Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams  and the A-list paint it black on the sodden BAFTAs red carpet

By DONNA MCCONNELL

PUBLISHED: 19:45, 10 February 2013 | UPDATED: 23:56, 10 February 2013

Perhaps after the Screen Actors Guild Award, the Golden Globes and the Emmys the A-list were fast running out of inspiration. 

Or more likely the dreary rainy weather did little to inspire, as Anne Hathaway led a rainy parade of A-list stars at the EE BAFTAs wearing classic black gowns. 

While Anne's Burberry dress was embellished with gold stud detailing, the simple column gown was a more low key look than she has worn on the red carpet of late.

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Moody in black: Anne Hathaway arrived on the sodden red carpet wearing a waterfall style black jacket on top of her Burberry gown 

Sheer perfection: Amy Adams looked incredible in her Elie Saab lace detail gown

Trouble With The Curve star Amy Adams black gown was the epitome of gothic glamour, with the bodice and sleeves consisting of delicate lace, plunging to the waist.

Stilettos sank into a sodden red carpet as Les Mis star Samantha Barks, Emilia Fox, Sarah Jessica Parker and Alicia Vikander gathered in cold and rainy London on Sunday for the BAFTAs.

Fox stunned in a strapless Givenchy frock, while she attempted to add some colour with her emerald necklace, earrings and bracelet.

Keeping dry: Anne Hathaway made sure her designer gown didn't get ruined as some stewards helped cover her in umbrellas

Always a trendsetter: Sarah Jessica Parker went against the grain in her black Elie Saab jumpsuit

Making her mark: The photographers went wild when Jennifer garner showed off her black and white Roland Mouret creation

Elizabeth Olsen, meanwhile, opted to go for a black floorlength gown with white spots sewn on - a monochrome look which was also sported by Jennifer Garner.

The actress' Roland Mouret frock continued the black theme on the bottom half but was dressed up with a white top.

Samantha Barks showed off some skin with her plunging strappy Celia Kritharioti black gown, joining the likes of Helena Bonham Carter and Thandie Newton who also wore black to the glitzy bash at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Sticking to black: Les Miserables star Samantha Barks (in Celia Kritharioti), Emilia Fox (in WilliamVintage) and Rising Star nominee Alicia Vikander (in Christian Dior) all wore black dresses to the event

Little bit damp! Ann e Hathaway is seen trying to get passed all the umbrellas on the red carpet before finally heading inside

Smiling through the rain: Sally Field even wore a black jacket before braving the cold long enough to get her picture taken in her dress

But even the ladies who opted to shun the usual dress code of a flowing gown also opted top keep in the safe limits of black.

Sarah Jessica Parker stepped on to the red carpet looking unusually off the mark in her Elie Saab jumpsuit, a look mimicked by TV presenter Laura Whitmore.

The blonde TV host showed how to sex up the jumpsuit look with the plunging cut and hint of side boob in her Alexandre Vauthier outfit.

Red carpet date: Thandie was accompanied by husband Ol Parker on the red carpet

Lady in lace: Thandie Newton went for a sexier ensemble than her usual outfits in a black lace halterneck Louis Vuitton gown 

Wrapping up: Les Miserables star Helena Bonham Carter attended with her director partner Tim Burton

Keeping dry: The rain caused havoc as the stars, including Helena Bonham carter, tried to get in still looking immaculate

Mind the dress: Helen Mirren was seen covering up in a silver satin coat as she had her own umbrella holder throughout the red carpet proceedings

And even her pal Caroline Flack wore black with her jewel embellished dress, being one of the first to brave the cold in front of the waiting fans and photographers.

Rain turned to snow as the first nominees appeared, but the dreadful weather did not deter fans three rows deep who waited for hours to catch a glimpse of Hollywood A-listers arriving the Royal Opera House in the heart of London.

'I'm cold and really excited. It's a funny combination. It's the first time I'm seeing snowfall,' Suraj Sharma, nominated in the rising star category for his role in Life of Pi.

Making her mark: Gemma Arterton went for a stripey gown as she waltzed down the soggy red carpet

Monochrome chic: A host of stars opted to also arrive in black but team it with white, including Jennifer Garner in Roland Mouret, Elizabeth Olsen in Chanel Couture and Hayley Atwell in Antonio Berardi

Lady in lace: Actress Lily James gave her best smile as she showed off her lacy frock in fitting with the black heavy carpet

Picture ready: Jennifer stunned as she arrived with husband Ben Affleck, who was attending the BAFTAs for the first time

Picture ready: Jennifer stunned as she arrived with husband Ben Affleck, who was attending the BAFTAs for the first time

Steven Spielberg's biopic of President Abraham Lincoln leads the field with 10 nominations, although a sweep of statuettes may not be a foregone conclusion after it was eclipsed by Ben Affleck's Argo at several top U.S. awards.

Day-Lewis has won a clutch of trophies already for his turn as Lincoln and seems a safe bet to triumph at home, but in other categories "Argo" could prove stiff competition.

Affleck's drama about the rescue of American hostages from Iran in 1979 has seven BAFTA nominations including for best film. The other contenders for the top honour are Lincoln, Les Miserables, Life of Pi and Zero Dark Thirty.

Suited and booted: Jack Whitehall brought his girlfriend, actress Gemma Chan, along who also went for black, dressing it up with the glitzy material and high side split

Making her mark: Gemma ensured she stood out as she mingled with the A-listers in the shimmering dress on Sunday evening

A rare shade of white: Dame Helen Mirren showed off her new pink hair 'do while opting for white instead of the majority of black clad stars

'Very excited. I've not been here (to the BAFTAs). I've not ever been nominated. I've not ever been invited! So it feels very special to me to come here tonight,' Affleck said as he arrived.

Ang Lee's Life of Pi about a man and a tiger lost at sea, has nine BAFTA nominations including best director for the eclectic Taiwanese veteran.

Les Miserables the film version of a global hit stage musical, also has nine BAFTA nominations including best supporting actress for Anne Hathaway.

To be walking down the red carpet with nine nominations is a huge thrill two years after The King's Speech the film's director, Tom Hooper, referring to his Oscar-winning hit movie about British King George VI's stammer.

Les Mis as it is popularly known in Britain, has been a huge box office hit and fans sang songs from the film at Hugh Jackman, one of its stars, as he walked the red carpet.

Acting veterans: Sally Field - in Antonio Berardi and De Beers jewellery - and Dame Judi Dench went for long black gowns

Daring fashion choices: Newly-single Gemma Arterton - in Celia Kritharioti - and Alice Eve - in Alessandra Rich - went for unusual dresses for the occasion

Dressed to impress: Caroline Flack admitted she chose a long gown to ensure she was as warm as possible on the red carpet, while Laura Whitmore opted for a plunging Alexandre Vauthier jumpsuit

Dressing it up: TV presenter Amanda Byram glittered on to the red carpet in her dark gown, while Zawe Ashton flashed some flesh with her intricate Julien Macdonald number

Beautiful in black: Edith Bowman and Zoe Ball also opted for black gowns for their red carpet appearances

Ducking for cover: Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard - in Christian Dior - opted for more colour but didn't seem to be enjoying the downpour ruining their entrance

Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain at the Baftas

Hugh Jackman says Jean Valjean was his dream role.

THE EE BAFTA AWARDS 2013, FULL LIST OF WINNERS:

Best FilmArgoDirectorBen Affleck (Argo)

Leading ActorDaniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)

Leading ActressEmmanuelle Riva (Amour)

Supporting ActorChristoph Waltz (Django Unchained)

Supporting ActressAnne Hathaway (Les Miserables)
Bafta FellowshipSir Alan Parker

THE EE Rising Star Award (voted for by the public)Juno Temple

Outstanding British Contribution to CinemaTessa Ross

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or ProducerBart Layton, Dimitri Doganis (The Imposter)

Film Not in the English LanguageAmourDocumentarySearching For Sugar Man

Outstanding British Film
Skyfall

Animated Film
Brave

Original Screenplay
Django Unchained (Quentin Tarantino)

Original Music
Skyfall (Thomas Newman)

Cinematography
Life Of Pi (Claudio Miranda)

Editing
Argo (William Goldenberg)

Costume Design
Anna Karenina (Jacqueline Durran)

Make-up and Hair
Les Miserables (Lisa Westcott)

Sound
Les Miserables

Short Animation
The Making Of Longbird

Short Film
Swimmer
Adapted ScreenplayDavid O Russell (Silver Linings Playbook)

Production DesignLes Miserables (Eve Stewart, Anna Lynch-Robinson)

Special Visual EffectsLife Of Pi

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