Brokeback Mountain just pipped Walk The Line to the Golden Globe post with four gongs.
And although some of the British big hopes such as Keira Knightley and Judi Dench will be putting their ornaments back on the mantelpiece, Rachel Weisz walked away with the best supporting actress gong.
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Kate Winslet failed to convert either of her best actress nominations to a win at the Baftas and was absent when Imelda Staunton pipped her to the post for her role in abortionist drama Vera Drake.
But the biggest cheer of the night on the red carpet went to Clive Owen, who won best supporting actor for Closer - definitely the people's favourite.
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The Baftas have put British darling Kate Winslet up for best actress for BOTH Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind and Finding Neverland - just as they did with Scarlett Johansson last year.
Jamie Foxx is nominated for best actor (Ray) and best supporting actor (Collateral).
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