The BAFTAs, or the British Academy Awards, were held last night, and in a sign of what I believe is to come for the Oscars this year, The Artist was the big winner, as well as Jean Dujardin, who won for best actor. He had a very busy weekend, flying from Paris to New York for a live taping of “Saturday Night Live,” before heading back to England to accept his awards. Here’s his very sweet acceptance speech.

Meanwhile, Meryl undeservedly took home best actress, but it was kind of worth it after Colin Firth rescued her shoe all Prince Charming-like.

Here is the list of all the winners.

Best Picture: The Artist

Best Actor: Jean Dujardin - The Artist

Best Actress: Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady

Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist

Best Supporting actress: Octavia Spencer - The Help

Best Supporting actor: Christopher Plummer - Beginners

Best Animated film: Rango

Best Documentary: Senna

Most Outstanding British film: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Best Film not in the English language: The Skin I Live In

Most Outstanding debut: Tyrannosaur

Best Adapted screenplay: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Bridget O’Connor and Peter Straughan

Best Original screenplay: The Artist - Michel Hazanavicius

Best Original score: The Artist - Ludovic Bource

The Rising star award: Adam Deacon

The Academy fellowship: Martin Scorsese

Most Outstanding contribution to British cinema: John Hurt

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