He sadly missed out on a Leading Actor gong at Sunday’s BAFTAs.
And Barry Keoghan brushed off his recent awards snub to join a slew of stars at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week on Monday.
The actor, 31, continued to show off his snazzy sense of style in a sharp camel co-ord teamed with a cream high-necked jumper as he arrived for the runway event.
Barry’s look consisted of a biker-inspired jacket teamed with matching trousers, layered under his chunky knit polo neck jumper.
Despite landing a nomination for Leading Actor for his role in Saltburn, Barry missed out on the prize to Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy.
Saltburn failed to translate its viral success into awards gold.
The film about a student at Oxford who becomes enthralled by a wealthier classmate and spends a summer at his sprawling estate, has become an internet sensation.
But sadly it failed to land a single award, despite nods for Outstanding British Film, Leading Actor Barry Keoghan, Supporting Actress Rosamund Pike, Supporting Actor Jacob Elordi and the film’s score.
However, the film did get a moment in the spotlight, thanks to a performance of Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
The song, released 22 years ago, had a scene-stealing moment in the final stages of the film and has since re-entered the charts.
Ellis-Bextor was joined by a team of dancers in sequins as she took to the stage in a dramatic black and orange gown with a full skirt as she performed the disco hit.
Oppenheimer proved to be the big winner on the night, earning seven gongs including Best Film, Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr and Director for Christopher Nolan.
Prince William attended the ceremony in London solo as his wife Kate Middleton continues her recovery from last month’s abdominal surgery.
Oppenheimer swept up in the big name categories, but it was closely followed by the surreal black comedy Poor Things.
It marked five awards for the film, as Emma Stone collected the Best Actress gong for her turn as Bella Baxter.
Cillian – who plays the titular role in Nolan’s atomic bomb saga – picked up the prize at the prestigious awards ceremony.
He triumphed against Bradley Cooper for Maestro, Colman Domingo for Rustin, Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers, Barry Keoghan for Saltburn and Teo Yoo for Past Lives.
Accepting the trophy, he said: ‘Oh boy, holy moly, thank you very, very much BAFTA.’
He paid tribute to ‘the most dynamic, kindest producer-director partnership in Hollywood: Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas, thank you for seeing something in me that I probably didn’t see in myself.’
The Irish actor said to Nolan: ‘Thank for always pushing me and demanding excellence because that is what you deliver time and time again.’
Nolan also acknowledged his ‘fellow nominees and my Oppenhomies’, adding: ‘I know it’s a cliche to say, but I’m in awe of you.’
He said J Robert Oppenheimer was a ‘colossally knotty character’, adding: ‘We have a space to debate and interrogate and investigate that complexity and it’s a privilege to be a part of this community with you all.
Downey Jr, 58, also collected a BAFTA for his role as Lewis Strauss in the Hollywood blockbuster, which has swept the board during the 2024 awards season.
This year’s London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday and ends on Tuesday.
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