Kate Hudson to Grace the 2026 BAFTA Awards Stage
Hollywood’s elite are converging in London for the 2026 BAFTA Awards on February 22nd. Among the nominees and attendees making the journey across the pond are Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and the radiant Kate Hudson. The UK-based ceremony has become increasingly pivotal as the Academy expands its international membership, making it a key indicator for Oscar success.
A Night of Stars and Performances
Alan Cumming will host the ceremony, held at London’s Royal Festival Hall. But the star power doesn’t stop there! A truly impressive roster of presenters will take the stage, including Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Noah Jupe, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skarsgård, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis.
Who Else Will Be There?
The guest list is a who’s who of the film industry. Expect to see Benicio Del Toro, Carey Mulligan, Chase Infiniti, Chloé Zhao, David Borenstein, Emma Stone, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Jacob Elordi, Jafar Panahi, Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Joachim Trier, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lynne Ramsay, Maggie O’Farrell, Odessa A’Zion, Paul Mescal, Paul Thomas Anderson, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Ryan Coogler, Sam Mendes, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Wunmi Mosaku, and Yorgos Lanthimos in attendance.
Music and Honors
The ceremony will feature a special performance of “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters, performed by Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. Jessie Ware will also deliver a moving “In Memoriam” tribute, covering a classic Barbra Streisand song. Donna Langley, Chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, will receive the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, becoming the first British leader of a Hollywood studio to earn this honor. She stated, “It is an incredible honour to be chosen as this year’s recipient of the BAFTA Fellowship… As a Brit, to be recognized by my home country… is an absolute privilege.”
How to Watch
US viewers can catch all the action on E! on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on BritBox, accessible through its app and Prime Video. Don’t miss a moment of this star-studded event, featuring the captivating Kate Hudson and celebrating the best in film!
Note: BAFTA released a seating chart image for illustrative purposes only; actual seating arrangements may differ.
