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BAFTA Shock: Aramayo’s Lead Actor Upset Beats Out A-List Favorites

The 2026 BAFTA Awards in London crowned Robert Aramayo as Best Leading Actor for I Swear in a surprise upset, a film that also took three awards including casting. One Battle After Another dominated the night, winning Best Film and multiple categories (director, screenplay, etc.), while Hamnet claimed Outstanding British Film and Jessie Buckley won Leading Actress. Wunmi Mosaku and Sean Penn won supporting acting awards for Sinners and One Battle After Another respectively. The ceremony featured host Alan Cumming’s playful flair, a Paddington Bear cameo, and a brief on-stage controversy involving a Tourette syndrome advocate’s language, which was acknowledged and addressed by the host.

via Los Angeles Times|

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BAFTA Tourette’s Outbursts Ignite Debate On Disability and Language

A controversy at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards arose after Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson was heard cursing during the ceremony while promoting the film I Swear. Hosts and organizers noted tics can be involuntary, Davidson left mid-ceremony, and the moment sparked online and industry discussions about Tourette’s and language. Aramayo, who won Best Actor for I Swear, spoke in support of understanding, while the BBC/BAFTA response remained pending to THR at the time of reporting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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Aramayo Tops DiCaprio for BAFTA Best Actor in Upset

Robert Aramayo stunned the BAFTA crowd by winning Best Actor for I Swear, beating Leonardo DiCaprio and a field that included Timothée Chalamet and Ethan Hawke. The Rings of Power star delivered an emotional speech, thanking director Kirk Jones and the real-life John Davidson, whose Tourette syndrome story anchors the film. Aramayo also won the EE Rising Star Award that night; I Swear was nominated for Outstanding British Film but lost to Hamnet. The ceremony highlighted Davidson’s condition, with host Alan Cumming offering apologies at times for the on-stage moments.

via Variety|

#bafta #film #i-swear

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Aramayo Makes BAFTA History With Dual-Win Night

Robert Aramayo stunned the BAFTA Film Awards by winning both Best Leading Actor for I Swear and the Rising Star Award in the same night, becoming the first performer to claim both honors in one evening. He paid tribute to Ethan Hawke for inspiring his career, recalled his Juilliard days, and celebrated his breakthrough in a ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall.

via Deadline|

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Aramayo Shatters BAFTA Expectations with Lead Actor Victory

Robert Aramayo unexpectedly won the BAFTA Lead Actor award for I Swear, beating frontrunners Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, and Timothée Chalamet. In his speech, he expressed disbelief at winning and thanked fellow nominee Ethan Hawke for an inspirational talk on longevity as an actor at Juilliard. The ceremony also highlighted Tourette’s-related moments, including Alan Cumming addressing language use and John Davidson’s attendance before stepping out due to tic-related issues.

via Vulture|

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