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Baftas: Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor bring drama to the red carpet

Buckley – who is hotly tipped to win the best actress award for her role in Hamnet – was one of the many stars descending on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 79th British Academy Film Awards.

Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor were among stars on the Bafta red carpet (Ian West/James Manning/PA)

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 17:25

Prudence Wade, Press Association

Killarney's Jessie Buckley brought a welcome splash of colour to the Bafta red carpet in a Grecian-style gown.

Buckley – who is hotly tipped to win the best actress award for her role in Hamnet – was one of the many stars descending on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 79th British Academy Film Awards.