Wunmi Mosaku wins BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress
Wunmi Mosaku won the BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Hoodoo priestess Annie in the film Sinners, becoming the first black British recipient of this honor. The ceremony also recognized Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another as Best Film, while Sean Penn received the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the same film. Mosaku, who expressed her surprise and emotional connection to her performance, highlighted the significance of her win for representation among black women.
One Battle After Another wins six awards at 2026 Baftas
At the 2026 Baftas, 'One Battle After Another' won best film and secured a total of six awards, while Robert Aramayo received both the best actor and best newcomer honors for his role in 'I Swear.' Jessie Buckley won the best actress award for her performance in 'Hamnet,' which also earned the Outstanding British Film award. The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.
BAFTA Film Awards Nominations Led by Anderson and Coogler
The BAFTA Film Awards, hosted by Alan Cumming, will take place next Sunday, featuring leading nominations for Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" with 14 nods, followed closely by Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" with 13 nominations. Other notable films include Chloé Zhao’s "Hamnet" and Josh Safdie’s "Marty Supreme," each securing 11 nominations. The awards serve as a precursor to the Oscars on March 15, highlighting a concentrated competition among fewer films this year.
