Lily Allen joins a glamorous Lily James and a host of stars for Chanel’s pre BAFTA dinner

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Lily Allen was back in her old stomping ground as she mingled with the stars  Charles Finch x CHANEL pre-BAFTA dinner in London on Saturday. 

The singer, 37, who has been in Brooklyn with husband David Harbour, joined a glamorous Lily James for the swanky soiree at 5 Hertford Street, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony. 

Lily looked effortlessly stylish in a sparkly blue collared T-shirt and flared trousers, while Mamma Mia star Lily opted for a slinky black silk dress. 

The button-up number was partially undone to show a shimmering beaded bodysuit underneath. 

The actress, 33, complemented the look with a small cross-body silver chain bag and added a boost to her height with black platform heels.  

Lily Allen joins a glamorous Lily James and a host of stars for Chanel’s pre BAFTA dinner

Stunning: Lily James was glamorous in a black silk midi dress

Here come the girls: Lily Allen (left)  was back in her old stomping ground as she mingled with the stars like Lily James (right) at the  Charles Finch x CHANEL Pre-BAFTA Dinner in London

Night out: The singer, 37, who has been in Brooklyn with husband David Harbour, joined a glamorous Lily James for the swanky soiree in the capital, ahead of Sunday's ceremony

Night out: The singer, 37, who has been in Brooklyn with husband David Harbour, joined a glamorous Lily James for the swanky soiree in the capital, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony

 Lily Allen has been carving out a career in the acting industry. 

Having treaded the boards in the West End show 2:22 A Ghost Story, she also stars in a six part series called Dreamland – and so the event provided the perfect opportunity for networking. 

Lily James, meanwhile, has sent tongues wagging this week after she enjoyed a reunion with her ex-boyfriend Matt Smith.

The actress was pictured hugging the former Doctor Who star, who she dated for five years, after reportedly splitting from US rocker Michael Shuman.

The couple first met in 2014 on the set of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in which Smith played Mr. Collins and James Elizabeth Bennet, and split twice, ending things for good in 2020.

It was previously reported by The Mail On Sunday that Matt was dating businesswoman Caroline Brady in 2021 but they have not been pictured together since 2022. 

Also attending the event was Alexa Chung, Ellie Bamber, Hayley Atwell and host Richard E. Grant. 

Alexa put on a leggy display in a pink tweed co-ord from the designer, while Felicity showcased a hint of cleavage in the red satin gown which was adorned with flowers. 

Gorgeous: Mamma Mia star Lily opted for a slinky black silk dress. The button-up number was partially undone to show a shimmering beaded bodysuit underneath

Gorgeous: Mamma Mia star Lily opted for a slinky black silk dress. The button-up number was partially undone to show a shimmering beaded bodysuit underneath

Alexa Chung put on a leggy display in a pink tweed co-ord from the designer

Alexa Chung put on a leggy display in a pink tweed co-ord from the designer

Fashionista: Alexa Chung put on a leggy display in a pink tweed co-ord from the designer 

Working it: Angela Bassett put on a busty display in an all white suit as she posed on the navy carpet

Working it: Angela Bassett put on a busty display in an all white suit as she posed on the navy carpet 

Plenty of drama: Hayley Atwell opted for an all black ensemble with long evening gloves with ruffles on

All dressed up: Felicity Jones stunned in a red satin dress

Hayley Atwell (left) opted for an all black ensemble with long evening gloves with ruffles on while Felicity Jones (right) stunned in a red satin dress 

Stylish display: Felicity showcased a hint of cleavage in the red satin gown which was adorned with flowers

Stylish display: Felicity showcased a hint of cleavage in the red satin gown which was adorned with flowers 

Toned: Gala Gordon flashed her toned abs in a cropped knit and leather skirt

Toned: Gala Gordon flashed her toned abs in a cropped knit and leather skirt 

Strutting her stuff: Ellie Bamber also showed off her long legs in a thigh-skimming black button-up tweed dress

Strutting her stuff: Ellie Bamber also showed off her long legs in a thigh-skimming black button-up tweed dress 

Accessories: Ellie wore the chic tweed dress with a chain necklace

Accessories: Ellie wore the chic tweed dress with a chain necklace 

Metallic: Romola Garai cut a glam figure in a gold sequin off-the-shoulder dress

Metallic: Romola Garai cut a glam figure in a gold sequin off-the-shoulder dress 

Sophisticated: Minnie Driver looked gorgeous in a plunging black satin dress and red Chanel bag

Sophisticated: Minnie Driver looked gorgeous in a plunging black satin dress and red Chanel bag 

Just like mum: Thandiwe Newton's daughter Nico Parker, who stars in the Last Of Us, mingled with the stars

Just like mum: Thandiwe Newton’s daughter Nico Parker, who stars in the Last Of Us, mingled with the stars 

Ruth Wilson made a bold statement in an oversized suit with ruffle detailing on the shoulder, while Thandiwe Newton’s daughter Nico Parker, who stars in the Last Of Us, mingled with the stars. 

Actor Richard E. Grant will present the 76th EE British Academy Film Awards. 

Held at the Royal Festival Hall, Richard, 65, will join Alison Hammond to host the star-studded ceremony, while film critic Ali Plum is on the red carpet with Vick Hope.

Netflix’s anti-war drama All Quiet On The Western Front leads the nominations with a staggering 14 nods.

The film, which is based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque, equals Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2001) as the film which is not spoken in the English language with the most nominations in BAFTA’s history.

Directed by Edward Berger, it stars Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Daniel Brühl, Sebastian Hülk, Aaron Hilmer, Edin Hasanovic and Devid Striesow. 

Nominations include Best Support Actor, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Costume Design, Editing, Make Up & Hair, Original Score, Production Design and more. 

It will face battle against The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere All At Once for Best Film, with both movies up for 10 nominations a piece. 

Elvis, which has nine nominations, and Tar, five nods, will also compete for Best Film. 

The Banshees of Inisherin follows two lifelong friends (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) who, ‘find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them’.

Colin Farrell is up for Best Actor for his part in the film, but will face tough competition as he faces Austin Butler (Elvis), Brendan Fraser (The Whale), Daryl McCormack (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande), Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Bill Nighy (Living). 

In the Leading Actress category, Ana de Armas scored her first nomination for her portrayal as Marilyn Monroe in Netflix’s Blonde. 

She will compete against Cate Blanchett (Tar), Viola Davis (The Woman King), Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once). 

In the Best Director category, four of the six are first time director nominees: Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King); Todd Field (Tár), Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All At Once) and Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front).

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There were four nominations for Aftersun, The Batman, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Top Gun: Maverick and The Whale. 

Babylon scored three nominations. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and Li Jun Li. 

The plot chronicles the rise and fall of multiple characters during Hollywood’s transition from silent to sound films in the late 1920s.  

Empire of Light; Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio; Living and Triangle of Sadness also got a trio of nods in the shortlist. 

The following British shorts were nominated: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse; Middle Watch; Your Mountain Is Waiting; The Ballad of Olive Morris; Bazigaga; Bus Girl; A Drifting Up and An Irish Goodbye.  

James Cameron’s sequel Avatar: The Way Of Water failed to score big in the nominations list but got nods in the Sound and Special Visual Effects Categories. 

Night out: Mariella Frostrup looked gorgeous in a black tulle dress

Say cheese: Claudia Winkleman opted for a black blazer and oversized shirt

Night out: Mariella Frostrup looked gorgeous in a black tulle dress while Claudia Winkleman opted for a black blazer and oversized shirt 

She's got style: Eliza Cummings wore a fascinator and a chic cream coat

She’s got style: Eliza Cummings wore a fascinator and a chic cream coat 

Heartthrobs: Rege Jean-Page (pictured) and James Norton looked handsome as ever as they posed for photos

Heartthrobs: Rege Jean-Page and James Norton l(pictured) ooked handsome as ever as they posed for photos

Heartthrobs: Rege Jean-Page (left) and James Norton (right) looked handsome as ever as they posed for photos

Handsome: Sam Claflin was suited and booted for the posh celebratory dinner

Handsome: Sam Claflin was suited and booted for the posh celebratory dinner 

Bright: Damian Lewis turned heads in a blue suit

Big gig: Richard E. Grant is hosting this year's BAFTAs

Damian Lewis turned heads in a blue suit as he joined BAFTA host  Richard E. Grant on the navy carpet 

Star-studded: Sir Bob Geldof and Jeanne Marine were also in attendance for the dinner

Star-studded: Sir Bob Geldof and Jeanne Marine were also in attendance for the dinner 

BAFTA FILM AWARDS 2023: THE NOMINATIONS

BEST FILM 

Acclaim:  Netflix anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front

Acclaim:  Netflix anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front

All Quiet On The Western Front 

The Banshees of Inisherin 

Elvis 

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Tar 

BEST ACTRESS

First nomination: Ana de Armas is up for Leading Actress

First nomination: Ana de Armas is up for Leading Actress

Cate Blanchett (Tar)

Viola Davis (The Woman King) 

Danielle Deadwyler (Till) 

Ana de Armas (Blonde) 

Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) 

Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once 

BEST ACTOR 

In the running: Austin Butler is up for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis

In the running: Austin Butler is up for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis 

 Austin Butler (Elvis) 

Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin) 

Brendan Fraser (The Whale) 

Daryl McCormack (Good Luck To You, Leo Grande) 

Paul Mescal (Aftersun) 

Bill Nighy (Living)  

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM 

Aftersun

The Banshees 

Brian and Charles

Empire of Light 

Good Luck to You Leo Grande

Living 

Roald Dahl’s Matilda

See How They Run

The Swimmers

The Wonder 

OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER 

 Aftersun (Charlotte Wells) 

Blue Jean (Georgia Oakley, Helene Sifre) 

Electric Malady (Marie Liden) 

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande (Katy Brand) 

Rebellion (Maia Kenworthy) 

FILM NOT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE 

 All Quiet On The Western Front

Argentina, 1985

Corsage 

Decision To Leave

The Quiet Girl 

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DOCUMENTARY 

 All The Breathes

All The Beauty And The Bloodshed 

Fire Of Love

Moonage Daydream 

Navalny  

ANIMATED FILM  

Pinocchio 

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On 

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

Turning Red

DIRECTOR 

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Qua in Everything Everywhere All At Once

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Qua in Everything Everywhere All At Once

All Quiet On The Western Front, Edward Berger

The Banshees of Inisherin Martin McDonagh

Decision To Leave, Park Chan-wook 

Everything Everywhere All At Once, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert

Tar, Todd Field

The Woman King, Gina Prince-Bythewood  

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

The Banshees of Inisherin 

Everything Everywhere All At Once 

The Fabelmans 

Tar 

Triangle of Sadness  

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

All Quiet On The Western Front

Living 

The Quiet Girl

She Said 

The Whale 

SOUND

All Quiet On The Western Front

Avatar: The Way Of Water

Elvis 

Tar 

Top Gun: Maverick  

BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION 

 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

Middle Watch

Your Mountain Is Waiting  

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

 Angela Bassett (Wakanda Forever)

Hong Chau (The Whale) 

Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin)

Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness)

Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All At Once) 

Carey Mulligan (She Said) 

SUPPORTING ACTOR 

Shortlisted: Eddie Redmayne is up for Supporting Actor in The Good Nurse

Shortlisted: Eddie Redmayne is up for Supporting Actor in The Good Nurse

Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees Of Inisherin)

Barry Keoghan (The Banshees Of Inisherin) 

Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All At Once) 

Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse) 

Albrecht Schuch (All Quiet On The Western Front) 

Micheal Ward (Empire Of Light) 

CASTING 

Triangle of Sadness got a nod in the Casting category

Triangle of Sadness got a nod in the Casting category 

Aftersun 

All Quiet On The Western Front

Elvis

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Triangle Of Sadness  

CINEMATOGRAPHY 

 All Quiet On The Western Front 

The Batman 

Elvis 

Empire Of Light

Top Gun: Maverick  

COSTUME DESIGN 

Costume Design: Margot Robbie in Babylon

Costume Design: Margot Robbie in Babylon

All Quiet On The Western Front 

Amsterdam 

Babylon 

Elvis 

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris  

EDITING 

Sequel: Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

Sequel: Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick 

 All Quiet On The Western Front 

The Banshees Of Inisherin

Elvis

Everything Everywhere All At Once 

Top Gun: Maverick  

MAKE UP & HAIR 

All Quiet On The Western Front 

The Batman 

Elvis 

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical 

The Whale 

ORIGINAL SCORE 

All Quiet On The Western Front 

Babylon 

The Banshees of Inisherin 

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Pinocchio  

PRODUCTION DESIGN

All Quiet On The Western Front

Babylon 

The Batman 

Elvis 

Pinocchio 

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS 

Avatar: The Way Of Water is up for Special Visual Effects

Avatar: The Way Of Water is up for Special Visual Effects 

All Quiet On The Western Front

Avatar: The Way Of Water

The Batman 

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Top Gun: Maverick 

BRITISH SHORT FILM 

The Ballad Of Olive Morris 

Bazigaga

Bus Girl 

A Drifting Up

An Irish Goodbye  

EE RISING STAR  

Happy: Nominees Sheila, Naomi and Daryl

Happy: Nominees Sheila, Naomi and Daryl 

Emma Mackey (Sex Education) 

Naomie Ackie (Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody) 

Sheila Atim (The Woman King) 

Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education) 

Daryl McCormack (Good Luck To You)  

  

 

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