Lily Allen leads glamorous line-up of celebs at 2026 British Academy Film Awards’ pre-party in London

British popstar Lily Allen has led the glamorous line-up of celebrities who scrubbed up for the 2026 British Academy Film Awards’ pre-party in London on Sunday.

Ahead of the awards, the singer turned heads on the red carpet in a bright orange and yellow plaid Chanel co-ord.

The Smile and Not Fair hitmaker, who is set to perform in Perth in October as part of her Australian tour, recently made a return to the charts with her raw new album West End Girl, which sent social media into a frenzy.

Allen was pictured in a striking ensemble on Sunday, featuring a tailored coat and knee-length skirt, complete with sheer tights, a mini black Chanel handbag, and patent pointed-toe heels.

The 40-year-old let the vibrant outfit steal the spotlight, opting to sweep her black hair into an updo while leaving her signature blunt fringe on display.

Politically charged thriller One Battle After Another and blues-steeped epic Sinners are leading the race for the BAFTAs, with the two jostling for supremacy over the awards season.

Australian treasure and Golden Globe-winner Rose Byrne, who is up for a BAFTA award for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, also made an elegant appearance in a sleek black V-neck dress.

Heartthrob actor Jacob Elordi and costume and production designer Fiona Crombie are among other Aussie products who are nominated for an award at the annual awards ceremony which is Britain’s top movie honours.

Most BAFTA winners are chosen by 8500 members of the UK academy of industry professionals.