Warwick Davis poses with the BAFTA fellowship award at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)2025-02-16T23:32:16Z The British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, have given audiences some great moments in recent years. Remember Ariana DeBoses Angela Basset did the thing, that awkward performance that had a joyful second life as a joke? Or Ryan Goslings wink at Emma Stone last year that had internet shippers in a tizzy?The worst part is that for some parts of the world, including the U.S., theyre also not the easiest to watch or at least a little harder than just turning on ABC (and soon Hulu) to watch the Oscars. The Associated Press is here to help those without a BritBox subscription with a rundown of the best and most memorable moments of the night, where Anora did not sweep (though Mikey Madison did triumph over best actress front-runner Demi Moore), Conclave won big and Emilia Prez proved its still a contender.(500 Miles) singalong with Brian Cox David Tennant (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) David Tennant (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Host David Tennant got the ceremony off to an amusing start with a pre-recorded bit where various actors give him a little pep talk, appearing in his dressing room mirror including fellow Scot Brian Cox, who kicked off a rousing rendition of The Proclaimers song Im Gonna Be (500 Miles). Tennant took over and brought the anthem into the room, where Selena Gomez seemed genuinely surprised when he tapped her shoulder and inserted her name into the song. There were the celebrity participants of course, James McAvoy, Camila Cabello and Colman Domingo among them. But even some not in the show sang along happily as well, Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden included. Others, like Adrien Brody and Demi Moore, did not seem to be part of the chorus. Selena Gomez narrowly avoids a presenting gaffe Selena Gomez (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Selena Gomez (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More No presenter wants a John Travolta Adele Dazeem moment or, worse, a Faye Dunaway La La Land flap, and you could see the wheels turning in Gomezs head as she looked at the card for the debut by a British writer, director or producer award. I dont know how to say, she said quietly from stage, looking at her co-star and co-presenter, Zoe Saldaa, before looking further down on the card. Oh, Kneecap, she said, quietly adding, Rich and simply avoiding the writer-directors last name, Peppiatt. Jesse Eisenbergs sweet, funny tribute to his wife Jesse Eisenberg (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Jesse Eisenberg (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Jesse Eisenberg started off his best screenplay win for A Real Pain with some signature, self-deprecating jokes about how neither he, his wife nor the person who sat him thought he was going to win. The audience laughed loudly when he said thats why his wife didnt attend the ceremony. But he quickly turned sincere, offering a touching tribute to his wife, Anna Strout, whom he credited with helping him learn about the world around him. Youve put every worthwhile thought into my head over the last 20 years, Eisenberg said. I love you so much. Zoe Saldaas teary, fierce speech Zoe Saldaa, winner of the supporting actress award for Emilia Perez (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Zoe Saldaa, winner of the supporting actress award for Emilia Perez (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Perhaps Saldaa was feeling the pressure of Emilia Prezs diminished Oscar dreams two days before voting closes. Or maybe she was just really overwhelmed to win the best supporting actress BAFTA. Regardless, she let her emotions show in a teary and intense speech, in which she poked fun at her own inability to do a good British accent, shouted out her makeup artist as her closest confidant and made a case for the film.Films are supposed to change hearts and challenge minds, and I hope, I hope that Emilia Prez did something like this, she said. Voices need to be heard, just not my English accent. Bye, guys. Jeff Goldblum, piano man Jeff Goldblum (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP) Jeff Goldblum (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More In memoriam segments dont need to be flashy. All you need is a thoughtful reel, Jeff Goldblum and a piano, it turns out. He played As Time Goes By.Warwick Davis keeps it short, and sincere Warwick Davis with the BAFTA fellowship award (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Warwick Davis with the BAFTA fellowship award (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Warwick Davis joked that hed keep his BAFTA Fellowship acceptance speech short, telling the audience that its OK, they can laugh. This is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me, and Ive been in Star Wars, he said. Davis also got emotional, speaking about his wife who died last year.She was always so supportive of my career, encouraging me to grab every opportunity with both hands, he said. Since then, life has been pretty tough for me. Thanks to the support of our wonderful children, Ive been able to continue working and engaging in life. Mikey Madison gets her moment Mikey Madison with the leading actress award (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Mikey Madison with the leading actress award (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Read More Moore has been sweeping many of the best actress prizes, but Anora star Madison got a great, big moment and win. Though she said she didnt expect it, and said she should have listened to my publicist and written a speech, Madison gave a notably thoughtful speech, paying tribute to her director, producer, co-stars, mother (her favorite scene partner) and the sex worker community. I just want to say: I see you. You deserve respect and human decency, she said. I will always be a friend and an ally, and I implore others to do the same. LINDSEY BAHR Bahr has been a film writer and critic for The Associated Press since 2014. twitter instagram mailto