A Night of Glamour and Achievement at the BAFTA TV Awards
Sophie Habboo and her husband Jamie Laing made a stunning appearance at the BAFTA TV Awards in London, showcasing their love and style on the red carpet. The former Made in Chelsea stars enjoyed a rare night out, six months after welcoming their son Ziggy.
Sophie, 31, captivated everyone in a strapless silver gown that featured pleated detailing and a tiered skirt, accentuating her incredible figure. She completed her look with a chic metallic clutch and styled her long blonde hair into loose waves. Her make-up was perfectly glossy, adding to the overall elegance of her outfit.
Jamie, 37, looked dapper in an all-black ensemble, layered with a classic tuxedo over a shirt and dickie bow. His sophisticated appearance complemented Sophie’s glamorous look, making them a standout couple at the event.
Sophie’s sleek hairdo was the result of renowned hairstylist Willis Galbraith’s work, combined with products from Philip Kingsley. Willis shared insights into how he created the look, explaining that he aimed for a polished, modern, and effortlessly glamorous style. He used various products to achieve fullness, shine, and movement while keeping the hair natural and touchable.
- The Maximizer Strand Plumping Cream provided body and prep.
- The Bond Builder Restorative Oil added nourishment and strength.
- The Frizz Fighting Gloss Smoothing Serum delivered a sleek, glossy finish.
- The Finishing Touch Flexible Hold Hairspray locked everything in place without stiffness.
Willis has worked with many celebrities, including Salma Hayek and Rachel Stevens.
A Landmark Win for Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham’s acclaimed Netflix drama Adolescence dominated the British Academy Television Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Greg Davies, saw Stephen, 52, win Best Actor for his portrayal of a father dealing with the aftermath of a brutal crime involving his teenage son. This win marked a significant milestone for Stephen, who had previously been nominated seven times for shows like Help, Time, and This Is England ’90’.
The four-part Netflix series received 11 nominations when they were announced in March and became the most awarded series, taking home Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Limited Drama. Adolescence, created by Stephen and writer Jack Thorne, follows the story of British teenager Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who is found guilty of murdering a female classmate after being influenced by the manosphere online.
Each episode is filmed in one continuous shot and has been praised for addressing topics such as online radicalisation and misogyny.
Owen, 16, made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Best Supporting Actor award at both the Golden Globes and the Emmy Awards. He continued his winning streak by taking home the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor.
Christine Tremarco, who played Owen’s mother in the show, won Best Supporting Actress in a surprise result, beating co-star Erin Doherty, who previously won the Golden Globe and Emmy Award. Stephen wiped away tears as Christine took to the stage, saying: “I hold this BAFTA high to Hannah Walters and Stephen Graham, thank you so much.”
Other Notable Winners and Controversies
Code Of Silence scooped Best Drama, while the Lead Actress BAFTA went to Narges Rashidi for Passenger 951. Amandaland starring Lucy Punch won the BAFTA for Scripted Comedy. However, Lucy and her co-star Philippa Dunne missed out on the Actress In A Comedy gong, which went to Katherine Parkinson for her performance in BBC One’s Here We Go.
Meanwhile, The Celebrity Traitors won Best Reality, days after the BBC announced the celebrity line-up for the second series of the hit spin-off. Comedian Alan Carr was recognised in the public-voted memorable moment category after breaking down in tears during the series.
Elsewhere during the ceremony, the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won the Current Affairs category. It became embroiled in controversy due to the BBC’s decision not to broadcast the film over impartiality concerns. The documentary was later picked up by Channel 4.
Journalist Ramita Navai criticised the BBC while accepting the award. Channel 4 also received recognition for its reporting on the Iran conflict, while historian Simon Schama won for his BBC Two documentary The Road to Auschwitz.
The factual series category went to Channel 4’s See No Evil, which examined the Church of England abuse scandal surrounding serial abuser John Smyth and contributed to renewed scrutiny of safeguarding failures within the institution.
