David Tennant’s wife Georgia shows support for trans rights at BAFTAs

Georgia Tennant showed solidarity for transgender rights on Sunday night, as she watched her husband David host the 77th EE British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall.

The actress, 39, was ever the supportive wife as she arrived on the red carpet with the actor, 52, in a glamorous gold pleated gown.

She later took to her Instagram to share a loved-up photo of the couple after David’s hosting duties were done, writing: ‘That’s a wrap’.

On Georgia’s wrist she could be seen to be sporting a temporary tattoo and she shared a second photo to show the inspirational ink up close.

She threw up a peace sign while showing the powerful tattoo read: ‘Trans rights are human rights’.

Both Georgia and David have long been allies of the LGBTQ+ community, with David being seen wearing trans ally pins during several TV appearances.

Last July, the Doctor Who star shares a heartfelt Pride message on the Reasons To Be Cheerful podcast, and voiced his dedication to ‘fight that fight’ for equality.

He said: ‘Do you know what’s making me cheerful at the moment? It’s Pride month – the fact that Pride month [exists] and is flourishing and is something that’s happening at a time when the world seems to be getting, in some corners, worryingly intolerant and weirdly backward.’

During the press launch for Good Omens, David wore a shirt that read: ‘Leave trans kids alone, you absolute freaks’.

It comes after David proved to be a hit with viewers following his debut as BAFTA Film Awards host at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday evening.

The star, who took over the reigns from last year’s host Richard E Grant, has been widely praised for his presenting skills on social media.

David brought some serious style to the occasion, sporting a total of three dramatic looks throughout the evening, including an embellished kilt and jacket combo.

He kicked off the night with an unusual co-host – Michael Sheen’s pet dog with the suitably starry name of Bark Ruffalo.

The Scottish actor began off the awards with a Staged-style sketch, which aired during the Covid pandemic, about dog-sitting Michael’s pet, Bark Ruffalo.

Fans revealed they loved the comedy sketch between David, Michael and Bark Ruffalo, taking to Twitter to share their appreciation online.

They said: ‘No way has David Tennant come to the BAFTAs with his dog David and Michael Sheen already stole the show with this adorable dog.’

‘David Tennant steals the show at BAFTAs with his dog David and Michael Sheen lmao.’

David holding Michael’s dog!? Can’t have David Tennant host the BAFTAs without some kind of silly shenanigans with Michael.’

Other viewers more broadly praised his hosting debut and demanded that David be picked to ‘host every awards ceremony’ in the future.

They said: ‘Are we all in agreement that David Tennant killed the hosting gig for the BAFTAs?’

‘Yeah, can David Tennant host the EE BAFTAs every year?’

‘Can David Tennant host everything? Preferably in a kilt. With Michael Sheen? Thanks.’

‘It was better than all the awards ceremonies this year because the host, David Tennant, was great. David can present all the award ceremonies. None of us will say no to this.’

‘David Tennant interacting with fellow actors in a way that is ACTUALLY funny, like let this man host everything pls.’

BAFTA 2024 WINNERS IN FULL

Best Film

Anatomy Of A Fall

The Holdovers

Killers Of The Flower Moon

Oppenheimer – WINNER

Poor Things

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Best Director

Andrew Haigh, All of Us Stranger

Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall

Alexander Payne, The Holdovers

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer – WINNER

Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest

Supporting Actor

Robert De Niro, Killers Of The Flower Moon

Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer – WINNER

Jacob Elordi, Saltburn

Ryan Gosling, Barbie

Paul Mescal, All Of Us Strangers

Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers

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Supporting Actress

Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer

Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple

Claire Foy, All Of Us Strangers

Sandra Hüller, The Zone Of Interest

Rosamund Pike, Saltburn

Da’vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers – WINNER

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Original Screenplay

Anatomy of a Fall – WINNER

Barbie

The Holdovers

Maestro

Past Lives

Adapted Screenplay

All Of Us Strangers

American Fiction – WINNER

Oppenheimer

Poor Things

The Zone Of Interest

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Animated Film

The Boy And The Heron – WINNER

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget

Elemental

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

British Short Film

Festival Of Slaps

Gorka

Jellyfish And Lobster – WINNER

Such A Lovely Day

Yellow

Cinematography

Killers Of The Flower Moon

Maestro

Oppenheimer – WINNER

Poor Things

The Sone Of Interest

Documentary

20 Days In Mariupol – WINNER

American Symphony

Beyond Utopia

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

Wham!

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