Unsurprisingly, at the Bafta TV Awards last night, it was Jodie Comerwho scooped best actress for her part as Villanelle in Killing Eve. The drama dominated the awards; picking up best drama, with Fiona Shaw also winning best supporting actress for her role as sassy spy boss Carolyn Martens. But it was Jodie who gave the best speech of the night, dedicating the award to her late grandmother.
Tearfully picking up the statue, she said, ‘Wow thank you so much BAFTA. I’m the only one who has turned on the water works. I want to thank Stephen Graham. If I didn’t owe you a pint before, I do now.’ The Liverpudlian actress - who fought off competition from Keeley Hawes, Ruth Wilson and her co-star Sandra Oh - added, ‘I would love to dedicate this award to my nana Francis who sadly passed away the first week of filming so you never got to see Villanelle. She was the life and soul of everything. She’d say “you get it off me you know”. I want to say “Nana Frances, you were absolutely right all along”.’
Sophie Turner was one of many celebrities to revel in Jodie’s win, tweeting, ‘YES @jodiecomer YOU COMPLETELY DESERVE THIS.’ Co-star Sandra Oh also congratulated her, writing, ‘Congratulations @KillingEve !!! BATFA for Best Series Fiona Shaw and @jodiecomer !!! Yay yay yay!!' Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge also shouted out the actress in her acceptance speech, saying, 'I can’t speak, it’s so unbelievably exciting. Thanks for everyone for taking risks. Jodie Comer almost swallowed a wasp in Tuscany.'
See below for the best looks from last night's ceremony...
All The Best Looks At The BAFTA TV Awards
1 of 27Benedict Cumberbatch
2 of 27Emily Atack
3 of 27Jodie Comer
4 of 27Holly Willoughby
5 of 27Fiona Shaw
6 of 27Caitlin Moran
7 of 27Susannah Reid
8 of 27Ruth Wilson
9 of 27Jodie Whittaker
10 of 27Sheridan Smith
11 of 27Grayson Perry
12 of 27Claudia Winkleman
13 of 27Suranne Jones
14 of 27Marvin and Rochelle Humes
15 of 27Maya Jama
16 of 27Helen McCrory
17 of 27Shirley Ballas
18 of 27Clara Amfo
19 of 27Nicola Coughlan
20 of 27Jane Krakowski
21 of 27Lily Travers
22 of 27Tess Daly
23 of 27Julia Stiles
24 of 27Lilah Parsons
25 of 27Lolly Adefope
26 of 27Paloma Faith
27 of 27Emma Mackey
And here's a reminder of Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh's best moments in Killing Eve...
Jodie Comer And Sandra Oh's Best Bits From Killing Eve
1 of 8Sandra Oh Jodie Comer Killing Eve
Eve and Villanelle's first meeting wasn't like your typical dinner party. Their power dynamic all turned a bit sour when Villianelle brought a knife to Eve's neck and pushed her against the fridge. Casual.
2 of 8Jodie Comer Villanelle
Literally just Villanelle's face every time she kills someone. This will haunt our nightmares.
3 of 8Sandra Oh Karolyn Killing Eve
When Eve let's slip her true obsession with Villanelle, by ranting at Carolyn. (Also, how amazing is Fiona Shaw?!)
4 of 8Sandra Oh Sorry Baby Killing Eve
When Eve gets the suitcase of designer gear from Villanelle. Some enivable handwriting on the "Sorry baby x" note, too!
5 of 8Jodie Comer Villanelle Molly Goddard
Obviously, we just had to include Villanelle wearing Molly Goddard and looking like a pink and dreamy, yet totally murderous marshmallow. Also telling her therapist: "I had quite a heavy period last week, but I think I'm okay."
6 of 8Sandra Oh Konstantin
Eve being badass, and unafraid of death in the car with Konstantin, saying she'd happily die if he told her why Eve wanted to kill him.
7 of 8Jodie Comer Villanelle
Villanelle screaming "Take me to the hoooole!" 11/10
8 of 8Sandra Oh Jodie Comer Killing Eve
The best moment of the whole show - and why we're all so desperate for the next series - is definitely when Villanelle and Eve confess their feelings for each other. You know, before Eve stabs Villanelle. (Spoiler: Eve lives!)