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It seems Elliott Spencer wasn’t the only one left green with envy by Stephen Fry ’s opening speech kiss-a-thon at the BAFTAs.
“I've seen what Ed Norton does on stage so I don't want him up here if you don't mind,” the newly married actor joked midway through his annual monologue.
He then walked into his audience of film stars, and was delighted to be afforded the attention not just of Norton, who planted a kiss on one cheek, but from his Birdman Michael Keaton as well.
“Oh, my God!” A flustered Fry cried.
“You've made a married man very happy. And another one very jealous.”
The other one not being comic writer Spencer. But actually Selma star Cuba Gooding Jr .
Strutting onto the stage to introduce the Best Supporting Actress Award, Gooding Jr said: “Hello everyone, it’s an honour to be here to present this award.
Elliott Spencer and Stephen Fry make their first public appearance as a married couple at a pre-BAFTAs party “However, before I do, can I say how deeply hurt I was that you didn’t choose to kiss me earlier, Stephen?
“What about the black man?”
Show all 21 1 /21Baftas 2015 red carpet Baftas 2015 red carpet Amy Adams in Lanvin Icy white with a touch of sparkle, this is a slick look from best actress nominee Amy Adams. From the bright white colour and the column silhouette to the sleek hairdo, Amy has nailed this look. The only exception is the tied-up belt which detract somewhat from the overall effect.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Julianne Moore in Tom Ford Julianne Moore's Givenchy haute couture gown at the Golden Globes is still our favourite look of awards season so far, however she is not far behind in this plunging neckline Tom Ford number. All the drama of an award season gown in fiery red with the addition of a good dose of sex appeal thanks to the daring neckline.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Rosamund Pike in Roland Mouret Considering some of Rosamund Pike’s previous choices this awards season, this gown by Roland Mouret is well a little dull. The form fitting black halter neck dress is a classic look but won’t be winning any awards in the innovation department.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Patricia Arquette in Pamella Roland Nominee Patricia Arquette has been a consistent appearance on best dressed lists. This plum red number is another great look, we are particularly fond of the Patricia’s choice of a quiff updo that gives the look a more modern feel.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Alice Eve in Schiaparelli Fans of Alice Eve may remember the flame dress the actress opted to wear to the 2013 BAFTAs. Unlike that, this black number was a rather safe choice; the only slight reprieve comes with the thigh high split, otherwise the dress and pulled back hair is rather ageing on Alice.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Olivia Grant in Jenny Packham We do feel for Olivia Grant who looks positively frozen in her slinky beaded gown by Jenny Packham. A striking look no doubt, if a little daring in the middle of a freezing cold February.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Kristin Scott Thomas in vintage Balmain The actress showed off her veteran red carpet status in a vintage design by Balmain. Kristin looks poised and stylish in this classic design artfully accessorised with whopping great diamond earrings.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Holliday Grainger in Antonio Beradi Monochrome is the most timeless of all colour combinations so a faultless choice for Holliday Grainger whose black and white gown with plunging neckline has something of a vintage feel to it.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Dianna Agron in Lanvin Glee star Dianna Agron opted for a red gown by Lanvin. The structural shapes on the bodice and wraparound skirt give it an extra edge that stops it becoming just another strapless dress.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Prada British actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw makes a very impressive BAFTA red carpet appearance in this lavender gown by Prada.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Lea Seydoux in Prada Lea Seydoux provides a breath of fresh air in this show-stopping pleated gown by Prada. The capped sleeves and pleating are pretty editions whilst the cut-out sections on the midriff ensure it doesn't look old fashioned.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Felicity Jones in Dior haute couture The young actress was lucky enough to wear this very special dress from the spring 2013 haute couture collection by Raf Simons for Christian Dior. The colour-block black and purple is a nice contrast from one-colour gowns and the flower embellishment is a pretty detail.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Reese Witherspoon in Stella McCartney A real coup for designer Stella McCartney dressing one of the biggest stars of tonight's red carpets. Unfortunately, Reese’s purple number while nice in theory seems a little ahem ill-fitting shall we say on the bust area.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Keira Knightley in Giambattista Valli haute couture It’s not easy to dress for formal occasions when you are expecting, however Keira Knightley has taken it in her stride with nothing less than a haute couture creation by Giambattista Valli. Extra points awarded for modern midi-length hemline and the leather jacket she arrived in.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Imelda Staunton in Vivienne Westwood Whilst we have a lot of love for Imelda Staunton, we can’t quite extend that to her choice of dress for the evening. The ruffled green number in shiny satin bares quite the resemblance to an 80s prom dress, and not in a good way.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Natalie Domer in Sophie Kah Perhaps Natalie Dormer has been borrowing from the Game of Thrones’ costume department - it would go some way to explain the gloves she’s chosen to team with what is otherwise a perfectly lovely dress.
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Baftas 2015 red carpet Laura Haddock in Ashlii Couture Laura Haddock looks every inch the fairytale princess in this tulle layered gown. However pretty the dress is, it's undeniably slightly bridal.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Jenna Coleman in Rochas The fabric may have an unfortunate likeness to curtains you might see at your Gran's, but the Rochas design complete with cut-out detail in the middle somehow still wins us over.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Monica Belluci in Alaia The model and actress brought a large dose of Italian glamour to the ceremony in this simple but effortlessly stylish black dress by Alaia.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Kara Tointon in Julien Macdonald It seems Kara Tointon is not yet ready to relinquish her Strictly Come Dancing crown, or at least this dress suggests she's clinging on to the costumes.
Baftas 2015 red carpet Laura Bailey in Emilia Wickstead Brides-to-be looking for something modern take note of this Emilia Wickstead artfully modelled by Laura Bailey.
Fry runs back onto the stage to kiss the actor’s cheek, at which point Gooding Jr. turns and catches him on the lips.
Watch it above.
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