Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt hit the red carpet in matching tailored suits... as radiant Lupita Nyong'o injects a welcome bolt of colour in emerald green silk at the 2014 BAFTAs
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The only thing distinguishing Brad Pitt from Angelina Jolie was an unbuttoned collar as the couple arrived on the red carpet at the 2014 EE BAFTAs in matching black suits on Sunday night.
Angelina, 38, locked arms with her handsome 50-year-old husband, while sporting an open-buttoned collar and loose bow tie as they joined a star-studded crowd at London's Royal Opera House.
The LA-born actress teamed her look with a black blazer by Saint Laurent, a pair of loose black trousers and black stiletto heels, while Brad opted for the exact same outfit, with just some slight adjustments.
His and hers: The only thing distinguishing Brad Pitt from Angelina Jolie was an unbuttoned collar as the couple arrived on the red carpet at the 2014 EE BAFTAs in matching black suits on Sunday night
Hollywood darlings: Angelina, 38, locked arms with her handsome 50-year-old husband, while sporting an open-buttoned collar and loose bow tie as they joined a star-studded crowd at London's Royal Opera House
He tied up his dickie bow, buttoned up his black Valentino blazer and wore a pair of patent brogues to make sure that his look was slightly different.
Brad was sure to be excited to hear the outcome for his multi-nominated film, 12 Years A Slave.
Brad was sure to be excited to hear the outcome for his multi-nominated film, 12 Years A Slave.
But it was their unusual, matching ensembles which was stealing the limelight ahead of the awards announcements on Sunday evening.
And it seems that black was the colour of choice for most of the attendees, with both men and women opting to play it safe rather than stand out from the crowd.
Even A-listers have wardrobe malfunctions: Angelina adjusted Brad's bow-tie in a touching display of affection away from the eyes of the photographers
Smitten kittens: The loved-up couple giggled away as they ensured they were looking perfect before heading out into the glare of the world's spotlight
Showbiz pals: Angelina was later spotted chatting to chat show host and The Butler star Oprah Winfrey on the red carpet
Fancy seeing you here! Oprah and Angelina shared a joke as they meandered down the red carpet, while Brad looked on adoringly
While on the red carpet, the pair looked adorable when Angelina was spotted fixing Brad's bow tie to ensure he was well and truly dressed to impress for the most important night in the British film industry's calendar.
Elsewhere, Lupita Nyong'o and Leonardo DiCaprio led the glittering A-list attendees at the 2014 EE BAFTAs at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday night.
The 30-year-old actress, who has received nods in the Best Supporting Actress category and the hotly-contested Rising Star award, positively dazzled as she hit the red carpet in a striking emerald green silk fishtail-hem gown by Christian Dior.
Man, I feel like a woman: The LA-born actress teamed her look with a black blazer, a pair of loose black trousers and black stiletto heels
Positively radiant: Lupita Nyong'o dazzled in a striking emerald green silk fishtail-hem gown as she led the charge of glittering A-list attendees at the 2014 BAFTAs at London's Royal Opera House on Sunday night
Green with envy: The 12 Years A Slave actress undeniably brought some welcome glitz and glamour to an otherwise rather muted red carpet
Rocking the red carpet: Lupita's dazzling gown featured a gold band around the waist which accentuated her enviably slim middle
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Green goddess: Looking utterly radiant as she smouldered in front of the camera, the talented 12 Years A Slave star's simple, yet elegant, strapless frock featured a gold band around the middle to accentuate her slim waist
Mum's the word: Lupita ensured her mother Dorothy was by her side for her big red carpet moment
Dressed to impress: Amy Adams, nominated for Best Actress for her role in American Hustle kept her look simple in a timelessly elegant black gown with a chic Peter Pan collar by British designer Victoria Beckham
Timeless elegance: American Hustle star Amy gave her red carpet ensemble a vampy twist with the addition of some dark berry lipstick
Devoted: Angelina made sure she had plenty of time to sign autographs and take photographs with her loyal army of fans before heading inside
Looking utterly radiant as she smouldered in front of the camera, the talented 12 Years A Slave star's simple, yet elegant, strapless frock featured a gold band around the middle to accentuate her slim waist.
Keeping her accessories to a minimum with gold cuffs and matching hoop earrings, the Mexican actress completed her red carpet ensemble with sexy smokey eye make-up and ruby red lips.
Following close behind was nominee Leonardo Di Caprio, who has received a Best Actor nod for his role in The Wolf Of Wall Street, with the star spending plenty of time interacting with his fans and signing autographs as he headed inside the Opera House.
Keeping it simple: Cate Blanchett opted for a tried and tested red carpet ensemble in a black silk gown with floral detailing
Tipped for the top: Following close behind was nominee Leonardo Di Caprio, who has received a Best Actor nod for his role in The Wolf Of Wall Street, with the star spending plenty of time interacting with his fans and signing autographs
Lights, camera, action: DiCaprio posed for the crowd of photographers as he waited to see whether he had been named Best Actor for his role in The Wolf of Wall Street
A true bromance: Bradley Cooper cuddled up to Michael Fassbender on the red carpet much to the delight of their fans
Doting: Michael made sure to sign autographs as he chatted to his fans on the red carpet
Taking the plunge: Naomie Harris and Michelle Rodriguez both opted for rather dramatic plunging gowns as they confidently strutted their stuff on the red carpet at the Opera House
Ever the joker: Tom Hardy goofed around for photographers as he posed alongside his long-time pal Kelly Marcel
Suited and booted: Leading men Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio looked every inch the dapper dudes as they smouldered away on the red carpet to the delight of their female fans
Hustler: American Hustle star Christian Bale, nominated for Best Actor for his role in the 70s movie, looked proud as punch as he posed with his wife Sibi Blazic
Amy Adams, nominated for Best Actress for her role in American Hustle kept her look simple in a timelessly elegant black gown with a chic Peter Pan collar, while Cate Blanchett followed suit in a glittering black number.
Fearne Cotton certainly made sure to wear an ensemble worthy of an award as she arrived on the red carpet, looking stunning in her floor-length gold gown, embellished with silver sequin swirls.
The E! presenter teamed her eye-catching dress with a Hollywood glam hairdo, curling her short, platinum blonde locks into voluminous curls.
She opted for a shades of gold and bronze eyeshadow for an on-trend smokey eye look, teaming it with matte pink lipstick and rose cheek blush.
Ahead of the awards, Fearne, who is presenting on the red carpet for the evening, took to Twitter to inform her followers of her Bafta-related activites, writing: 'Off to BAFTA rehearsals with Dermi for E!'
Dapper dude: Tom Hanks and striking wife Rita Wilson made for an elegant twosome as they headed inside the event together
Nude ambition: Samantha Barks and Sai Bennet both opted for different variations of classic nude-coloured gowns as they hit the red carpet
A long way from the cobbles: Samantha brought her boyfriend, former Coronation Street star Richard Fleeshman, along to the glittering event
Lovely in lace: Former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal both opted for striking full-length lace gowns as they worked their magic in front of the camera
Plenty to smile about: In spite of the chilly London weather, Maggie was in a cheerful mood as she greeted her loyal army of fans
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Doubled trouble: Birgit Wetzinger and Niki Lauda appeared together on the red carpet, while Les Miserables star Eddie Redmayne attended with his girlfriend Hannah
Daddy's girl: Richard E Grant linked arms with his proud daughter Olivia as they joined the crowd of glittering A-list attendees
Slipping into their LBDs: Screen star Uma Thurman and Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael both opted for classic black strapless dresses as they hit the red carpet
Space thriller Gravity leads the way at Sunday night's BAFTAs with 11 nominations, including best film, but 12 Years a Slave is tipped to be the night's big winner.
The Baftas are the last major movie awards before the Oscars on 2 March.
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, will attend Sunday's event at London's Royal Opera House.
The awards, which will be broadcast on BBC One at 21:00 GMT, are hosted for a ninth time by actor Stephen Fry.
Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave, about a free black man who is kidnapped and enslaved, has 10 nominations - including best film, best director and best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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Ladies in red: Imogen Poots and Joely Richardson both chose to match their outfits to the red carpet in striking scarlet gowns
Family affair: Emma Thompson, who is nominated for her role in Saving Mr Banks, attended the EE Baftas with her family
We go way back: Emma Thompson cuddled up to BAFTA host Stephen Fry as they made their way inside
His big moment: 12 Years A Slave leading man Chiwetel Ejifor beamed from ear-to-ear as he posed with Sari Mercer on his arm
Power couple: Chiwetel and Sari made for a glamorous twosome as they put on an amorous display on the red carpet
Timeless elegance: Dame Helen Mirren, who will be presented with the BAFTA Fellowship Award on Sunday night, looked typically chic in her striking embellished gown with ruffle detail
Best of British: Helen Mirren and Helen McCrory both dazzled in their stylish full-length gowns as they attended the star-studded awards ceremony
Great Dame: Dame Judi Dench, nominated for her role in Philomena, looked lovely in swathes of black and aqua velvet
Bookies think the harrowing historical drama will scoop five of the major categories.
American Hustle also has 10 nominations, and its stars Amy Adams, Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence appear in all the acting categories.
The 1970s drama, about two con artists who get entangled with the FBI, is also up for best film, with David O Russell nominated for best director and original screenplay.
From the sofa to the red carpet: Chat show host Oprah Winfrey looked great in her berry-coloured gown as she posed on the red carpet
Classic elegance: Cate Blanchett and Josephine De La Baume both dazzled in their elegant ensembles, sticking to classic black and midnight blue
Newlywed bliss: Husband and wife Sam Clafin and Laura Haddock seemed to be enjoying the honeymoon period of their marriage as they posed confidently on the red carpet
Other movies competing for best film include Somali piracy thriller Captain Phillips, and Philomena, based on the true story of an Irish woman trying to find the son she was forced to give up for adoption.
Captain Phillips has nine nominations while Behind the Candelabra, with Michael Douglas as Liberace, and Disney story Saving Mr Banks have five nominations each.
Philomena's Dame Judi competes in the best actress category against American Hustle's Adams, Gravity's Sandra Bullock, Emma Thompson for Saving Mr Banks and the runaway favourite Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine.
The nominations saw Dame Judi set a Bafta record, with her 15th acting nod.
Talented twosome: British director Steve McQueen and his partner Bianca Stigter were joined on the red carpet by fellow filmmaker Martin Scorsese and his partner
A bright future: Singer Lily Allen was on the red carpet to support her mother, Alison Owen, who was nominated for an award
A bold sartorial statement: Lily Allen rocked a dramatic cherry and fuchsia silk gown and an unusual pink feather headpiece
Gold goddess: Fearne Cotton arrives at the Baftas in a stunning gold dress embellished with sequins
Time to work: It is not all fun and laughter for Dermot and Fearne who have a job to do
Patient: Fearne waited patiently on the red carpet for the stars to arrive
'I'm obsessed with the awards. I love all of them. It's so glam. I think we're all just waiting to see who's going to be there and who's going to win and what they're wearing.'
Fearne teamed up with Dermot O'Leary to take over E! coverage in 2012, only sacrificing her spot last year when Caroline Flack stepped into her shoes.
But Fearne is thrilled to be back with Dermot, and said: 'He's just a dream to work with, we have so much fun presenting live. You never know what's going to happen, but he's great at reacting to whatever's going on.'
Royal seal of approval: Prince Williams delighted some young monarchists at the event by posing for a snap with them
A royally good night: Fans outstretched their arms towards a dapper Prince William as they urged him to shake their hands while he meandered down the red carpet with ease
Rock royalty: Tinie Tempah and Laura Mvula in a stunning plunging gown by The Gathering Goddess were joined on the red carpet by former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher and his wife Sara
Although the awards are yet to be announced, it has already been reported that Dame Helen Mirren is to collect her fourth BAFTA when the 67th ceremony.
Dame Helen has been selected for the prestigious BAFTA fellowship, which has previously been won by the likes of Lord Laurence Olivier, Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Alfred Hitchcock.
It will be presented to the celebrated actress by Prince William, but has previously won three awards between 1991 and 1993, all for her hard-hitting role as DCI Jane Tennison in writer Lynda La Plante’s Prime Suspect.
Plenty to catch up on: Steve Coogan and Michael Fassbender seemed to be deep in conversation as they arrived at the event
Blue beauty: Gillian Anderson looked radiant in a bandeau tonal blue silk gown for the awards
Cool customer: Matthew Modine and Caridad Rivera seemed in good spirits as they headed inside for a fun-filled night of entertainment
Bold and bright: TV presenter Claudia Winkleman injected a welcome bolt of colour to the red carpet in a bright fuchsia gown, while YouTube beauty blogger Tanya Burr followed suit in a pretty buttercup yellow ensemble
Man of the moment: Will Poulter, nominated for Rising Star, headed inside as he prepared for one of the biggest nights of his life
Flying the flag for the Brits: Ruth Wilson rocked an unusual silver trouser suit and a crisp white shirt, while Jemima Roper chose a feminine and flirty minidress
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