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Friday, 11 November 2005, 12:58 GMT

In pictures: Bafta/LA awards

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Dame Elizabeth Taylor was among the stars honoured by Bafta/LA at a party in California. Master of ceremonies Craig Ferguson called her "a towering beauty".

Anthony Hopkins with wife Stella and Shirley McLain

Anthony Hopkins with wife Stella and Shirley McLain

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Sir Anthony Hopkins was at the awards to honour Tom Cruise, saying the US actor had a "boundless energy and life force".

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British director Mike Newell was also an award recipient. His screen credits include the fourth Harry Potter film, Donnie Brasco and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

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British TV star Cilla Black travelled to the US to take part in the celebration.

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The Office star Lucy Davis has relocated to the US to try her luck in Hollywood. She has landed a role in the Garfield 2 film.

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Lucy Davis can take inspiration from Jane Leeves, who carved out her acting career in the US, finding fame in TV series Frasier.

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Among other British actors attending the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel was Joely Richardson, who stars in TV series Nip/Tuck.

Shirley MacLaine and Ronald Neame

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Poseidon Adventure director and Bafta founder Ronald Neame was also honoured with a special award. He said US companies were better at backing UK films than the British government.

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