Aesop's fable, Kylie's Jammie Dodger and the prettiest girl in the room': the best quotes from the 2026 Baftas
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Aesop's fable, Kylie's Jammie Dodger and the prettiest girl in the room': the best quotes from the 2026 Baftas
"I absolutely can't believe it, I can't believe that I'm looking at people like you, in the same category as you, never mind that I'm stood here. I honestly cannot believe that I have won this award. I really, really cannot. Everyone in this category blows me away. Robert Aramayo accepting the leading actor award Kylie, have you ever had your gums around a giant Jammie Dodger? Host Alan Cumming distributes snacks to Kylie Jenner"
"Look at that blank page, think of who you love, think of someone you see in pain and help them feel better. Ryan Coogler wins the best original screenplay prize for Sinners As a black gay man I rarely get to see myself on stage in something that isn't a tragedy. Dean Atta picks up the best British short animation award for Two Black Boys in Paradise I am the first presenter to get marmalade all over a Bafta."
"Paddington presents the award for best family film Any Scottish or Irish person will tell you, never let folk singers into a party. They're always vampires. Alan Cumming on Sinners Do you know the plot of Zootropolis 2? Lies, corrupt leaders, poisoning and persecution of a race. Too soon, Disney It's almost as though there are events going on in the real world that are influencing film-makers."
BAFTA winners and presenters delivered emotional acceptance speeches, political reflections, and lighthearted moments throughout the ceremony. Robert Aramayo accepted the leading actor award, and Ryan Coogler won best original screenplay for Sinners. Dean Atta won the best British short animation award for Two Black Boys in Paradise. Host Alan Cumming handed snacks to Kylie Jenner and mixed playful jokes with commentary on contemporary themes and film plots. Paddington presented the best family film. Prince William offered opinions on key nominees backstage. Winners acknowledged migration, diaspora, occupation, dictatorship, and persecution while celebrating achievements in British and international filmmaking.
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