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David Tennant
On the audience: “I think there are a few fresh faces in the crowd tonight. I myself have indulged a bit. There’s someone backstage who might look like they just walked out of a horror film.”
On A Complete Unknown: “It’s reminiscent of a musical for dads navigating midlife.”
On Conclave: “It’s like watching a hundred schemers debating the future leadership, weighing options between traditionalism and change. It’s akin to the hunt for the next James Bond.”
On Donald Trump: “Trump claims he hasn’t seen The Apprentice because of its 15 rating. It’s certainly not for children. Donald Trump … I need to be cautious here; repeating his name seems to invoke him. And speaking of antagonists, we’ve encountered quite a few this year.”
On the winners: “If you do take home an award, let’s aim for speeches that differ from the length of your films: brief and engaging.”
On Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner: “We’re honored tonight to have the runner-up from New York’s recent Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest with us. Welcome to the BAFTAs! … Great attention to detail, and it seems you’ve brought along a Kylie Jenner lookalike. Well played!”
Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt
On Kneecap: “This project represents more than just a film; it’s a call for everyone’s language, culture, and homeland to be respected.”
Jesse Eisenberg
On his chances: “I wish to dedicate this to my wife, who opted not to attend because she doubted my chances of winning.”
On Kieran Culkin: “This marks the fifth time I’ve accepted an award on Kieran’s behalf. It just reinforces my belief – our lives may be similar, but his is a notch above mine.”
Stephen Merchant
On the film industry’s obsession with recycling material: “I joked with the producer of the Hungarian version of The Office: where’s my payment? I could use that fund to acquire rights for Boggle. I hear Dame Judi Dench is set to portray the egg timer.”
Emilia Perez director Jacques Audiard
On the film’s absent star Karla Sofía Gascón: “I want to express gratitude to Karla Sofía, whom I send my affection to.”
Nick Park
On animators: “People think animators require immense patience, but let’s not forget that it’s our loved ones who need it the most.”
Simon Pegg
On the Baftas: “This is my fifth time hosting these prestigious awards. I can almost hear Lady Bafta asking me, ‘Simon, when are you going to finally win one of these?’”
Conclave director Edward Berger
On the state of the world: “We’re currently witnessing a crisis in democracy, where institutions that once united us are now divisive … To conclude with Leonard Cohen’s words, ‘There’s a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.’”
James McAvoy
On the rising star award: “I want to extend my thanks to BAFTA for reminding me that it’s been two decades since I received this honor.”
Rising star award winner David Jonsson
On winning: “I have to be honest; this isn’t what motivates me. I’m just a boy from east London who never really felt represented in this industry. But this acknowledgment is about storytelling, and as long as we keep sharing stories, I believe there’s room for me and others like me … Rising star? Perhaps, but I’m on my way.”
Warwick Davis
On his Bafta fellowship: “To anyone out there aspiring to share their story or create something impactful, pursue it—the world truly needs your perspective. Always remember the little guy holding the BAFTA.”
Mikey Madison
On winning best actress: “I genuinely didn’t expect this moment. I probably should have heeded my publicist’s advice to prepare a speech.”
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