Leonardo DiCaprio made a swift exit from the BAFTA post-ceremony dinner, heading to an ultra-private gathering in London after losing the Best Actor award to Robert Aramayo, who portrayed Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson in the biopic “I Swear.”
The atmosphere at the event was described as subdued, with guests noting a lack of star power and a party atmosphere that failed to spark excitement. Attendees mentioned that the usual glamour and grandeur of the event were missing, with the decor feeling stripped down and lacking the usual theatrical flair.
BAFTA organizers had opted for a sustainability theme, serving a largely plant-based menu that received mixed reviews from guests. Some attendees found the food to be underwhelming and lacking the restaurant-quality standard they had come to expect at such events. Others mentioned that the serving sizes were modest and left guests feeling hungry.
DiCaprio was not the only high-profile departure from the event, as Timothée Chalamet, Kate Hudson, Emma Stone, and Kirsten Dunst were also seen leaving early to attend an exclusive after-party at Oswald’s members’ club in London. The shift in the room was palpable after the awards ceremony ended, with the energy dissipating and guests quietly making their exits.
For DiCaprio and other attendees, the real evening seemed to be happening behind closed doors at smaller, more exclusive gatherings. The BAFTA night concluded with waiters serving popcorn-topped chocolate mousse sundaes in paper tubs, a presentation that some found underwhelming and lacking the sophistication expected at such a prestigious event.
Overall, the BAFTA post-ceremony dinner was described as lacking its usual sparkle and magic, with guests feeling that the meaningful celebrations had shifted to more intimate settings away from the spotlight. The event may have been a courtesy appearance for some, but for others, the real festivities were happening elsewhere.
