Richard E. Grant

Actor is hosting the ceremony for the first time this year.

He did not, however, have to give up his Best Actor award for King Richard. [Eddie Murphy referenced the incident at the Golden Globes.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/eddie-murphy-golden-globes-will-smith-b2259871.html) [Read the full list of this year’s Bafta winners, as they are announced, here.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/bafta-film-award-winners-2023-b2282881.html) [Ellie Harrison](/author/ellie-harrison) Comments [Richard E Grant](/topic/richard-e-grant) wasted no time referencing “The Slap” in his opening speech at the [Baftas](/topic/baftas) on Sunday night (19 February).

BAFTA hosts Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond have received a positive reaction from viewers during this year's award ceremony. Grant opened the show in ...

Other winners include Aftersun, All Quiet on the Western Front and Everything Everywhere All At Once. This content is imported from Twitter. This Morning's Alison Hammond then joined Grant on stage, and the reaction from viewers was similarly positive.

Gloucestershire-based actor is hosting the star-studded award ceremony.

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The British actor and show host told audiences that 'on my watch no one gets slapped tonight'.

except on the back.” except on the back [Baftas](/topic/baftas), Grant said that the only slaps being received on Sunday would be “on the back”.

Richard E. Grant has spoken about how lonely he is since the death of his beloved wife Joan, but the actor has found comfort in writing a book inspired by ...

Ricard also became stepfather to Joan’s son, Tom. “I was working at Shepperton and I got a call to say that Joan was in an ambulance. Richard added: “I think that sort of thing either splits a couple up, because that person doesn’t come up with the compassion or support you need, or it binds you in a way that nothing else can.” [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/), he said: “When I was away I spoke to her on the phone a lot and wrote every day – and I couldn’t think of a better way of making some kind of commitment. [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/), he said: “Our worst time was the loss of our first child. The couple tied the knot in 1986 and went on to have a daughter, Olivia. [admitted being in a “well of grief”](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/richard-e-grant-admits-well-28325715) after nursing his dialect coach wife - who he affectionately called Monkee-mine - until she [died at their Cotswolds cottage](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-richard-e-grants-wife-24901338) at the age of 71. [Radio Times](https://www.radiotimes.com/), Richard revealed the hardest part of his day is in the evening. He shared: “It was healing because once you’ve dealt with the funeral and the bureaucracy of death – you have to fill in forms. Joan was in fact married to someone else at the time, but she fell “madly in love” with Richard while giving him private acting lessons and they eventually became a couple. [They even got a royal visitor in the form as King Charles](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/richard-e-grants-wife-secret-24960554), then the Prince of Wales, who the couple befriended some 20 years earlier at Highgrove. Grant](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/richard-e-grant) lost his beloved wife of 35 years [Joan Washington](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-richard-e-grants-wife-24901338) to lung cancer in September 2021.

BAFTA host Richard E. Grant gave a riproaring open to the 2023 BAFTA show.

Addressing the guests in his monologue, he said, “Everyone here started with one lucky break,” before telling a story about how Withnail and I only came to him after Daniel Day-Lewis turned it down. “Start working out your monologue at least a year in advance”; “Don’t pick a fight with Judi Dench”; and “Don’t invest in Helen Mirren’s cryptocurrency, she’s a scammer.” Grant](https://deadline.com/tag/richard-e-grant/) rocked up to the 2023 [BAFTA](https://deadline.com/tag/bafta/) Film Awards in the Batmobile at the advice of Steve Martin, he revealed in a video skit that kicked off his BAFTA monologue tonight.

The actor struggled to hold back tears when taking a moment to remember those from the world of cinema who've sadly died over the past year.

But so hard for Richard to introduce this segment after losing his wife. Let’s take a moment to remember them now.” They tweeted: “That was a great speech, you don't have to be funny, just sincere. Richard kept things running as smoothly as they could on stage but struggled when it came to remembering those from the film community who’d passed away over the past 12 months. Richard paused as he took a breath to try and regain his composure before he added: “Over the last 12 months.” “Tonight is a celebration of film in all its mad, sad, funny, frightening, and thought-provoking forms,” Richard said ahead of the in-memoriam segment.

Richard E. Grant fought back tears as he introduced the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 BAFTAs before an emotional montage paid tribute to the likes of Dame ...

Actor is hosting the ceremony for the first time this year.

He did not, however, have to give up his Best Actor award for King Richard. [Eddie Murphy referenced the incident at the Golden Globes.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/eddie-murphy-golden-globes-will-smith-b2259871.html) [Read the full list of this year’s Bafta winners, as they are announced, here.](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/bafta-film-award-winners-2023-b2282881.html) [Richard E Grant](/topic/richard-e-grant) wasted no time referencing “The Slap” in his opening speech at the [Baftas](/topic/baftas) on Sunday night (19 February).

While actor Richard, 65, took to the main stage This Morning's Alison, 48, interviewed stars behind the scenes .

The biggest night in British film returned on Sunday evening with actor Richard E. All Quiet On The Western Front - WINNER All Quiet On The Western Front I want to see the awards, not this tongue job! Others concluded, 'Alison Hammond segments are just dead air. Is it for bbc America for commercials?? BEST FILM - All Quiet on the Western Front One wrote: 'Why is the Alison Hammond bit there? [While actor Richard, 65, took to the main stage ](/tvshowbiz/article-11769699/Richard-E-Grant-holds-tears-reflects-stars-film-TV-industry-died.html)This Morning's [Alison, 48, interviewed stars behind the scenes](/tvshowbiz/article-11769753/BAFTAs-2023-Host-Alison-Hammond-branded-annoying-unimpressed-viewers.html). With another adding: 'Dream team!' and '[They] are always fab. You are always fab. Grant and Allison Hammond ](/tvshowbiz/article-11769547/BAFTA-Awards-2023-winners-list.html)were praised by viewers following Sunday's ceremony branding them a 'dream team'.

The BAFTAs were hosted by none other than Richard E. Grant, the brilliant acting icon known for his wonderful performances in classics such as 'Withnail and ...

It all goes back to when I was seven, and I was given a watch. My parents had been to Switzerland, and I got one as a birthday present. My wife once gave me a Cartier watch, and I would love a Patek Philippe. Many fans also noted that Grant actually wore two watches to the BAFTAs, wondering if there was a specific reason for his choice. After taking a pause to regain his composure, Grant added: “Over the last 12 months… While Grant has established a loyal global following due to the strength of his early roles, the actor has continued to deliver outstanding work in some of his recent projects, such as Can You Ever Forgive Me?, which earned multiple prestigious accolades.

There is a heartbreaking reason behind why Richard E Grant was wearing two watches at the BAFTA Awards 2023 on Sunday night.

I want to see the awards, not this tongue job! All Quiet On The Western Front - WINNER Others concluded, 'Alison Hammond segments are just dead air. Is it for bbc America for commercials?? One wrote: 'Why is the Alison Hammond bit there? [BAFTA hosts Richard and Alison ](/tvshowbiz/article-11769547/BAFTA-Awards-2023-winners-list.html)were praised by viewers following Sunday's ceremony who branded them a 'dream team'.