“Well look at me now”, Winslet said.
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Irish emigrant saga “Brooklyn” was named greatest British film, a definite class, whereas the documentary prize went to “Amy“, a strong portrait of the rise and fall of singer Amy Winehouse.
“I didn’t listen and I kept on going to overcome a lot of my fears, get over my insecurity and keep doing it. Just keep doing it and believing in yourself”, Winslet added. That’s what I felt like I really had to dig deep and do. And she had plenty of opportunity to enjoy his celebrations, since The Revenant took home Best Film and Best Director as well.
DiCaprio beat last year’s victor Eddie Redmayne, who was nominated for The Danish Girl, as well as Michael Fassbender, Matt Damon and Bryan Cranston.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s critically acclaimed performance in the epic adventure saw him walk away with his first ever BAFTA award for Best Actor.
When asked why there is so much fuss about the iconic door at the 2016 BAFTA Awards, Winslet said, “Do you know what’s lovely?” DiCaprio is heavily favoured to win the best actor Academy Award on February 28, which would be his first in five Oscar acting nominations.
Their appearances together only serve to endear the pair to the public even more and they have survived the tabloid rumours, speculation and gossip that plague any friendship or couple living under the scrutiny of the spotlight.
The greatest-actress trophy went to Brie Larson as a mom making an attempt to defend her son from a terrible actuality in “Room”.
He said: “I grew up in this industry”.
The award for outstanding British contribution to cinema was given to a British costume supplier which has provided clothes for some of the most successful films in history including Star Wars, Titanic and Lawrence Of Arabia.
The show, held at London’s iconic Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, will honor the best British and worldwide talent for this year’s award season.
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Operator took the prize for British short film while Edmond was named as best British short animation.
