The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 « Euro Weekly News
Warwick Davis won the BAFTA Fellowship award. Credit: Instagram @bafta
The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards saw a night of celebration, emotion, and historic wins, with Conclave and The Brutalist taking home the biggest prizes. Among the highlights was Warwick Davis’ deeply moving speech as he accepted the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship.
Warwick Davis’ emotional tribute to late wife Samantha Davis
Warwick Davis captured hearts at the BAFTAs as he accepted the Fellowship Award, the British Academy’s highest honour. The Willow and Harry Potter star received a standing ovation before delivering a heartfelt speech dedicated to his late wife, Samantha, who sadly passed away in 2023.
Davis, 55, expressed gratitude for her unwavering support, saying, “She was always so supportive of my career and encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands.” His children, Annabelle, 27, and Harrison, 21, were seen visibly moved in the audience.
He also hinted at finding love again, thanking a mystery person he referred to as ‘Sponge’ for helping him rediscover happiness. “Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again,” he said through tears. Social media erupted after he delivered his speech with many users describing how Davis had reduced them to tears.
BAFTAs 2025: Big winners of the night
The 2025 BAFTAs were dominated by Conclave and The Brutalist, each taking home four awards.
- Conclave, a gripping drama about the selection of a new Pope, won Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing.
- The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, claimed Best Director, Best Actor for Adrien Brody, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography.
- Anora saw breakout star Mikey Madison win Best Actress, while A Real Pain earned Kieran Culkin Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
- Emilia Pérez secured Best Film Not in the English Language, and Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress.
One of the biggest surprises of the night was Mikey Madison winning Best Actress for Anora, beating out frontrunner Demi Moore, who was expected to win for The Substance. Accepting her award, Madison used her moment to honour the sex worker community, stating, “I see you. You deserve respect and human decency.”
The BAFTAs also paid tribute to industry legends in the In Memoriam segment, honouring the late Dame Maggie Smith, David Lynch, and Dame Joan Plowright, with Wicked star Jeff Goldblum playing As Time Goes By on the piano.
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