Watch Leonardo DiCaprio react to winning his first Bafta Award

“The truth of the matter is that I’ve been in situations before where I’ve thought films or performances, either mine or others, should be either nominated more or adored by the public, or critics should revere it more”, he said, in the report shared by the Independent.

Fans and celebrities alike have been championing Leonardo DiCaprio’s cause, calling for the actor to finally be presented with an Oscar this year, having lost out on five previous nominations. I want to thank one in particular British actor and that was my partner in this process – Mr. Tom Hardy. “Thank God for time and the passing of it, that’s all I can say!” “I could not have done this journey without you”. “And this woman drove me three hours a day to a different school to show me a different opportunity”, he said. “And my wonderful parents, I love you so much”.

The chair of Bafta Anne Morrison acknowledged the issue in her opening speech to the ceremony, which said those in the industry “have to admit” there is a problem.

A humble Leo replied: “My answer to that is, this is one thing that is absolutely beyond my control”.

“We put our heart and soul into this movie…” “I think he could have actually fit on that bit of door”.

‘It’s just going to be something that makes people laugh. “That’s my hope anyway”.

Mexican director Inarritu, who won the best director Oscar in 2015 for Birdman, said he was “overwhelmed” and described his Bafta win as “a true honour”.

The American, who was the overwhelming favourite for the award, was unable to attend the event because she was filming elsewhere.

Kate Winslet, who won her third BAFTA for her role in Steve Jobs, dedicated her award to young women who doubt themselves or struggle with insecurity.

British stars Winslet and Mark Rylance won the supporting actress and actor prizes.

The film’s director Steven Spielberg collected the award on his behalf as Rylance is performing in an off-Broadway play.

It was closely followed by “Mad Max: Fury Road”, George Miller’s visually stunning post-apocalyptic action film which picked up four technical wins including for the scrappy-punk costumes of its warring tribes.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was awarded for special visual effects.

The British awards, known as BAFTAs, are considered a portent of success at Hollywood’s February 28 Academy Awards.

Brooklyn won the first prize of the night, after being named outstanding British film.

The movie awards season has been dominated by debate about why the film industry remains dominated by white men.

As the biggest stars gathered at the Royal Opera House in London, heads were turning as the guests arrived in their glittering and gorgeous outfits.