Carey Mulligan, 24, won best actress at the 2010 Baftas for her first starring role, in An Education.
Mulligan was up against actresses including Gabourey Sidibe for Precious, a hard-hitting story about a high school student coping with issues including illegitimate pregnancy and sexual abuse.
Bafta rising star Kristen Stewart earlier chatted on the red carpet to fans of the Twilight vampire movies.
The loudest red carpet reception at London's Royal Opera House was saved for Stewart�s Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, who was not nominated for an award.
Colin Firth was presented with his best actor award for A Single Man by last year�s best actress Kate Winslett.
Anne-Marie Duff, Anna Kendrick and Kristin Scott Thomas were all beaten to best supporting actress by Precious star Mo'Nique, who was not present at the Baftas.
Prince William joined film stars on the red carpet at the Baftas. At the start of the ceremony it was announced that the prince was the new president of Bafta.
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