2026 BAFTA Awards: Best Alan Cumming moments, full list of winners - Los Angeles Times
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by Emily ZemlerFebruary 23, 2026
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The 2026 BAFTA Awards delivered an unforgettable surprise when British actor Robert Aramayo won the Leading Actor award for his role in *I Swear*, beating favorites like Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Aramayo, who also claimed the Rising Star honor earlier in the evening for his portrayal of real-life Tourette syndrome advocate John Davidson, was visibly overwhelmed by the win, calling it "unbelievable" and paying tribute to fellow nominee Ethan Hawke, who inspired him during a Juilliard School visit years ago. The ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, saw *I Swear* take home three awards, with its presence sparking controversy due to Davidson’s involuntary outbursts, which were audible in the hall but edited out of the BBC broadcast.
The event opened with Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presenting the Special Visual Effects award, but it was Aramayo’s win that stole the show. Cumming handled the situation deftly, explaining to viewers that Davidson’s use
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/23/2026