BAFTA North America hosted its annual Tea Party, a highlight of the awards season circuit, at The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, celebrating excellence in film and uniting industry professionals, creatives, and talent from the UK, US and beyond this past weekend. The event celebrates the EE BAFTA Film Awards Longlist, announced Friday, and brings together talent and industry professionals promoting and advancing creative work in film during the prestigious awards season in Hollywood. Attendees included: BAFTA Breakthrough US Cohort Members Brandon Wilson, Brittany Shyne, Chase Infiniti, Eva Victor, Mia Cioffi Henry, Miles Caton and Paige Bethmann along with Aimee Lou Wood, Chris Perfetti, Dylan O’Brien, Erin Doherty, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jane Levy, Joel Edgerton, Kate Hudson, Kristen Stewart, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Hamill, Rashida Jones, Rose Byrne, Ryan Coogler, Stephen Graham, Teyana Taylor, Yvett Merino and more.
“We are elated to continue BAFTA’s annual celebration, bringing together creatives from across the US and UK,” said Courtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director of BAFTA North America. “Each year, our Tea Party gathers the industry for a celebration of accomplishments in film ahead of the EE BAFTA Film Awards in February, in London.”
BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip said “It’s great to be back at the BAFTA Tea Party in LA to celebrate the announcement of the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards Longlist, and to welcome the brilliant array of talent involved in this year’s awards season. Our global film community shares a passion for storytelling that inspires and connects with audiences worldwide, and we look forward to welcoming this community to London next month to honour this year’s outstanding filmmakers.”
BAFTA’s Tea Party continues to elevate actors, producers, directors, and industry executives from the UK, US, and beyond for an afternoon honoring their contributions to film excellence.
Additional attendees included: Alice Carvahlo, Alicia Silverstone, Ashley Schlaifer, Cary Christopher, Cherien Dabis, Chloe Zhao, Delroy Lindo, Diane Warren, Domee Shi, Edwina Liard, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Emilie Lesclaux, Eric Robinson, Eskil Vogt, Everett Blunck, Gabriel Leone, Geeta Gandhir, Ginnifer Goodwin, Imogen Poots, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Jacobi Jupe, Jafar Panahi, Jameela Jamil, Jared Bush, Jay Duplass, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jessica Hargrave, Joe Alwyn, Justine Lupe, Kangding Ray, Kaouther Ben Hania, Karolina Wydra, Kayo Martin, Keegan-Michael & Elle Key, Ken Watanabe, Keri Russell, Kleber Mendonca Filho, Kumail Nanjiani/Emily V. Gordon, Lee Byung-Hun, Li Jun Li, Liz Larsen Liza Marshall, Madeline Sharafian, Maggie O’farrell, Mary Alice Drumm, Mary Bronstein, Max Richter, Michael Strassner, Miles Dale, Misha Osherovich, Olivier Laxe, Omar Miller, Park Chan-Wook, Petra Costas, Pippa Harris, Raphael Saadiq, Rebecca Hall, Renate Reinsve, Rhea Seehorn, Robin Wright, Zinzi Coogler, Ryan White, Saja Kilani, Sev Ohanian, Stellen Skarsgard, Supriya Ganesh, Thora Birch, Tig Notaro, Ugo Bienvenu, Wagner Moura, Wally Baram, Will Tracy, Wunmi Mosaku, and Xosha Roquemore.
The 2026 BAFTA Tea Party is presented by Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic and sponsored by Bentley Beverly Hills, The Four Seasons, Tequila Don Julio, Heineken, Maison Perrier, and Threads.
