Before Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought “Murder” to the dance floor, she delivered retro glamour on the red carpet at the 2024 BAFTA Awards on Sunday in London.
“It’s hopefully where I’m heading in my old age…Elizabeth Taylor caftans,” Ellis-Bextor said of her look by Antonio Riva. “My New Year’s revolution was more caftans.”
The pop star arrived in a black dress featuring embroidered tulle and a crewneck bodice embellished with colorful beads and 3D floral appliqué. Boosting the retro effect, she styled her hair in a ’60s-inspired half-updo. Her makeup included a wing-tipped eyeliner and pink eyeshadow.
Ellis-Bextor, who performed her hit song “Murder on the Dancefloor” from the “Saltburn” soundtrack, shared on the red carpet that she’s looking forward to seeing Barry Keoghan again after meeting him at the film’s Los Angles premiere. “I’m very much hoping he’s not traumatized by hearing ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ tonight,” she said, referencing the actor’s final scene in the film, in which he dances nude to the song — a moment that went viral and gave the 2001 song a chart-topping revival. Keoghan earned a Best Leading Actor nomination for his role.
Ellis-Bextor sang the tune in a Sophie Couture black dress with a deep-V sweetheart neckline and a voluminous peplum high-low tulle skirt.
The 77th British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs. The annual ceremony honors the year’s best productions and performances in the movie industry, both foreign and national. Prince William serves as its president. Held at Royal Festival Hall, this year’s show is hosted by “Doctor Who” star David Tennant.
