Stars were sent a letter requesting they wear black to the awards in February.

The movement has gathered support today from many who’ll be attending, including Gemma Arterton, Emma Thompson and Daisy Ridley.

The colour choice is in support of the Time’s Up initiative against sexual harassment in the industry.

This follows a similar display of solidarity at the Golden Globes and is expected to be mimicked at the OSCARS in March.

Joanna Lumley will host this year’s BAFTA ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on the eighteenth of February.

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