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The most stylish star couples bringing romance to the BAFTAs red carpet

From Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley to Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan...

Australian actress Margot Robbie and English film producer Tom Ackerley pose on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, in London, on February 18, 2024
Francesca Shillcock
Senior Features Writer
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Date night, but make it A-List. The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards are well underway and the Hollywood elite have arrived at London's Royal Festival Hall for the star-studded ceremony.

But what's a glitzy night out in the capital without your one true love? Some of the biggest names in the film industry have brought along their spouses and partners to the event, opting to make one of the busiest nights in the award season calendar the ultimate date night.

Plenty of cute couples were posing up a storm on the red carpet and were the picture of romance, fittingly, just days after Valentine's Day.

From the likes of Margot Robbie and her husband Tom Ackerley to Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford – possibly one of the coolest couples in the history of ever – these lovebirds brought their style A-Game to the BAFTAs red carpet

Stylish couples who made the BAFTAs their ultimate date night

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley pose at the 2024 BAFTAs© Getty

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley

Will the real Barbie and Ken please stand up! Margot and her husband Tom Ackerley looked effortlessly gorgeous on the red carpet. 

Tom opted for a tuxedo which complemented Margot's stunning pink and black strapless gown.

The actress, who is nominated in the Leading Actress category for her role in the Barbie movie, provided a subtle nod to her doll character with a touch of pink running through the centre of the dress. She looked nothing short of incredible.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey

Oppenheimer actor Robert Downey Jr. is always on hand to bring the fun to the award shows. 

The star, who was nominated for his role in Christopher Nolan's epic, brought along his wife Susan and they looked super stylish in their ensembles.

We love that Robert wore a sparkling broach on the lapel of his suit to match Susan's bejewelled neckline of her dress.

Sabrina Elba and Idris Elba pose backstage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Dave Benett/BAFTA,Getty

Idris and Sabrina Elba

Name a better-looking couple. We'll wait...

As well as taking to the stage to present the Leading Actress award at the BAFTAs, the actor and DJ joined his stunning wife backstage and they were the absolute picture of style and effortless cool. 

We love Idris's crisp white suit and Sabrina's stunning silk black gown.

Lisa Liberati and James McAvoy attend the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© John Phillips,Getty

James McAvoy and Lisa Liberati

James McAvoy and his wife Lisa looked the epitome of elegance and style on the red carpet. 

We can't get enough of James' dapper white suit jacket adorned with flowers. Lisa, meanwhile, looked sensational in a lace dress with a sultry bodice and long skirt. Stunning!

Hugh Grant and Anna Elisabet Eberstein attend the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© John Phillips,Getty

Hugh Grant and Anna Elisabet Eberstein

It wouldn't be a celebration of British talent and acting without Hugh Grant in attendance! 

The Bridget Jones legend took to the red carpet with his partner, Anna Elisabet Eberstein, and opted for classic elegance with a black tuxedo.

Anna, meanwhile, looked stunning in a patterned dress and kept her hair and makeup natural and subtle, but effortlessly chic.

David Tennant and Georgia Tennant attend the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Mike Marsland,Getty

David Tennant and Georgia Tennant

As host of the award ceremony, David Tennant is very much the man of the hour but we think his wife, Georgia, stole the show in this incredible golden gown. 

The dress was cinched in at the waist and featured exaggerated sleeves – wow!

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach

The creators of the Barbie movie looked dapper in their matching black ensembles. We love the subtle floral detailing on Greta's dress. Noah, meanwhile, kept things simple but suave in a tuxedo.

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Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford

Could they look any more fabulous? Carey Mulligan wowed us with her performance in Saltburn – which is up for five awards at the BAFTAs – but the star is also nominated for her incredible performance in Maestro. 

Carey looked nothing short of phenomenal in her strapless black gown, paired with staggering jewels and a bold red lip.

Marcus, frontman of Mumford & Sons, was the ultimate supportive hubby while donning a rockstar ensemble. 

The musician wore a relaxed-fitted open shirt with a casual but chic jacket draped over the top, paired with some Ray Ban shades too, for an added layer of style.

With Bulgari being the watches and jewellery sponsor of the awards ceremony, as well as the Fundraising Gala and the Nominees' Party, the BAFTAs were always going to be the ultimate fashion event, and this couple proved just that.

Charlie McDowell and Lily Collins attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell

Another couple who elevated the fashion game at the BAFTAs was Lily Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell.

Charlie chose to wear a tuxedo, opting for a timeless fit with a black bow tie. 

What's more, he allowed his stunning wife to steal the show with her gorgeous floor-length black gown with flower detailing on the bust. And those sleeves! Divine.

Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong attends the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Joe Maher/BAFTA,Getty

Paul Giamatti and Clara Wong

Paul Giamatti is up for a big award on the night, hoping to win big for his role in The Holdovers.

The actor looked elated to be in London while wearing a dark navy suit. His partner, Clara, looked gorgeous in a black sleeveless gown with mesh detailing.

Lorraine Ashbourne and Andy Serkis attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Andy Serkis and his wife Lorraine Ashbourne

Andy and Lorraine are such a down-to-earth couple and we love seeing them out and about together. The husband and wife looked lovely together and we love that Lorraine opted for a sultry tailored outfit. 

The actress teamed black strappy heels with a black lace camisole underneath a tailored jacket. Andy also went for a tuxedo with red detailing on the shirt.

Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson attend the Bafta Film Awards 2024, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Picture date: Sunday February 18, 2024© Ian West - PA Images,Getty

Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson

Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson recently got engaged so it's no wonder these two looked more loved up than ever while walking the red carpet. 

Amy looked gorgeous in her eye-catching white gown, while Ed opted for a navy dinner suit, shirt and shoes from Hackett London.

Himesh Patel and guest attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Himesh Patel and wife

How fabulous is this look? Himesh Patel and his wife, who are also parents to a daughter, stepped out together for the BAFTAs and we love his eye-catching velvet suit jacket in sage green. Stunning!

Anna Lundberg and Michael Sheen attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Gareth Cattermole/BAFTA,Getty

Michael Sheen and Anna Lundberg

Michael and his partner Anna looked elated to be spending their date night at the glitzy event. 

Michael went for a classic-fit tuxedo, while Anna commanded attention in a fuchsia one-shouldered gown. The star's eye-catching Oscar De La Renta chiffon dress dress was from My Wardrobe HQ, which is even available to rent. We love!

Daisy Edgar Jones and Been Seed attend the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 18, 2024 in London, England© Antony Jones/BAFTA,Getty

Daisy Edgar Jones and Ben Seed

It's not often we see Normal People actress Daisy Edgar Jones and her boyfriend Ben Seed out together but they were the picture of style and romance as they posed inside the Festival Hall. 

Daisy looked so stunning in her red outfit while Ben opted for a grey jacket with a black tie.

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