BIFA 2018: Olivia Colman looks sensational in a black satin gown as she leads the winners at British Independent Film Awards while honouring Best Supporting Actress Rachel Weisz

By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline

Published: 19:21 EST, 2 December 2018 | Updated: 03:54 EST, 3 December 2018

Olivia Colman had much to celebrate at the 21st British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday evening as she toasted both hers and Rachel Weisz's wins for their film The Favourite.

The leading lady, 44, hilariously toted a cardboard cut out of her co-stars head around the event as she posed with her gong on the red carpet after being presented with the award.

Olivia was honoured with the best actress award and although Rachel was absent from the ceremony, Olivia ensured that her best supporting actress win was duly noted.

Golden girl: Olivia Coleman had much to celebrate at the 21st British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday evening as she toasted both hers and Rachel Weizs' wins for their film The Favourite
Golden girl: Olivia Coleman had much to celebrate at the 21st British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday evening as she toasted both hers and Rachel Weizs' wins for their film The Favourite
Golden girl: Olivia Coleman had much to celebrate at the 21st British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday evening as she toasted both hers and Rachel Weizs' wins for their film The Favourite

Golden girl: Olivia Colman had much to celebrate at the 21st British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday evening as she toasted both hers and Rachel Weisz's wins for their film The Favourite

The Crown star opted for the silky number which elegantly wrapped across her chest and paired it with some sparkling floral design earrings and statement rings.

She accentuated her natural beauty with a subtle smokey eye and a pink lip, while wearing her cropped locks in a natural wavy style as she beamed for the camera.

Showing support for Rachel, Olivia held up the cardboard face throughout the evening and even kissed it as she posed for snaps with the awards. 

Joker: The leading lady, 44, hilariously toted a cardboard cut out of her co-stars head around the event as she posed with her gong on the red carpet after being presented with the award
Joker: The leading lady, 44, hilariously toted a cardboard cut out of her co-stars head around the event as she posed with her gong on the red carpet after being presented with the award

Joker: The leading lady, 44, hilariously toted a cardboard cut out of her co-stars head around the event as she posed with her gong on the red carpet after being presented with the award

Lifetime achievement: Joining Olivia at the event and looking radiant as she accepted the The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to acting, was Dame Judi Dench
Lifetime achievement: Joining Olivia at the event and looking radiant as she accepted the The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to acting, was Dame Judi Dench
Lifetime achievement: Joining Olivia at the event and looking radiant as she accepted the The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to acting, was Dame Judi Dench

Lifetime achievement: Joining Olivia at the event and looking radiant as she accepted the The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to acting, was Dame Judi Dench

Joining Olivia at the event and looking radiant as she accepted the The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to acting, was Dame Judi Dench.

The veteran actress wore an elegant grey velvet jacket over a simple black top, which she added glamour to with a glitzy jewelled necklace and a pair of studded earrings.

Judi clutched her lifetime achievement gong with ring-clad hands as she appeared in high spirits on the red carpet. 

Beaming: The Crown star opted for the silky number which elegantly wrapped across her chest and paired it with some sparkling floral design earrings and statement rings as she posed with presenter Josh O'Connor 

Beaming: The Crown star opted for the silky number which elegantly wrapped across her chest and paired it with some sparkling floral design earrings and statement rings as she posed with presenter Josh O'Connor 

What a woman! Olivia accepted Rachel's best supporting actress on behalf of her co-star and appeared to be having a giggle
What a woman! Olivia accepted Rachel's best supporting actress on behalf of her co-star and appeared to be having a giggle

What a woman! Olivia accepted Rachel's best supporting actress on behalf of her co-star and appeared to be having a giggle

Winner: She accentuated her natural beauty with a subtle smokey eye and a pink lip, while wearing her cropped locks in a natural wavy style as she beamed for the camera

Winner: She accentuated her natural beauty with a subtle smokey eye and a pink lip, while wearing her cropped locks in a natural wavy style as she beamed for the camera

Dream team: Everywhere Olivia went, Rachel joined her under her arm in an amusing fashion as she made her way around the event
Dream team: Everywhere Olivia went, Rachel joined her under her arm in an amusing fashion as she made her way around the event

Dream team: Everywhere Olivia went, Rachel joined her under her arm in an amusing fashion as she made her way around the event

Felicity Jones was also dressed to impress when she attended the event as she picked up her accolade, looking super chic in a white suit as she rocked the red carpet in style, flashing a big grin.  

The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star wore her brunette locks pulled back in a bun and accessorised with chic earrings.

The British beauty follows in the footsteps of an illustrious group of past recipients of the Variety Award.

Chic: Felicity Jones was also dressed to impress when she attended the event as she picked up her accolade, looking super chic in a white suit as she rocked the red carpet in style, flashing a big grin
Chic: Felicity Jones was also dressed to impress when she attended the event as she picked up her accolade, looking super chic in a white suit as she rocked the red carpet in style, flashing a big grin
Chic: Felicity Jones was also dressed to impress when she attended the event as she picked up her accolade, looking super chic in a white suit as she rocked the red carpet in style, flashing a big grin

Chic: Felicity Jones was also dressed to impress when she attended the event as she picked up her accolade, looking super chic in a white suit as she rocked the red carpet in style, flashing a big grin

English rose: The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star wore her brunette locks pulled back in a bun and accessorised with chic earrings
English rose: The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star wore her brunette locks pulled back in a bun and accessorised with chic earrings

English rose: The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story star wore her brunette locks pulled back in a bun and accessorised with chic earrings

Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren have all been honoured with the title in the past. 

Felicity commented: 'It’s an incredible honor to receive this award and, in doing so, to join such an illustrious and inspiring group of filmmakers and actors.

'To support the British film industry on the global stage is a huge privilege and something I feel very proud and lucky to be a part of.'

Best actor: Joe Cole looked dapper in a navy two-piece suit and turtle neck combo as he posed with the Best Actor award for A Prayer Before Dawn
Best actor: Joe Cole looked dapper in a navy two-piece suit and turtle neck combo as he posed with the Best Actor award for A Prayer Before Dawn
Best actor: Joe Cole looked dapper in a navy two-piece suit and turtle neck combo as he posed with the Best Actor award for A Prayer Before Dawn

Best actor: Joe Cole looked dapper in a navy two-piece suit and turtle neck combo as he posed with the Best Actor award for A Prayer Before Dawn

Sweet: Jodie Whittaker and Alessandro Nivola appeared to share a sweet moment as she awarded him the gong for Best Supporting Actor 

Sweet: Jodie Whittaker and Alessandro Nivola appeared to share a sweet moment as she awarded him the gong for Best Supporting Actor 

Lady in red: Depsite flying across the pond Emma Stone didn't pick up an award for her supporting actress role in The Favourite
Lady in red: Depsite flying across the pond Emma Stone didn't pick up an award for her supporting actress role in The Favourite

Lady in red: Depsite flying across the pond Emma Stone didn't pick up an award for her supporting actress role in The Favourite 

BIFA said in a statement: 'The award recipients have all had exceptional careers spanning award-winning independent films and the biggest of Hollywood blockbusters. Felicity Jones is no exception.

'She is a remarkable actress and we’re delighted to be able to celebrate her spectacular international achievements on home turf.'

Felicity is best known for her role in The Theory of Everything, for which she garnered Academy and Golden Globe nominations.

Fooling around: Emma looked sensational in a red satin gown with a matching lip as she chatted to winner Olivia Coleman and Yorgos Lanthimos

Fooling around: Emma looked sensational in a red satin gown with a matching lip as she chatted to winner Olivia Coleman and Yorgos Lanthimos

Smart: Russell Tovey presented one of the awards on stage wearing a tailored suit and white tie

Smart: Russell Tovey presented one of the awards on stage wearing a tailored suit and white tie

Smooth: Russel put on an animated display as he addressed the audience during the Independent Film ceremony
Smooth: Russel put on an animated display as he addressed the audience during the Independent Film ceremony

Smooth: Russel put on an animated display as he addressed the audience during the Independent Film ceremony

Elated: Clearly overjoyed with her win, Jessie Buckley celebrated her gong for Most Promising Newcomer
Elated: Clearly overjoyed with her win, Jessie Buckley celebrated her gong for Most Promising Newcomer
Elated: Clearly overjoyed with her win, Jessie Buckley celebrated her gong for Most Promising Newcomer

Elated: Clearly overjoyed with her win, Jessie Buckley celebrated her gong for Most Promising Newcomer

Wow: Jessie looked incredible in a Victorian style gown with sheer lace sleeves and a silver chain choker
Wow: Jessie looked incredible in a Victorian style gown with sheer lace sleeves and a silver chain choker

Wow: Jessie looked incredible in a Victorian style gown with sheer lace sleeves and a silver chain choker after being awarded the gong for Beast

Glowing: Ellie Bamber wowed in a fuchsia dress with puff sleeves as she presented Best British Short Film

Glowing: Ellie Bamber wowed in a fuchsia dress with puff sleeves as she presented Best British Short Film

Squad: Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara won the gong for Best Documentary  Evelyn, presented by Gwilym Lee and Phoebe Fox

Squad: Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara won the gong for Best Documentary  Evelyn, presented by Gwilym Lee and Phoebe Fox

Group photo: Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Emma Stone and Olivia Colman - Best British Independent Film - 'The Favourite', presented by Martin Freeman British Independent Film Awards, Press Room, Old Billingsgate

Group photo: Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, Emma Stone and Olivia Colman - Best British Independent Film - 'The Favourite', presented by Martin Freeman British Independent Film Awards, Press Room, Old Billingsgate

Cute: Olivia and Emma caught up during the evening before posing for a picture with director of The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos
Cute: Olivia and Emma caught up during the evening before posing for a picture with director of The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos

Cute: Olivia and Emma caught up during the evening before posing for a picture with director of The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos

Proud Cute: Yorgos was awarded Best Independent Film for his film The Favourite at the event on Sunday

Proud Cute: Yorgos was awarded Best Independent Film for his film The Favourite at the event on Sunday

Happy: Jodie Whittaker appeared ecstatic to be presenting the Best Supporting Actor award before handing it to Alessandro Nivola
Happy: Jodie Whittaker appeared ecstatic to be presenting the Best Supporting Actor award before handing it to Alessandro Nivola

Happy: Jodie Whittaker appeared ecstatic to be presenting the Best Supporting Actor award before handing it to Alessandro Nivola

Handsome: Alessandro looked very dapper as he accepted his award for his performance in Disobedience 

Handsome: Alessandro looked very dapper as he accepted his award for his performance in Disobedience 

Hunky: He opted for a classic look including a black suit and tie and crisp white shirt for the glitzy do
Hunky: He opted for a classic look including a black suit and tie and crisp white shirt for the glitzy do

Hunky: He opted for a classic look including a black suit and tie and crisp white shirt for the glitzy do

Best breakthrough: Jacqui Davies - Breakthrough Producer - 'Ray and Liz', presented by Hugh Skinner and Alexa Davies

Best breakthrough: Jacqui Davies - Breakthrough Producer - 'Ray and Liz', presented by Hugh Skinner and Alexa Davies

Debut display: Richard Billingham was given the Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director for his film Ray and Liz presented by Naomi Ackie
Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara - Best Documentary - 'Evelyn'

Debut display: Richard Billingham was given the Douglas Hickox Award for Best Debut Director for his film Ray and Liz presented by Naomi Ackie 

All in black: Mary Miles Thomas with the Discovery Award for 'Voyageuse', with Chris Noth (left) and Elliott Grove

All in black: Mary Miles Thomas with the Discovery Award for 'Voyageuse', with Chris Noth (left) and Elliott Grove

Champions: Jacqui Davies with the Breakthrough Producer award and Mary Miles Thomas with the Discovery Award
Champions: Jacqui Davies with the Breakthrough Producer award and Mary Miles Thomas with the Discovery Award

Champions: Jacqui Davies with the Breakthrough Producer award and Mary Miles Thomas with the Discovery Award

BIFA 2018 WINNERS IN FULL:

Best British Independent Film 

American Animals

Beast

Disobedience

The Favourite - WINNER

You Were Never Really Here

 

Best International Independent Film

Capernaum

Cold War

The Rider

Roma - WINNER 

Shoplifters

 

Best Screenplay 

 Bart Layton - American Animals

Michael Pearce - Beast

Sebastian Lelio and Rebecca Lenkiewicz - Disobedience

Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara - The Favourite - WINNER

Lynne Ramsay - You Were Never Really Here

 

Best Director

Bart Layton - American Animals

Michael Pearce - Beast

Yorgos Lanthimos - The Favourite - WINNER

Andrew Haigh - Lean On Pete

Lynne Ramsay - You Were Never Really Here  

 

 Best British Short

The Big Day - WINNER

Bitter Sea

The Field

Pommel

To Know Him

 Best Actor

Rupert Everett - The Happy Prince

Charlie Plummer - Lean On Pete

Joe Cole - A Prayer Before Dawn - WINNER

Steve Coogan - Stan & Ollie

Joaquin Phoenix - You Were Never Really Here

 

Best Actress

Jessie Buckley - Beast

Rachel Weisz - Disobedience

Gemma Arterton - The Escape

Olivia Colman - The Favourite - WINNER

Maxine Peake - Funny Cow

 

Best Supporting Actor

Evan Peters - American Animals

Barry Keoghan - American Animals

Dominic West - Colette

Alessandro Nivola - Disobedience WINNER

 Steve Buscemi - Lean On Pete

 

Best Supporting Actress 

Molly Wright - Apostasy 

Rachel McAdams - Disobedience

Emma Stone - The Favourite

Rachel Weisz - The Favourite - WINNER

Nina Arianda - Stan & Ollie

 

Most Promising Newcomer

Molly Wright - Apostasy

Jessie Buckley - Beast WINNER

Michaela Coel - Been So Long

Liv Hill - Jellyfish

Marcus Rutherford - Obey

 

Richard Harris Award

Dame Judi Dench - WINNER

 

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