Joely Richardson turns heads in a satin red jumpsuit with an elegant cape as she and chic Hayley Atwell lead the glamour at pre-BAFTA dinner
Joely Richardson and Hayley Atwell were the picture of sophistication as they attended the dunhill & Dylan Jones Pre-BAFTA dinner at Alfred Dunhill’s Bourdon House in London's Mayfair district on Wednesday evening.
Red Sparrow star Joely, 55, commanded attention as she slipped into a billowing satin jumpsuit, while fellow actress Hayley, 37, wowed in a silver sequinned gown.
Stars are expected to be out in full force for the The 73rd British Academy Film Awards ceremony, which will take place on Sunday at Royal Albert Hall.
Glamour: Joely Richardson (L) and Hayley Atwell (R) attended the dunhill & Dylan Jones Pre-BAFTA dinner at Alfred Dunhill’s Bourdon House in London's Mayfair district on Wednesday
TV and film star Joely, who is the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave, caught the eye in her striking red number by Roland Mouret, which featured a quirky cape and a keyhole neckline.
The youthful-looking blonde added height to her frame in pointed black heels, which coordinated with her classic box clutch.
Injecting her appearance with even more glamour, Joely accessorised with a thick gold bangle and navy dangle earrings.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star wore her fringed tresses in a straight fashion, while her complexion was highlighted with a matte make-up look.
Turning heads: Red Sparrow star Joely, 55, commanded attention as she slipped into a billowing satin jumpsuit by Roland Mouret
Wow-factor! TV and film star Joely, who is the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave, caught the eye in her striking red number, which featured a quirky cape and a keyhole neckline
Less is more: The youthful-looking blonde added height to her frame in pointed black heels, which coordinated with her classic box clutch
Radiant: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star wore her fringed tresses in a straight fashion, while her complexion was highlighted with a matte make-up look
Christopher Robin actress Hayley opted for an equally elegant appearance in her bedazzled one-shouldered Delamere dress by Roland Mouret, which highlighted her slender figure.
The brunette scraped her locks into a classic updo to highlight her glowing visage, while matte foundation, shimmery eyeshadow and nude lipstick served as her make-up look.
Joely's appearance comes after she revealed she helped saved a person's life while filming her character's opening scene on the river Thames for The Rook.
Speaking about the harrowing incident on This Morning back in July, the actress said she heard a 'huge splash' after a man jumped in the water.
Working it: Christopher Robin actress Hayley opted for an equally elegant appearance in her bedazzled one-shouldered dress, which highlighted her slender figure
Glowing: The brunette scraped her locks into a classic updo to highlight her glowing visage, while matte foundation, shimmery eyeshadow and nude lipstick served as her make-up look
Watch her sparkle: Charlotte Riley looked busty in a low-cut sequinned bodysuit, paired with black trousers
She explained: 'We were filming the entrance and there was a huge splash and a guy jumped off the bridge.
'And because of our security guys we managed to get him out, but the most terrifying thing is how far he floated down the river.'
The spy series centres on Myfanwy Thomas, after she wakes up surrounded by dead bodies with no memory of who she is.
She stars alongside Emma Greenwell and Olivia Munn - who is set to play Monica Reed from the books and will be a series regular.
Style savvy: Cressida Bonas (L) took the plunge in a sparkling black jumpsuit and jewellery by Kiki McDonough, while Elarica Johnson (R) looked sensational in a halterneck gown
In good spirits: Prince Harry's ex grinned from ear-to-ear as she mingled with the industry's A-list
Here come the girls: Lucy Bevan (L) cut a demure figure in a structured black midi dress, while Sofia Boutella (R) showcased her sartorial flair in a Grecian-inspired gown and jewellery by Maria Tash and Piaget. She also sported a full BY TERRY makeup look
Fashion maven: Emily Beecham nailed androgynous chic in a grey tuxedo blazer and matching trousers
The series is based off the book which follows a young woman who is chased by paranormal adversaries while dealing with her own supernatural abilities.
She eventually comes to learn she is part of a British secret agency for people with supernatural powers.
Joely plays Lady Farrier, Myfanwy’s mentor while Olivia Munn is Monica Reed, an American intelligence officer with subtle supernatural powers.
Suave: Jeremy Irvine (L) looked every inch the classy man in a tuxedo, while Joe Dempsie (R) appeared dapper in a suit
Smitten: Actor Mark Strong and his wife Liza Marshall enjoyed a date night at the star-studded event
For the BAFTAs, Joker is this year's frontrunner with a whopping 11 nominations, while The Irishman and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood follow on behind with a respectable 10 nods each.
The supervillain drama, starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Phillips, looks set to dominate on the night, and will compete for Best Film alongside 1917, The Irishman, Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood and Parasite.
The drama - which tells the backstory of Batman's nemesis and broke box office records when it was released - has also earned nods in the Director category for Todd, and Leading Actor for Joaquin.
Catching the eye: Imogen Poots (L) exuded confidence in a velvet floral print dress, while Bethani Stainfield-Bruce (R) displayed her lean legs in a form-fitting asymmetric number
The lads! Dominic West and Joshua Jackson appeared in great spirits as they arrived at the event together
Having fun: Ed Skrein and James Norton engaged in a lively conversation at the bash
Industry pals: Jeremy Irvine and James rubbed shoulders with Fleabag's Andrew Scott
Big night out: (L-R) Micheal Ward, Ed Skrein, James, Tosin Cole, Reggie Yates, Mark, Dominic, Andrew, O. T. Fagbenle and Sope Dirisu posed for a cosy snap together
Pose: Imogen Poots and James Norton posed for a snap
Group shot: [L-R] Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Stephen Odubola, Ivanno Jeremiah, Michael Ward, Tom Moutchi, Kola Bokinni, Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Roy Wood Jr. and a guest attended the London soiree
Dapper gents: [L-R] Sope Dirisu, Tomiwa Edun and Charles Babalola looked smart in their tuxes
Knees up! The guests looked delighted to be at the event
Glam: The female guests brought an injection of sparkle to proceedings
Home time: Cressida headed home wrapped up in her black trench
The film is also up for Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Production Design, Make Up and Hair and Sound.
This is Joaquin's fourth nomination by BAFTA, but he will face tough competition in the Lead Actor category from Leonardo DiCaprio (Once Upon A Time...), Adam Driver (Marriage Story), Taron Egerton (Rocketman), and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes).
However, his chances at taking home his first BAFTA have only increased after he took home the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for the role at Sunday night's Golden Globes ceremony, where he beat Jonathan Pryce, Christian Bale, Antonio Banderas and Adam Driver.
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