Baftas 2001: In pictures

Hollywood's A-list mixed with the best of British acting talent at 2001's Bafta Film Awards, toasting the cream of global cinema achievement from last year.

Billy Elliot's teenage star Jamie Bell emerged triumphant as he takes the coveted best actor award

Quills star Geoffrey Rush shoulders up to Chocolat actress Juliette Binoche

Gladiator star Russell Crowe missed out on the best actor title but saw his movie scoop the most awards

Quills actress Kate Winslett added British glamour to the evening's events

Billy Elliot star Julie Walters expressed her affection for her Bafta for best supporting actress

Christina Ricci (L) presented Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Michelle Yeoh win one of the film's four awards

Billy Elliot 's debut director Stephen Daldry was "delighted" his movie won three Baftas

Almost Famous star Kate Hudson - with husband Chris Robinson - looks happy despite losing out on the best actress award

Bafta's best director Ang Lee with Michelle Yeoh, star of his award-winning movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

British acting legend Albert Finney - recently winning acclaim in Erin Brockovich - wins a Bafta fellowship