On a night where all anyone can talk about is the Time's Up movement – and wearing black to show support of it – only a very brave woman would dare set foot on the BAFTAs red carpet wearing another colour.
As it turns out, however, our future Queen is one such lady...
Accompanying her husband Prince William, who has been a president of BAFTA since 2010, the Duchess of Cambridge joined Hollywood’s finest on the red carpet tonight wearing a dark green Jenny Packham gown.
If you're thinking 'UMMM WHAT NOW?' we don't blame you. However, two royal reasons most likely lie behind Kate's decision to eschew the unofficial dress code.
The first is that, as a member of the royal family, lending her obvious support to the Time’s Up movement by dressing all in black might have been interpreted as a breach of protocol, as the royal family are supposed to remain politically neutral.
Not only that, but royal etiquette dictates royals should only wear black when attending funerals or Remembrance Sunday.
For all the other of this year’s attendees (many of whom have lent their names to an open letter demanding an end to sexual harassment worldwide), the decision to dress in black was a lot simpler.
NOW READ: All The Stars Who Wore Black To The Golden Globes 2018
Golden Globes 2018 - Grazia
![Angelina Jolie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bf96/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d4a/shutterstock_editorial_9307701hq_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Angelina Jolie
Attending with her son Maddox, Angelina Jolie chose a floaty sheer dress with voluminous feather-trimmed sleeves.
![Alicia Vikander](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b5f3/b3a1/0008/00bf/3ca3/shutterstock_editorial_9307701ev_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander showed off her innate style in a high neck dress with keyhole cut-out back and embellishment detail.
![Michelle Williams and MeToo founder Tarana Burke](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ca3e/b3a1/0008/00bf/3df6/shutterstock_editorial_9307694eq_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Michelle Williams and MeToo founder Tarana Burke
A Louis Vuitton clad-Michelle Williams was noticeably moved to be with #MeToo founder Tarana, saying: 'We're here because of Tarana, she started a movement, and it caught fire.' 'It's deeply humbling,' Tarana added, 'This is something I started out of necessity… this moment is so powerful.'
![Emma Stone and Billie Jean King](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c6b5/b3a1/0008/00bf/3dbb/shutterstock_editorial_9307701jm_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Emma Stone and Billie Jean King
Emma Stone decided to invite Billie Jean King as her date to the Globes, the tennis pro and pioneer who she played in Battle of the Sexes. Stone looked typically fashion-forward in a lace, one-shouldered dress.
![Dakota Johnson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b029/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c2e/shutterstock_editorial_9307694dm_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson, who is a presenter at tonight's awards, wore a Gucci gown (what else!) with a stunning train featuring a silver sequin motif at the back.
![Dakota Johnson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b727/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cb9/shutterstock_editorial_9307701dy_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson's looked even more stunning from the back.
![Jessica Chastain](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ba6e/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cf4/shutterstock_editorial_9307694fg_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jessica Chastain
The always superbly dressed Jessica Chastain aced the dress code in an Armani Prive velvet halterneck gown with silver crystal embroidery on the sides.
![Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b425/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c74/shutterstock_editorial_9307701es_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake
Jessica Biel channelled Hollywood glamour in a nude gown with sheer black overlay and black sash detail, keeping things classy with a low chignon and diamond accessories. Husband Justin Timberlake opted for an all black suit.
![Kendall Jenner](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b6be/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cb0/shutterstock_editorial_9307694el_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner had her Angelina Jolie moment posing in an asymmetrical dress with tiered skirts by Giambattista Valli.
![Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c560/b3a1/0008/00bf/3da6/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ih_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd
Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd posed together on the carpet, with the former in a high-necked, long-sleeved dress and the latter in a low-cut layered lace gown. Their appearance was poignant, as the two starred together in Frida, the film Hayek accused Harvey Weinstein of harassing her on.
![Claire Foy and Matt Smith](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ac9b/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bf4/shutterstock_editorial_9307694cu_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Claire Foy and Matt Smith
The Crown's stars posed together on the red carpet, with Claire Foy looking sensational in a low-cut tuxedo look teamed with slicked back hair and a bold red lip.
![Catherine Zeta-Jones](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ac1c/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bed/shutterstock_editorial_9307691cf_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones looked incredible in a daringly low-cut illusion dress with sheer skirt by who else than Zuhair Murad.
![Alexis Bledel](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/aaf6/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bdc/shutterstock_editorial_9307701cd_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Alexis Bledel
Alexis Bledel wore a black and white one-shouldered jumpsuit by Oscar de la Renta to celebrate her show The Handmaid's Tale's nomination.
![Allison Williams](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ab10/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bdd/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ag_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Allison Williams
Former Girls star Allison Williams brightened up her all-black ensemble with a pop of tangerine in this beaded strapless dress by Armani Prive.
![Sadie Sink](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/a984/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bc5/shutterstock_editorial_9307694bv_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Sadie Sink
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink wore a Miu Miu prom dress with full skirt and sweetheart neckline for her first ever Golden Globes.
![Debra Messing](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/aa2e/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bcf/shutterstock_editorial_9307691be_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Debra Messing
Will and Grace's Debra Messing wore a black embellished tunic-style dress with trousers.
![Catriona Balfe](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/a96c/b3a1/0008/00bf/3bc3/shutterstock_editorial_9307691bg_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Catriona Balfe
Outlander's Catriona Balfe oozed glamour in a black dress with off-the-shoulder sheer detail by Chanel.
![Margot Robbie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bdb8/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d2c/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ge_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie chose an oriental-inspired dress with beautifully intricate silver embroidery.
![Emma Watson and Marai Larasi](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b7b8/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cc2/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ew_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Emma Watson and Marai Larasi
Emma Watson brought Marai Larasi as her date, the founder of Imkaan, a black feminist organisation in London.
![Meryl Streep and Ai-Jen Poo](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ae62/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c0e/shutterstock_editorial_9307694de_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Meryl Streep and Ai-Jen Poo
Meryl Streep brought Director of Domestic Workers Alliance, Ai-Jen Poo, as her date to the Golden Globes.
![Mandy Moore](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ae71/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c12/shutterstock_editorial_9307694dd_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore opted for a sleek, column dress with halterneck detail, adding a pop of colour with a scarlet sash belt.
![Amy Poehler and Saru Jayaraman](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b029/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c2f/shutterstock_editorial_9307691dd_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Amy Poehler and Saru Jayaraman
Amy Poehler chose ROC co-founder Saru Jayaraman as her date for the Golden Globes.
![Alison Brie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b02e/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c30/shutterstock_editorial_9307691dg_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Alison Brie
Glow star and nominee Alison Brie wore an old Hollywood-esque strapless dress with full skirt and sweetheart neckline, choosing a beautiful diamond choker to complete the look.
![Heidi Klum](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b256/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c54/shutterstock_editorial_9307694ds_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum chose a gown with an asymmetrical hemline and ostrich feather detail.
![Ewan McGregor](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b268/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c55/shutterstock_editorial_9307694dq_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ewan McGregor
Fargo's Ewan McGregor stuck to the dress code in an all black tux - including his shirt - looking very dapper indeed.
![Christina Hendricks](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b32f/b3a1/0008/00bf/3c62/shutterstock_editorial_9307694dz_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Christina Hendricks
Christina Hendricks, star of 2018's answer to Big Little Lies, Good Girls, chose a simple off-the-shoulder black gown.
![Kit Harington](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b60b/b3a1/0008/00bf/3ca4/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ei_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kit Harington
Kit Harington aka Jon Snow aka King in the North looked very dapper in an all black tuxedo.
![Chris Hemsworth](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b7ca/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cc6/shutterstock_editorial_9307701fs_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth looked very un-Thor-like in his tux.
![Sarah Paulson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b7db/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cc7/shutterstock_editorial_9307701fo_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Sarah Paulson
Sarah Paulson chose a highneck gown with pleated skirt.
![Jude Law](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b913/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cd9/shutterstock_editorial_9307701fz_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jude Law
Jude Law joked on the red carpet in sunglasses.
![Zoe Kravitz](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b945/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cdf/shutterstock_editorial_9307691ff_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz looked typically cool in a simple but chic column dress teamed with sapphire earrings.
![Isabelle Huppert](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b957/b3a1/0008/00bf/3ce0/shutterstock_editorial_9307691fe_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert looked very on-trend in an embellished metallic dress with sculptural shoulder detail.
![Gwendoline Christie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/b958/b3a1/0008/00bf/3ce1/shutterstock_editorial_9307691fh_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gwendoline Christie
Game of Thrones and Star Wars actress Gwendoline Christie wore a ruffled black dress with sheer high neck.
![James and Dave Franco](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/ba4f/b3a1/0008/00bf/3cf3/shutterstock_editorial_9307694fd_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
James and Dave Franco
The Disaster Artists' stars James and Dave Franco posed together in their tuxedos.
![Diane Kruger](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bbb0/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d09/shutterstock_editorial_9307691fp_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Diane Kruger
Perennial best-dressed list member Diane Kruger looked like she'd stepped off the runway in a halterneck tulle gown with cape-like detail by Prada.
![Millie Bobby Brown](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bbd5/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d0a/shutterstock_editorial_9307691fq_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown chose an 80s-esque backless dress with voluminous sleeves.
![Kerry Washington](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bbee/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d0b/shutterstock_editorial_9307694fn_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington sparkled in an embellished strapless gown with thigh-high split.
![Maggie Gyllenhaal](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bbf6/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d0c/shutterstock_editorial_9307694fq_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal was one of several stars who opted for strapless sequins.
![Michelle Pfeiffer](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bbf7/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d0d/shutterstock_editorial_9307694fl_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Michelle Pfeiffer
Comeback queen Michelle Pfeiffer chose a layered tulle dress which she wore with a short tuxedo jacket over the top.
![Lily James](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bd1a/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d22/shutterstock_editorial_9307691fy_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Lily James
Lily James went for full-on glamour in a black satin gown with ruffle details.
![Elisabeth Moss](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bd25/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d23/shutterstock_editorial_9307694ft_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Elisabeth Moss
The Handmaid's Tale's leading lady Elisabeth Moss wore a long-sleeved dress with Peter Pan collar.
![Kate Hudson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bd97/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d2a/shutterstock_editorial_9307701hc_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson played up her pixie crop with an ultra-feminine sheer, low-cut dress with strategically placed necklace.
![Mariah Carey](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bd9e/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d2b/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gd_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey lived up to her diva reputation in a fishtail gown with slashed neckline.
![Saoirse Ronan](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/bff9/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d51/shutterstock_editorial_9307691gt_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Saoirse Ronan
Style maven Saoirse Ronan went for a futuristic black one-sleeved gown with silver accents.
![Natalie Portman and America Ferrera](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c072/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d58/shutterstock_editorial_9307698da_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Natalie Portman and America Ferrera
Natalie Portman and America Ferrera attended the Golden Globes together, with Natalie choosing an elegant dress with boxy-neckline and sweetheart cut, while newly pregnant America chose a simple black dress worn with a blazer over it.
![Nicole Kidman](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c0a5/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d59/shutterstock_editorial_9307694go_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman always rules the red carpet and tonight was no different in a floor-length lace gown with high neck.
![Greta Gerwig](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c0af/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d5a/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gk_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Greta Gerwig
Ladybird director Greta Gerwig chose a one-shouldered dress teamed with a gold choker.
![Halle Berry](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c13d/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d64/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gn_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Halle Berry
Age-defying Halle Berry looked incredible in a sheer lace mini-dress.
![Emilia Clarke](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c13f/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d65/shutterstock_editorial_9307691gw_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Emilia Clarke
Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke was miles away from her on-screen persona in a very modern strapless dress, which she wore with her trademark peroxide blonde locks and bold red lips.
![Gal Gadot](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c261/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d75/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gm_huge%20(1).jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman's Gal Gadot kept it simple in a black ruched column dress with an accompanying bolero by Tom Ford.
![Mary J. Blige](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c2ca/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d7c/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gp_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige injected some fun into her LBD with one shimmering silver sleeve and panel in her skirt.
![Reese Witherspoon](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c2dc/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d7d/shutterstock_editorial_9307691hc_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Reese Witherspoon
Times Up kickstarter Reese Witherspoon opted for a simple yet chic one-shouldered gown with mermaid-skirt.
![Sally Hawkins](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c2e9/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d7e/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gr_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Sally Hawkins
Nominee Sally Hawkins chose a full black skirt with asymmetrical velvet top.
![Penelope Cruz](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c35a/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d85/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gt_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz - soon to be on our TV screen as Donatella Versace in American Crime Story - looked beautiful in an off-the-shoulder lace dress with a train by Ralph and Russo.
![Naomi Campbell](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c380/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d86/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gw_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell was a model red carpet attendee in floor-skimming black.
![Sarah Jessica Parker](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c386/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d8a/shutterstock_editorial_9307694gs_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker borrowed a dress from her Sex and the City alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe.
![Eva Longoria](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c472/b3a1/0008/00bf/3d96/shutterstock_editorial_9307698dn_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Eva Longoria
A low-cut, thigh-high black dress for Eva Longoria.
![Gillian Anderson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c546/b3a1/0008/00bf/3da5/shutterstock_editorial_9307691il_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson was another adherent to the asymmetrical dress theme, showing off a new peroxide crop.
![Laura Dern](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c7c9/b3a1/0008/00bf/3dcd/shutterstock_editorial_9307701kk_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Laura Dern
Laura Dern chose an Armani Prive gown completely embroidered in crystals and featuring a sheer bodice and tulle train.
![Ava DuVernay](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5a52/c829/b3a1/0008/00bf/3dd1/shutterstock_editorial_9307691jn_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ava DuVernay
Director Ava DuVernay stuck to the dress code in a crystal-embroidered long-sleeved top and draped skirt both by Armani Prive.
That said, it's definitely worth pointing out that Kate did include a thin black sash on her ensemble... which very much could be construed as a gesture of support for the Time's Up movement.
Was she right or wrong not to go all in black? Well, it's likely she had no choice. And if that was the case, the green gown with the black band was a smart way of negotiating her way through this sartorial hot potato.