Actors dazzle on BAFTA awards red carpet

Actress Cate Blanchett wore this black dress from Alexander McQueen. Blanchett picked up an award for best actress for her role in "Blue Jasmine."

Actress Cate Blanchett wore this black dress from Alexander McQueen. Blanchett picked up an award for best actress for her role in “Blue Jasmine.” (Andrew Cowie / AFP/Getty Images)

Feb. 17, 2014 9:58 AM PT

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts handed out awards to honor this year’s best in film and television, with many actors and filmmakers walking the red carpet in their finest. Lupita Nyong’o wore a stunning green Dior couture gown, while Cate Blanchett stood out in a dress from Alexander McQueen. Take a look at some other red carpet looks:

BAFTA Awards 2014

Actress Lupita Nyong’o from “12 Years a Slave” wore this green Dior couture gown on the red carpet. (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

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Actress Helen Mirren wore this blue and black Jacques Azagury dress. (Joel Ryan / Invision/AP)

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt both wore tuxes, with Jolie opting for an undone bowtie and rolled up sleeves. (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

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“12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen and partner Bianca Stigter. (Joel Ryan / Invision/AP)

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“American Hustle” actress Amy Adams. (Joel Ryan / Invision/AP)

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Dame Judi Dench. (Andrew Cowie / AFP/Getty Images)

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Actress Uma Thurman. (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

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Actress Michelle Rodriguez.

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Actor Tom Hanks takes a photo of wife Rita Wilson on the red carpet. (Joel Ryan / Invision/AP)

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Oprah Winfrey in the press room after presenting an award. (Andy Rain / EPA)

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Actor Christian Bale and wife Sibi Blazic. (Andrew Cowie / AFP/Getty Images)

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Singer Lily Allen. (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

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“The Wolf of Wall Street” actor Leonardo DiCaprio. (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

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“The Wolf of Wall Street” director Martin Scorsese.

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