy dress. She looks just like a rose!

Worst: Little Simz

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Little Simz attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

While British rapper Little Simz might be a dope musician, her swag unfortunately did not come through with this outfit choice. It looks like she just stopped by the BAFTAs while running errands.

Best: Wunmi Mosaku

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Wunmi Mosaku attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

We’re loving this royal blue tasselled dress on “Sinners” star Wunmi Mosaku, and the matching eyeshadow is really just the cherry on top!

Worst: Erin Doherty

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Erin Doherty attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

It’s always fun when folks experiment with their fashion, but British actor Erin Doherty might have pushed the envelope a bit too far with this look. It just looks uncomfortable.

Worst: Teyana Taylor

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Teyana Taylor attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Teyana Taylor always takes risks with her fashion choices, but this time we’re asking: Who was she trying to hide from with this coat, and why didn’t she iron it first?

Best: Sadie Sink

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Sadie Sink attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink made her ginger hair and blue eyes pop with her mint green gown. We love to see it!

Best: Hannah Beachler

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Hannah Beachler attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

This all-black layered gown was an experimental look gone absolutely right. “Sinners” production designer Hannah Beachler really showed up and out with this look!

Worst: Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards held at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James McCauley/Variety via Getty Images)

British actor, director, and BAFTA host Alan Cumming must have accidentally stepped through a shredder before leaving the house, but at least he still made it to the show on time!

Worst: Maya Rudolph

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Maya Rudolph attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

This is a classy look, Maya Rudolph, but it is also plain. We would’ve liked to see something with a little more oomph!

Best: Miles Caton

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Miles Caton attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

It’s always refreshing not to see a boring black suit in men’s fashion, and Miles Caton did just that by showing up in a stylish pinstripe fit.

Worst: AJ Odudu

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: AJ Odudu attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

It looks like British television presenter AJ Odudu pulled down her curtain rod and quickly wrapped it around herself for this dress, but her body is tea.

Best: Kerry Washington

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Kerry Washington attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

This gown flowed delicately off Kerry Washington’s shoulders, reminding us all of her undeniable glamour.

Best: David Jonsson

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: David Jonsson attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

The tailoring of David Jonsson’s suit was done to perfection. The silky lapels and floral details elevated this outfit choice from a plain suit to a dashing one!

Worst: Malgosia Turzanska

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Malgosia Turzanska attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

While Polish costume designer Malgosia Turzanska has displayed her talents in films like “Hamnet” (2025) and “Pearl” (2022), her outfit last night looked unfinished.

Worst: Leomie Anderson

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Leomie Anderson attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Although her hair and makeup are on point, the feathers and materials on British model Leomie Anderson’s dress look all over the place.

Worst: Sarah Niles

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Sarah Niles attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

We’re loving this turquoise blue on “Ted Lasso” star Sarah Niles, but the dress looks like it was made from silk bedsheets.

Worst: Milly Alcock

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Milly Alcock attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

A pantsuit moment is always a hit or a miss, and unfortunately Australian actress Milly Alcock missed the mark with this suit that could have used better tailoring.

Worst: Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst attend the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

“Bugonia” star Jesse Plemons could have put on a little more effort than a plain black suit with a crooked tie. “Spider-Man” star Kirsten Dunst needs to be careful not to knock somebody out with her shoulder pads.

Worst: Francine Maisler

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Francine Maisler attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images)

“Sinners” casting director Francine Maisler is another attendee whose outfit could have used a lot more ironing, but the colors are cute.

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