Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress gong at BAFTAs in London

jessie buckley won the Best Actress gong at the BAFTAs, capping an evening that had seen Irish hopes high in London tonight. The victory prompted congratulations to pour in after the Bafta win and came amid notable snubs for Chalamet and DiCaprio.

Irish hopes high in London tonight as the ceremony unfolded

Coverage ahead of the event framed Irish expectations as buoyant, with the BAFTAs taking place in London tonight and Irish hopes high for success. That optimism set the scene for the awards evening before winners were announced.

Jessie Buckley scoops Best Actress gong at Baftas

Jessie Buckley was announced as the winner of the Best Actress award at the Baftas. The Best Actress gong went to Buckley, a result that answered the Irish hopes that had been flagged for the London ceremony tonight.

Chalamet and DiCaprio snubbed in key categories

The ceremony saw Chalamet and DiCaprio left out of the winners’ list, with Chalamet and DiCaprio described as snubbed as awards were handed out. Their absence from the winners contrasted with Jessie Buckley’s success.

Congratulations pour in for Jessie Buckley after Bafta win

After the Bafta win, congratulations poured in for Jessie Buckley. The flow of messages and public reaction followed the announcement of the Best Actress gong and underlined the response to Buckley’s victory at the ceremony in London tonight.