Kate Beckinsale joins Ruth Wilson, Lily James and Emma Corrin at the British Independent Film Awards
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Kate Beckinsale wows in structured white gown as she joins glamorous stars Ruth Wilson, Emma Corrin and Lily James at the glittering 24th British Independent Film Awards
Stars were out in full force on Sunday evening as they arrived at London’s Old Billingsgate for the 24th British Independent Film Awards The awards work to highlight the wealth of talent and diversity within the British film industry, with 2021’s list featuring some of the greatest names in British cinema and its brightest new talent side by sideBIFA supports and celebrates the independent film community and promotes British film and talent to the public, both in the UK and internationallyNominations for best actress include Ruth Wilson and Claire Rushbrook while Riz Ahmed and Stephen Graham have been nominated for best actor
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Kate Beckinsale, Ruth Wilson, Emma Corrin and Lily James led the glamour at the star-studded 24th British Independent Film Awards at London‘s Old Billingsgate on Sunday.
Pearl Harbor star Kate, 48, wowed in a structured white gown with metallic silver sleeves as she led the red carpet arrivals.
The gown featured a dramatic cape detail and hugged her toned frame as she posed up a storm.
Her tresses were styled in an elegant updo and she sported shimmering earrings.
Luther actress Ruth, 39, looked stunning in a crushed navy blue velvet jumpsuit, which cinched in at her honed waist.
Her locks were worn slicked back from her face, while she sported plum lipstick and feline flicks of liner.
Lily, 32, displayed her honed legs in a black high-necked velvet gown with a daring thigh-split.
Chic: Pearl Harbor star Kate, 48, wowed in a structured white gown with metallic silver sleeves as she led the red carpet arrivals
Wow: Luther star Ruth, 39, looked stunning in a crushed navy blue velvet jumpsuit, which cinched in at her honed waist
Stunning: Ruth’s locks were worn slicked back from her face, while she sported plum lipstick and feline flicks of liner while Emma put on a typically quirky display
The gown was paired with vertiginous heels and she wore her locks sleek and straight.
Emma put on a typically quirky display with her ensemble as she wore a purple suit which had a circular cut out detail on the front.
Poking out the top of the number was a navy blue collar and she styled her white blonde locks in a middle parting.
Stunner: Poking out the top of the number was a navy blue collar and she styled her white blonde locks in a middle parting
Looking good: Alesha Dixon was also in attendance and opted for an eye catching gold gown as she made her way into the event while suave James Norton wore a black suit
Go for gold like Alesha in a dress by Gucci
The stars gathered at London’s Old Billingsgate on Sunday night to attend the Independent Film Awards.
Ruth Wilson, Emma Corrin, Lily James and Alesha Dixon were among a few of the A-list attendees to walk the red carpet, with Alesha’s outfit in particular piquing our interest…
We recognized this gold lamé dress as being by Gucci instantly! The ruched, gathered and ruffle gold midi dress is as theatrical as it is fabulous, as per Gucci’s modus operandi. Alesha completed her look beautifully with a pair of barely-there sandals, a black velvet clutch bag and a statement gold necklace.
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Couple: Alesha posed with her husband Azuka Ononye who looked very dapper in a blue suit
Styling it up: (L-R) Spencer star Jack Farthing looked suave in a double breasted grey suit as he sported grown out locks while Outlander actress Caitriona Balfe stunned in a quirky blazer and ruffled pink skirt
Glamorous: Caitriona was glowing as she walked down the red carpet
Alesha Dixon was also in attendance and opted for an eye catching gold gown as she made her way into the event.
Alesha posed with her husband Azuka Ononye who looked very dapper in a blue suit.
James Norton also looked suave as he made his arrival at the awards in a black suit which boasted velvet lapels.
Gugu Mbatha Raw donned a glamorous sequin floor length gown as she arrived at the event while Missy Malek showed off her curves in a semi-sheer dress.
On their way! Hester Ruoff stunned in a black tulle gown which boasted a plunging neckline while Sophie Wilde wore a gorgeous satin sky blue ankle length dress
Chic: Sophie had styled her cropped raven locks into pin curls and applied a stunning layer of make up
Posing it up: Sophie posed with Sam Adewunmi who wore a quirky patterned suit with black loafers and a beret
Alice Eve vamped it up in a blue velvet wrap dress and slip on black heels as she posed up a storm for the cameras.
Spencer star Jack Farthing looked suave in a double breasted grey suit as he sported grown out locks.
Outlander actress Caitriona Balfe stunned in a quirky blazer and ruffled pink skirt.
Vivarium star Imogen Poots looked chic in a black mid length dress as Stephen Graham looked dapper in a blue suit.
Stunners: Simone tied her raven locks into a high bun on the top of her head while Jo wore a coral lip colour across her pout
Cute: Riz later posed with his wife Fatima Farheen who looked stunning in a sequin mini dress
Looking good! Lauryn Ajufo and Asim Chaudhry both oozed glamour as they posed on the red carpet
Ali & Ava actress Claire Rushbrook looked glamorous in a black floor length gown.
Hester Ruoff stunned in a black tulle gown which boasted a plunging neckline while Sophie Wilde wore a gorgeous satin sky blue ankle length dress.
Sophie posed with Sam Adewunmi who wore a quirky patterned suit with black loafers and a beret.
Lauryn Ajufo, who starred Boiling Point, was a vision in a sleeveless jumpsuit while comedian Asim Chaudry donned a black suit and roll neck.
Here they come! Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar, Reggie Yates and Elliot Edusah all looked very dapper as they arrived at the event
How sweet! Belfast break out star Jude Hill looked adorable in a navy blue suit
Beauty: Later, Ruth looked gorgeous as she was spotted back stage
The awards work to highlight the wealth of talent and diversity within the British film industry, with 2021’s list featuring some of the greatest names in British cinema and its brightest new talent side by side.
Making his debut is Reggie Yates who has directed the new film Pirates which follows three 18-year-old friends go from North to South London to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the turn of the millennium.
Another film nominated tonight is Belfast, which has been directed by Kenneth Brannagh and follows a young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.
BIFA supports and celebrates the independent film community and promotes British film and talent to the public, both in the UK and internationally.
Beauty: Censor star Niamh Algar looked stunning in a sequin gown as she tied her blonde locks into a bun
On stage: She was presenting an award at the glamorous evening
Happy: Niamh handed the award over
Speech: RIz later spoke on stage at the event
Winner: The Douglas Hickox Award for Debut Director was awarded to Aleem Khan (pictured)
Riz Ahmed was awarded the Richard Harris accolade for his role in Encounter, Shifty, Four Lions, Mogul Mowgli, at the 24th
Presenting the award, Yaan Demange said: ‘He has championed the often ignored view…the industry did not make room for Riz, he carved a space for himself and a whole generation.’
Ahmed said: ‘I want to thank my teachers for telling me if I messed around in class I might get expelled but if I did it on the stage I might get a round of applause.’
The actor thanked his family for helping him to ‘learn the art of story-telling,’ and his sister for being ‘so dramatic’.
He added: ‘I grew up coat switching, I thought acting was about becoming someone else, I hope the next 15 years is about learning to take the masks off and offering more of myself, this is possible too, so if you feel held, thank you for holding me.’
Pals: Bukky and Kosar took to the stage later on
Wow: Alice looked stunning as she posed backstage
