If any movie and tv academy goes to host a tea get together, it’s BAFTA, after all. On Saturday afternoon, they hosted their annual pre-awards celebration (the BAFTAs are scheduled for February 18); the group took over Maybourne Beverly Hills Lodge and welcomed practically each main movie and TV present of the yr—the occasion was additionally a deal with of a spectacle for unexpecting lodge friends.

After sweeping by way of the crimson carpet, a meticulously organized floral arch in a deep crimson marked the get together’s entrance. Set exterior, a clear roof from which floral chandeliers hung created an indoor-outdoor really feel. The open area buzzed with chatter as A-list stars and different movie professionals giddily congratulated each other on their current accomplishments. Off to the aspect was Maestro’s Carey Mulligan, deep in dialog, whereas Poor Issues’ Willem Dafoe who made his rounds across the room. Saltburn’s Archie Madekwe had an trade with The Colour Purple’s Fantasia, whereas elsewhere, The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri and Lionel Boyce have been stopped continuously for reward on their breakout roles.

With small bites floating about numerous stations all through the sunlit room for friends to seize tea or espresso in pastel dinnerware, it was, certainly, your quintessential tea get together. That stated, it is nearly the one one that may additionally declare Leonardo DiCaprio, Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Greta Gerwig, and Mark Ruffalo as friends, particularly throughout the whirlwind of appearances that’s the awards circuit. Better of all, there was nothing on the agenda however a little bit of tea—and possibly champagne.