LA La Land won big at the 2017 BAFTAs - walking away with five gongs at the swanky ceremony on Sunday evening.
Kate Middleton, Viola Davis and Nicole Kidman led the glamour stakes as the stars hit the red carpet at London's Royal Albert Hall.
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The Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning in her off-the-shoulder gown Credit: i-Images Picture Agency 56
She stepped onto the carpet with her husband Prince William Credit: SWNS:South West News Service 56
All eyes on the Royal couple as they made their way into the event Credit: Reuters Many of the stars on the night could not resist using their moment on the EE Bafta podium to talk politics — with many taking a swipe at US President Donald Trump.
Viola Davis - who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fences - hit back at him for calling Meryl Streep “overrated”.
Leading Actress winner Emma Stone also used her acceptance speech to make a political statement, calling on the world to “come together”.
Big names in the audience including Meryl and Andrew Garfield cheered as winners ditched the traditional thank-you speeches.
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Viola Davis used her acceptance speech to defend Meryl Streep Credit: Reuters 56
She hit back at US President Donald Trump for calling the 67-year-old star 'overrated' Credit: Reuters 56
The BAFTA 2017 winners posing with their awards after the ceremony Credit: Rex Features The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got the loudest reception as they walked onto the red carpet.
Arriving just after 7pm, the couple strolled up the iconic steps of the Royal Albert Hall and waved to their fans and well-wishers.
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William and Kate were applauded as they walked into the ceremony Credit: Getty Images 56
They spent a long time chatting to well wishers Credit: Getty Images 56
The pair looked glowing as they joined the party Credit: Getty Images 56
They were sat front row at the Royal Albert Hall Credit: Getty Images Mum-of-two Kate topped the best dressed lists in her Alexander McQueen gown, alongside Nicole Kidman and Game Of Thrones actress Sophie Turner.
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Thandie Newton looked sensational in a strapless black dress Credit: Getty Images 56
She posed to perfection for the waiting photographers Credit: AP:Associated Press 56
Emily Blunt was up for Best Actress for The Girl on the Train Credit: Getty Images 56
The star kept her hair swept up away from her face Credit: PA:Press Association 56
She was joined by her husband John Krasinksi on the carpet Credit: Getty Images 56
The couple shared a sweet moment as they arrived, staring into each other's eyes Credit: Getty Images La La Land walked away with the most accolades on the night, winning Best Director, Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Original Music and Best Leading Actress for Emma.
A recent poll by Cineworld revealed that four in ten people believed La La Land should win the Best Film gong. However, 43% of the cinema chain’s Unlimited Card members believed Deadpool should have been one of the films in the running against La La Land.
The evening's proceedings came off to a seemingly rocky start for the film's leading lady however, as she was caught up in a seemingly awkward interview with Zoe Ball.
Although the BBC host tried to soldier, Emma, 28, spent most of the interview looking completely bemused.
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La La Land star Emma Stone brought some Hollywood glamour to the red carpet Credit: Rex Features 56
The 28-year-old won the award for Best Leading Actress Credit: Rex Features 56
Emma proudly posed for her award following her speech Credit: Getty Images Sadly Emma's La La Land co-star Ryan Gosling could not attend the ceremony.
Although the 36-year-old's name was down on the attendees list on the evening, BAFTA organisers later revealed he had been called away on a “family matter”.
A spokesperson said: “Ryan had a family matter to attend to, he is sorry not to be here this evening.”
“He sends his appreciation and thanks for everything.”
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Ryan Gosling couldn't attend the BAFTAs as he had to leave the UK to attend to a family matter Credit: Splash News 56
Amy Adams was a vision in green Credit: Getty Images 56
Her gown had a sheer, backless panel and a large velvet bow Credit: Getty Images - WireImage 56
Bryce Dallas Howard grabbed the the cameras attention in her low cut black dress Credit: Rex Features 56
The Jurassic World star then posed with her famous director father Ron Credit: Rex Features 56
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner looked very glamorous Credit: Rex Features 56
A quick flash of her very long legs caught the cameras' attention Credit: PA:Press Association Master of ceremonies Stephen Fry did a superb job of keeping the audience and nominees entertained on the evening.
As well as poking fun at Prince William for being “related to Danny Dyer”, the TV veteran also put on a very passionate display with Meryl Streep.
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Stephen Fry and Meryl Streep had a moment Credit: Rex Features 56
The couple had a big smooch on the night Credit: Rex Features 56
Actress Meryl looked delighted after their special moment Credit: Rex Features Greeting the 67-year-old actress in the audience, Stephen walked up to her and gave her a huge kiss.
Meryl appeared to be delighted by his gesture, grabbing the back of his head with both her hands and pulling him in close.
Afterwards she appeared slightly overwhelmed - holding her hand to her chest and beaming at him.
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Naomie Harris wore an eye-catching pink gown Credit: Rex Features 56
The dress was adorned with flowers Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Penelope Cruz shimmered in gold Credit: PA:Press Association 56
She was one of the final stars to arrive at the star-studded event Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Jamie Dornan looked very handsome as he posed with wife Amelia Credit: Getty Images 56
Sam Taylor-Johnson cuddled up to handsome husband Aaron Credit: Rex Features 56
Best Actress nominee Meryl Streep opted for a smart suit Credit: Getty Images - WireImage Best Leading Actor winner Dev Patel brought his whole family along to the ceremony.
As he picked up his gong for his role in Lion, he became overcome with emotion.
He said: “It's a lot to take in. I really did not expect to win.
“We have been going to all these awards and this one is where everything changed, on home turf with my family here.”
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Dev Patel won Best Leading Actor for his role in Lion Credit: Reuters 56
He was overcome with emotion as he picked up his award Credit: Reuters Earlier on in the evening, Dev revealed the bizarre methods he'd used to perfect his Australian accent for the film.
Dev said: “To change the way I sound, that took a good eight months.
“It was eight months of solid repetition [and] I watched a lot of Australian Masterchef!”
His Lion co-star Nicole Kidman led the trend of plunging necklines on the night.
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Nicole Kidman led the trend of plunging necklines on the red carpet Credit: PA:Press Association 56
The 49-year-old looked sensational in this plunging gown Credit: PA:Press Association Despite fashionistas loving her look, it seems Nicole's children weren't keen.
She said “It's too low. If they'd had their say I wouldn't have been allowed out in it because it's low cut!
“They would have gone, 'No, mum. That's a rude dress.'
“They like me more in dresses that make me look like a fairy or a princess.”
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Halliday Grainger made sure all eyes were on her in this voluminous dress Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Felicity Jones showed off her new 'do Credit: Rex Features 56
Star Wars star Daisy Ridley wore an embroidered gown Credit: AP:Associated Press 56
She appeared to be feeling the chill as she ran inside after posing for photographs Credit: Reuters 56
Michelle Williams donned a dazzling dress for the night Credit: Getty Images 56
Victoria's Secret model Taylor Hill looked sensational in a simple white gown Credit: PA:Press Association 56
She turned for the cameras to reveal the backless design Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Andrew Garfield stuck a smart figure on the red carpet Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah Bagshawe also posed for photographs Credit: Rex Features 56
Fantastic Beasts author J.K. Rowling looked very elegant in plum Credit: Getty Images 56
Rafe Spall and his actress wife Elize du Toit were also among the guests Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Zoe Ball, who is presenting for Bafta, looked lovely in a long black patterned dress Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Laura Whitmore looked sensational in her thigh-high split dress Credit: Rex Features 56
Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay looked ravishing in red Credit: PA:Press Association 56
Millie Mackintosh posed up a storm on the red carpet Credit: Getty Images Tom Holland picked up BAFTA’s EE Rising Star Award and gave emotional acceptance speech which had the audience in hysterics as he snubbed his parents.
He said: “Wow, it's amazing to be up here.
“I want to two people, sorry mum and dad, it's not you.
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Tom Holland won BAFTA’s EE Rising Star Award Credit: Getty Images - WireImage “I won't thank all the actors, directors and agents because you get thanked enough and get paid pretty well too.
“I want to thank to two acting coaches Nick and Ben. Without you I would be standing here today.”
It was only the second time the awards have been held at the Royal Albert Hall.
In previous years it has been held at the Royal Opera House, which is currently undergoing refurbishment.
Winners Bafta 2017 Outstanding British Film: I, Daniel Blake
Best Film: La La Land
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester By The Sea
Best Actress: Emma Stone, La La Land
Best Supporting Actor: Dev Patel, Lion
Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Best Dierctor: Damien Chazelle, La La Land
Outstanding Debut by a British Director/Producer/Writer: Under The Shadow
Best Cinematography: La La Land
Best Original Screenplay: Manchester By The Sea
Best Documentary: 13th
Best Visual Effects: The Jungle Book
Best Adapted Screenplay: Luke Davies, Lion
Best Animation: Kubo and the Two Strings
Best Costume Design: Madeline Fontaine, Jackie
Best Make-Up and Hair: J. Roy Helland and Daniel Phillips, Florence Foster Jenkins
Best Production Design: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
Best Original Music: Justin Hurwitz, La La Land
Best Editing: Hacksaw Ridge
Best Animated Short: A Love Story
Best Sound: Arrival
Rising Star: Tom Holland
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