38 of the most stunning BAFTAs looks of all time

That year, Taylor won her first BAFTA for Best Actress for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?"

Taylor and Burton met on the set of the 1963 film "Cleopatra" and wed in 1964. They had an off-and-on romance, getting divorced and remarried — and then divorced again.

York won the Best Supporting Actress Award for her work in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"

Reeve would win Most Promising Newcomer that year for his iconic role in bringing Superman to life.

Seymour, who is perhaps best known for her work in the James Bond franchise, is pictured at the Bel Age Hotel in Los Angeles, California. During the 1991 awards ceremony, the London-based host, Noel Edmonds, spoke via satellite to Billy Connolly, who was hosting the ceremony from Los Angeles.

Beacham appeared on soap operas like "The Colbys" and "Dynasty."

Roberts, who looked elegant in this simple, maroon jersey dress, posed with her co-star, Rupert Everett, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in their hit movie.

The original James Bond skipped the tuxedo for an emerald kilt.

Kidman, who won for Best Actress for "The Hours," opted for the elegant simplicity of a white silk dress.

Blanchett won Best Supporting Actress that year for her role in "The Aviator."

Theron was nominated for Best Actress that year.

Cruz's dress had imagery reminscent of a snowy mountain forest.

The "Mary Poppins" actor has been nominated for three BAFTAs in her career.

The method actor won his third of his four BAFTAs during the 2008 ceremony for Best Actor for "There Will Be Blood."

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star wore Valentino couture.

Matching in black, Pitt wore a Tom Ford tux while Jolie's dress with a bolt of yellow was from Giorgio Armani's Privé collection.

Pinto, who had just shot to fame with the release of "Slumdog Millionaire," wore a peach dress designed by Oscar de la Renta.

During the ceremony, Mulligan won Best Actress for her role in "An Education."

Moore, who was nominated for Best Actress, radiated in a blue velvet dress designed by Ford. She won her first BAFTA in 2015 for Best Actress for "Still Alice."

The "Harry Potter" actress wore a nude, floor-length Valentino dress.

She teamed her bright yellow Christian Dior Haute Couture dress with a red lipstick that really made her look pop.

Mirren, who was nominated for Best Actress that year, looked like she stepped out of a fairy tale.

Bailey wore a Temperley London gown to the occasion.

The "James Bond" actress wore a plunging Gucci dress.

The French actress wore a flowing dress with cap sleeves.

Fans of "Doctor Who" are used to seeing Smith in a bow tie, though not quite so dressed up.

Meanwhile, Clarke wore a red hot Victoria Beckham gown.

She was nominated for both Best Actress (for "The Danish Girl") and Best Supporting Actress (for "Ex Machina") at the 2016 awards but did not take home either trophy.

The British actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Beasts Of No Nature."

The actress wore an embellished Chanel Couture "drouser," a dress-trouser hybrid, according to Harper's Bazaar.

The Best Actor nominee went for a white Burberry tuxedo jacket.

She wore a Tom Ford gown with emerald drop earrings by David Webb.

Kate Middleton stunned with an off-the-shoulder, floor-length Alexander McQueen gown emblazoned with white flowers.

Nyong'o also wore a "Time's Up" pin.

Ronan was nominated for Best Actress for her role in "Lady Bird" but lost to Frances McDormand.

Her regal dress was designed by Dior.

Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Beautiful Boy," stole the show in his silver, red, and black Haider Ackermann suit.

She wore a custom Versace gown to the award show, where she was nominated for best actress for "Marriage Story" and best supporting actress for her role in "Jojo Rabbit."

She wore a structured Prada column gown to accept her award for "Judy."

A BAFTAs regular attendee, Kate Middleton wore an Alexander McQueen gown she previously wore in 2012. At the award show, actor Brad Pitt made a joke about Prince Harry leaving the UK for California, and the Duke and Duchess' awkward reactions were caught on camera.