David Tennant hosted the 2023 BAFTA awards, delivering witty one-liners about various celebrities. During his introduction of winners, he joked that some people in attendance “might have had a little freshening up” and compared himself to the vampire Nosferatu.
Other winners included rising star David Jonsson, who accepted the award with humility, saying it was an honor to be recognized for telling stories about people from diverse backgrounds. Tennant also praised Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner lookalikes, stating they had “lovely attention to detail.”
The event highlighted the industry’s obsession with recycling material, as Stephen Merchant joked that Dame Judi Dench would play the role of an egg timer in a future film adaptation. Meanwhile, Conclave director Edward Berger acknowledged the current state of democracy, citing Leonard Cohen’s quote about finding cracks in everything.
Other winners included Mikey Madison, who won best actress, and Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt, whose film is described as “more than a movie” – it’s a movement. The event also saw notable presenters like Simon Pegg, who joked about his long-awaited BAFTA win, and Nick Park, who emphasized the importance of patience in the animation world.
The ceremony concluded with David Tennant’s tongue-in-cheek remarks about Trump and Beetlejuice, leaving audiences entertained and looking forward to next year’s event.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/16/best-quotes-from-the-2025-baftas