Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael stands out in plunging bandeau top as she enjoys rare outing with beau Michael Fox at BAFTA Film Gala

They cemented their romance by moving in together last year.

And Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael was the picture of happiness on Friday, as she attended the BAFTA Film Gala with her co-star and boyfriend Michael Fox.

The actress, 32, made a bold statement in a plunging asymmetrical top with skinny green trousers as she arrived with her dapper partner, as they arrived for the star-studded bash in London's Savoy Hotel.

Cosy: Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael was the picture of happiness on Friday, as she attended the BAFTA Film Gala with her co-star and boyfriend Michael Fox

Cosy: Downton Abbey star Laura Carmichael was the picture of happiness on Friday, as she attended the BAFTA Film Gala with her co-star and boyfriend Michael Fox

Opting to forego the usual glamorous gown or party frock, Laura made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived for the evening, sporting the pretty floral bandeau top which boasted a quirky frill trim.

The frill trim - knotted at the waist - reached all the way to the floor, giving the illusion to some that it was part of some dress.

Adding to the look Laura was sporting the tight forest green capri bottoms with pale pink strapped heels, and her blonde bobbed tresses in a loosely curled style.

Meanwhile Michael was looking totally dapper in a sharp navy blue suit with a classic black tie as he walked the red carpet, in a rare outing for the couple since they supposedly sparked up a romance last year.

Sensational: The actress, 32, made a bold statement in a plunging asymmetrical top boasting a quirky frilled trim

Sensational: The actress, 32, made a bold statement in a plunging asymmetrical top boasting a quirky frilled trim

In April Michael confirmed that he and Laura had moved in together, and were even considering getting pet dog.

'We do live together now,' he told The Daily Mail

'We are thinking about getting a dog — a Border terrier. They’re really cool. We want a rescue dog.'

Meanwhile the couple have been back at work filming the much-anticipated film adaptation of Downton Abbey, which is set to be released this September. 

Laura played the unlucky-in-love Lady Edith Grantham, while Michael played illiterate footman Andrew Parker.

The film is expected to pick up right where the series came to an end on New Year's Eve in 1925 when the Downton residents and staff were filled with utter joy.

Dressed to impress: Foregoing the usual frocks, Laura donned skinny forest green trousers with the ensemble and accessorised with blush pink strapped heels

Dressed to impress: Foregoing the usual frocks, Laura donned skinny forest green trousers with the ensemble and accessorised with blush pink strapped heels

Other stars set to reprise their roles for the movie include Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Kevin Doyle, Harry Hadden-Paton, Rob James-Collier, Phyllis Logan and Sophie McShera.

New faces will also be welcomed onto the Downton Abbey scene, including: Imelda Staunton, Geraldine James, David Haig, Simon Jones, Tuppence Middleton, Kate Phillips and Stephen Campbell Moore.

The movie is set for a European release on September 13, 2019, and US release on September 20, 2019. 

Chic: The star was in attendance for the bash after being hard at work filming the big-screen adaptation of Downton Abbey

Chic: The star was in attendance for the bash after being hard at work filming the big-screen adaptation of Downton Abbey

2019 BAFTA NOMINATIONS

Best Film

Black KkKlansman

Green Book

The Favourite

Roma

A Star Is Born

Outstanding British Film  

Beast 

Bohemian Rhapsody 

The Favourite 

McQueen 

Stan & Ollie 

You Were Never Really Here 

Best Actor in a Leading Role 

Bradley Cooper - A Star Is Born

Christian Bale - Vice

Rami Malek - Bohemian Rhapsody

Steve Coogan - Stan and Ollie

Viggo Mortensen - Green Book

Lavish: Olivia Colman is nominated for Best Leading Actress, while Rachel Weisz is also up for Supporting Actress

Lavish: Olivia Colman is nominated for Best Leading Actress, while Rachel Weisz is also up for Supporting Actress

Best Actress in a Leading Role 

Glenn Close - The Wife

Lady Gaga - A Star Is Born

Melissa McCarthy - Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Olivia Colman - The Favourite

Viola Davis - Widows

Best Direction 

Spike Lee - Black KkKlansman

Pawel Pawlikowski - Cold War

Yorgos Lanthimos - The Favourite

Alfonso Cuarón - Roma

Bradley Cooper - A Star Is Born

Best Actor in a Supporting Role 

Adam Driver - Black KkKlansman

Mahershala Ali - Green Book

Richard E Grant - Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Sam Rockwell - Vice

Timothee Chalamet - Beautiful Boy

Winner this time? Gaga will again compete with Glenn Close for The Wife, who beat her at the Golden Globes result

Winner this time? Gaga will again compete with Glenn Close for The Wife, who beat her at the Golden Globes result

Best Actress in a Supporting Role 

Amy Adams - Vice

Claire Foy - First Man

Emma Stone - The Favourite

Margot Robbie - Mary, Queen of Scots

Rachel Weisz - The Favourite

Outstanding Debut by a British Director, Writer or Producer

Apostasy - Daniel Kokotajlo 

Beast - Michael Pearce and Lauren Dark 

A Cambodian Spring - Chris Kelly 

Pili - Leanne Welham and Sophie Harman

Ray & Liz - Richard Billingham and Jacqui Davies 

Best Film Not in the English Language

Capernaum 

Cold War 

Dogman 

Roma 

Shoplifters 

Legendary: Incredibles 2 will compete for Best Animated Film

Legendary: Incredibles 2 will compete for Best Animated Film

Best Short Film

73 Cows

Bachelor

The Blue Door

The Field

Wale

Best Short Animation

I'm OK

Marfa

Roughhouse

Best Animated Film

Incredibles 2

Isle of Dogs

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

British hope: Christian Bale is the favourite to take home Leading Actor for playing Dick Cheney (above) in Vice

British hope: Christian Bale is the favourite to take home Leading Actor for playing Dick Cheney (above) in Vice

Honoured: While Bohemian Rhapsody was snubbed for Best Film, Rami Malek will compete for Leading Actor 

Honoured: While Bohemian Rhapsody was snubbed for Best Film, Rami Malek will compete for Leading Actor 

Best Documentary

Free Solo

McQueen

RBG

They Shall Not Grow Old

Three Identical Strangers

Best Cinematography

Bohemian Rhapsody

Cold War

The Favourite

First Man

Roma

Best Sound

Bohemian Rhapsody

First Man

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

A Quiet Place

A Star Is Born

Best Film Music

BlackkKlansman

If Beale Street Could Talk

Isle of Dogs

Mary Poppins Returns

A Star Is Born

Important: Peter Jackson's acclaimed war film They Shall Not Grow Old is up for Best Documentary

Important: Peter Jackson's acclaimed war film They Shall Not Grow Old is up for Best Documentary

Best Production Design

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The Favourite

First Man

Mary Poppins Returns

Roma

Best Costume Design

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Bohemian Rhapsody

The Favourite

Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Queen of Scots

Best Editing

Bohemian Rhapsody

The Favourite

First Man

Roma

Vice

Best Special Visual Effects

Avengers: Infinity War

Black Panther

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

First Man

Ready Player One

Nods: A Star Is Born has scored the same number of BAFTA nominations as its rival Bohemian Rhapsody, with seven chances

Nods: A Star Is Born has scored the same number of BAFTA nominations as its rival Bohemian Rhapsody, with seven chances

Best Makeup and Hair

Bohemian Rhapsody

The Favourite

Mary Queen of Scots

Stan & Ollie

Vice

Best Original Screenplay

Cold War

The Favourite

Green Book

Roma

Vice

Best Adapted Screenplay

BlacKkKlansman

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

First Man

If Beale Street Could Talk

A Star Is Born

BAFTA Rising Star Award  

Letitia Wright

Lakeith Stanfield

Barry Keoghan

Cynthia Erivo

Jessie Buckley

 

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Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael enjoys rare outing with beau Michael Fox at BAFTA Film Gala 

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