Demi Moore goes maximalist while Cynthia Erivo and Pamela Anderson pare it back at the Baftas

By Lara Owen, PA

Demi Moore opted for maximalism with a McQueen multi-coloured gown while other celebrities kept it simple in pared-back ensembles at the Baftas in central London.

Hosted by David Tennant, the 78th British Film and TV Awards sees Hollywood A-listers descend on Royal Festival Hall for an evening of celebration.

The former Doctor Who star, 53, stunned in a black suit with dazzling red and gold embroidery by London tailor, Joshua Kane.

David Tennant smiled alongside his wife Georgia Tennant (left) and actor Celia Imrie (right) and Georgia Tennant attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Picture date: Sunday February 16, 2025.
David Tennant smiled alongside his wife Georgia Tennant (left) and actor Celia Imrie (right) (Ian West/PA)

While many stars reserve their most daring looks for the Oscars (taking place on the first weekend of March), the Baftas showcases plenty of fashion drama, ever since the 1950s.

The 2025 ceremony was certainly no exception. Here are some of the best looks from the event…

Demi Moore, 62, wore a custom McQueen (as of 2022, formerly Alexander McQueen) glittering stain-glass gown with a matching embroidered clutch.

Demi Moore attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Demi Moore wore a McQueen gown with a matching clutch  (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Substance star recently won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her performance.

Pamela Anderson, 57, kept it simple in a white off-the-shoulder Jacquemus gown with a long-flowing train.

Pamela Anderson attending the EE Bafta Film Awards 2025,
Pamela Anderson starred in The Lst Showgirl  (James Manning/PA) Photo by James Manning

The Last Showgirl star paired the unfussy gown with her signature no-make-up look and a soft bouncy blow-dry.

Cynthia Erivo, 38, channelled old Hollywood glamour in a strapless ivory lace Louis Vuitton gown and 1940s white leather pumps.

Cynthia Erivo attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Cynthia Erivo (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Wicked star finished the look with her signature showstopping manicure and silver sparkling earrings adorned with emeralds from Tiffany & Co – a nod to her on-screen persona, Elphaba.

Her co-star Jeff Goldblum, who is set to give a special performance for the In Memoriam section of the show, channelled old English elegance in a black morning suit and white tie by Loewe.

Jeff Goldblum attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Jeff Goldblum is set to give a special performance during the In Memoriam section of the Baftas (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Wicked star, 72, also channelled the wonderful colours of Oz in a green, iridescent peacock feathered waistcoat.

Jeff Goldblum attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall,
Jeff Goldblum channelled the wonderful colours of Oz with a green peacock-feathered waistcoat (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical star, Vanessa Williams, 61, could have opted for the show’s signature red, but instead also wore green in a Pamella Roland lime green gown with organza bell sleeves and a high-neck bow.

Vanessa Williams attending the EE Bafta Film Awards 2025, at the Royal Festival Hal
Vanessa Williams (James Manning/PA) Photo by James Manning

Mikey Madison followed in the footsteps of Erivo and Anderson, steering clear of a big show in a strapless white Prada column dress with a satin white shawl.

Mikey Madison attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall
Mikey Madison (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Anora star, 25, channelled old Hollywood glamour with her shiny loose waves and demure silver jewellery.

Zoe Saldana, 46, brought some drama in a pluming black sheer lace gown with an open neckline.

Zoe Saldana attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Zoe Saldana (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

Saoirse Ronan, 30, wore an ivory scoop-neck gown with a seafoam green satin shawl.

Saoirse Ronan attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Saoirse Ronan opted for an ivory scoop-neck and seafoam green shawl (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Irish actress finished the look with a vibrant red lip and small diamond drop earrings.

Game of Thrones and Star Wars star Gwendoline Christie wore a dramatic black satin gown with deconstructed sleeves alongside long-flowing hair extensions adorned with little black bows.

Gwendoline Christie attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Gwendoline Christie stayed true to her gothic style (Ian West/PA)

Christie, 46, stayed true to her gothic style in a custom Giles Deacon high ruche-necked silk dress, seamlessly transitioning from her edgy Chanel look that she sported at the pre-Bafta party.

Anna Kendrick, 39, also brought some drama to the red carpet in a plunging black mermaid tail gown, with an emerald and diamond necklace and a gothic smoky eye look.

Anna Kendrick attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Anna Kendrick brought drama to the carpet with a plunging neckline and smoky eye (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

American DJ The Blessed Madonna, 47, followed suit in a black and gold vestment-like hooded cape with a black fan painted with the words ‘This Machine Kills Fascists’.

The Blessed Madonna attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
The Blessed Madonna  (Ian West/PA)

James McAvoy, 45, kept it simple and monochromatic in a black, wide-leg suit with a gold and silver jewelled broach.

EE Bafta Film Awards 2025 – London
James McAvoy (Ian West/PA) Photo by James Manning

The 45-year-old Scottish actor kept it effortless going sans a shirt under the suave suit.

Colman Domingo, 55, showcased a rugged leather look in Versace with matching black leather studded biked gloves.

Colman Domingo attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall
Colman Domingo (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

A Complete Unknown’s Monica Barbaro, 34, wore a mermaid sequin-scalloped tight-fitting gown by Giorgio Armani Prive with white satin heels and simple diamond studs.

Monica Barbaro attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Monica Barbaro (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

The Brutalist’s Stacy Martin, 34, wore a shimmering seafoam gown adorned with pastel floral embellishments. The French actress finished the look with diamond-drop silver earrings and a matching necklace.

Stacy Martin attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Stacy Martin (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

Molly-Mae Hague, 25, wore a plunging black Arakii blazer and maxi skirt. The former Love Islander adorned the lapel with a silver broach and finished the look with her signature slicked-back bun.

Molly-Mae Hague attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hal
Molly-Mae Hague (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West

Singer Camila Cabello, 27, wore a sultry blush pink Versace gown with silk corsetry and a sheer sparkling skirt.

Camila Cabello attending the 78th British Academy Film Awards
Camila Cabello (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian West