17 Black British Stars Who Were Absolute Stunners At The BAFTA TV Awards

Michaela Coel was the big winner for her groundbreaking series "I May Destroy You"

Michaela Coel / Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

By Essence · Updated June 7, 2021

At the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards, Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You walked away the big winner of the evening with five awards, including best mini-series. The proud Ghanian-Brit also claimed best leading actress for her role as a writer healing from a sexual assault.

But Coel wasn’t the only one who made a splash at the hybrid ceremony at London’s Television Centre Sunday night. Her fellow I May Destroy You costars, including Paapa Essiedu and Weruche Opia, were on hand to support their fearless leader, who also nabbed a best director: fiction award along with Sam Miller.

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Other big winners of the night were Small Axe's Malachi Kirby, who won best supporting actor and Anthony's Rakie Ayola, who was named best supporting actress.

Several actors from across the pond wowed on the red carpet, including The Good Fight's Cush Jumbo and Flacks' Sophie Okonedo. For more Black UK celebrities who attended the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards, take a scroll of these best dressed looks.

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