McDormand edges out our Robbie
cause. As she picked up her prize for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, McDormand referenced her outfit in her speech. She said: “Thank you British film people - as Martin said, I have a little trouble with compliance.” After the audience cheered, she said: “But I want you to know I stand in full solidarity with my sisters tonight in black.” FRANCES McDormand has been named best actress at the British Academy Film Awards for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, edging out Australia’s Margot Robbie who was nominated for her role in I, Tonya.
Accepting the award, McDormand said she was “overwhelmed”.
“This is a film that is a hopeful one in lots of ways, but it is also an angry one,” she said.
“And as we have seen, sometimes anger is the only way to get people to listen and change, so we’re thrilled that Bafta has recognised this.”
Gary Oldman won best actor for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, while Allison Janney took out best supporting actress for playing ice skater Tonya Harding’s ferocious mother.
Janney praised her costars and the team behind the “beautiful movie,” which stars Robbie as the champion skater from the 1990s caught up in a tragicomic rivalry with competitor Nancy Kerrigan.
Janney is also up for an Academy Award at the Oscars on March 4.
Best supporting actor went to Sam Rockwell for Three Billboards, which was also named best film.