London’s Royal Festival Hall played host to the 76th British Academy Film Awards on February 19, 2023, and among the evening’s most anticipated arrivals was Ana de Armas.
The Cuban-Spanish actress, riding a wave of awards-season momentum for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, marked her presence as a nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Armas arrived on the red carpet in a soft pink Louis Vuitton gown, a look that quickly gained traction across entertainment outlets and fashion roundups following the ceremony. The delicate silhouette and understated color palette offered an elegant contrast to the more dramatic showings of the night, earning her a spot on several best-dressed lists and underscoring her continued influence as both a performer and a style figure.
Inside the ceremony, Blonde continued to factor into the evening’s conversation, having drawn considerable awards chatter throughout the season.
Though the award ultimately went to Cate Blanchett, whose performance in Tár dominated major categories, Armas’ nomination served as a validation of her transformative performance and the film’s cultural resonance.
The 2023 BAFTAs proved to be a competitive affair overall, with All Quiet on the Western Front emerging as the ceremony’s major victor, collecting top honors including Best Film. Other acting wins included Austin Butler for Elvis, contributing to a ceremony that balanced industry favorites with Oscar-season frontrunners.