Meryl Streep, Olivia Colman, Taika Waititi and more... 😂 | Top 5 hilarious BAFTA speeches

We delve into the archive to bring you five of the funniest acceptance speeches from BAFTA history, as we get ready to welcome a new group of winners at the #EEBAFTAs 2022 on March 13.
Chapters:
00:00 Meryl Streep - 2012
02:42 Margot Robbie - 2020
04:42 Helena Bonham-Carter - 2011
07:52 Taika Waititi - 2020
09:15 Olivia Colman - 2019
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[@sandrasandra-gu2tw]

Helena is always calm and she doesn't care what people think of her, while Olivia is confused and goofy, and somehow they are perfect duo. Just imagine to go on a drink with the two of them. Priceless experience. 🤣

[@Vavdles]

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret 😃

[@sadia2395]

I would love to just listen to them talk.Olivia be bumbling Helen be mumbling and it would be a great evening

[@sofiamarie9136]

@@sadia2395search for the video of best moments of them together on the Graham Norton Show. Too adorable.

[@lanisnts]

No one can beat Olivia. She's so natural, genuinely adorable.

[@philipjacobs7044]

Olivia Colman's capacity to flip an audience from tears to laughter and back again, all in the space of a single sentence, means she is probably the greatest natural stage/screen presence I've ever witnessed.

[@Dukiduledoozy]

Meryl Streep: "the divinely gifted Olivia Colman." 😎

[@kallen868]

High praise from the divinely gifted!😍

[@davidmatthews3131]

OliviaColeman only does ditsy & bewildered, whether it's required or not. Seems fine as a person, but as an actor, forgedda bahdit.

[@Dukiduledoozy]

@@davidmatthews3131 you obviously haven't seen Tyrannosaur

[@12345kermie]

@@davidmatthews3131 You've never seen "Hot Fuzz"? Even in a bit part, she can do broad comedy REALLY well.

[@MelissaThompson432]

Olivia Colman strikes me as being a particularly lovely human, as well. I love her.

[@cynthiazhang]

Olivia and Helena's speeches were so humorous and precious 🥰they deserve all the awards

[@Kaysxedits]

THEY Do!!

[@Walperion_Paintings]

Yes them two are so sweet and genuine! So similar in their adorable humbleness! No wonder they became such good girlfriends!

[@jazzguitar3441]

Meryl Streep already recognising Olivia Colman's talent and calling her "divinely gifted" means everything to me!

[@mukunimulundika5359]

Everything that happened while Meryl walked up to get her award is Bafta worthy in itself 😂😂😂

[@TheTrwebster]

Meryl, Helena, and Olivia: three of my favorites! All stunningly great actors.

[@hustler212]

Quite honestly...

[@melaniewatts]

This is such a glorious example of the brilliance of Meryl, the way she pauses, catches her breathe, and takes her time so she can really give the words power. Bloody hell she's good... that and the gloriously charming Mr Firth 😄

[@leslyjmoore]

Mr Firth could replace my shoe any time!

[@matteopirovano]

Helena Bonham Carter's speech was just something else... 🤩

[@corabernal6432]

She was so good in all her roles 😉❤

[@taylorbasford4542]

The face of AWE and reverence for meryl on every actresses' face ALL WHILE meryl was as imperfect as you could hope for. This woman has CLOUT

[@AnnetteSparkle]

Yep. Perfectly imperfect!!!!

[@taroman7100]

Another overrated actress. Streep couldnt even nail an Italian accent in Bridges.

[@shoosh222]

Yesss when Meryl speaks, you listen!

[@Price70]

BAFTA is very prestigious

[@NiVi192]

Taika Waititi was so hilarious and fearless and just on point! 😁👌🏼

[@Tanias112]

very kiwi

[@ladyorlean3550]

Meryl's Cinderella moment. 💖👠👑

[@Kaysxedits]

Yuss

[@marliesrijckaert7046]

Always knew Colin Firth was a true gentleman.

[@Kaysxedits]

@@marliesrijckaert7046 Yep!

[@jenny2245]

She has always conducted herself like royalty, and who else could be Prince Charming if not Colin Firth.

[@Fizzbin25]

Olivia Colman is just wonderfull, when the camera pans through the crowd of stars, they are all smiling and giggling like children, in the joy of the moment.

[@angeleyes_1412]

Olivia Colman gives the best speeches! Bless her pure soul! She is hilarious.

[@lejlakapidzic3773]

Pure soul is apsolute description of Olivia Colman 💞

[@popskiptea8707]

“It’s got my name on it but we can scratch in some other names!” Olivia Coleman is a national treasure I love her so much

[@timothyalenboniao7620]

0:30 colin firth being the sweetest most charming man in the room :)

[@kellie8468]

He’s a love.

[@timothyalenboniao7620]

@@kellie8468 i agree. For a man at his age, talent, and status, i think it's safe to say that he's rare💎

[@anshitaarora6198]

Mr. Darcy could never disappoint.

[@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

Prince Charming 🥰

[@tillyboos]

I ❤️'d Helena Bonham Carter's speech! She was SO sweet and awkward -- just ❤️ her! Such an AMAZING actress! Olivia Colman was COMPLETELY endearing as well.

[@Kaysxedits]

yess!

[@anonymousarbi]

All quirky edges freestyle uniquely belong to one and only Helena ❤️

[@giteshpatra4864]

Same!

[@Thekrinashah]

What could be better than Colin Firth being Prince Charming!!

[@malikadebbah3343]

So nice to see Olivia Colman being so emotional and touched by the honour. Truly a gifted actress.

[@janelovesmskimhyunjoo]

What a wonderful way to end that video, I love Olivia Colman's humor. Her Academy speech is hilarious, too and it's always very refreshing to watch actresses' genuine joy to accept awards such as this. Also, I love her guestings on Graham Norton, she's really funny. 🤣 Unrelated but 7:46 Wow!

[@rrrusty49]

@7:46 Same! 🥰 I loved seeing Neve. Timeless beauty.

[@D-MARIE77]

WOW, who doesn't love Olivia Coleman.. She's cool.

[@pauldevehers394]

The more I know Olivia Coleman, the more I love her. So genuine.

[@janettetrolan1841]

Have you watched her in Broardchurch and The Night Manager - both excellent viewing.

[@gregweaver4341]

Gosh, who does not smile and laugh whenever they are watching Olivia Coleman? Adore.

[@cwnbn3226]

Please never stop giving Olivia awards so we get more award speeches of her in the future

[@sonia354]

Ohh Love Olivia Colman -she comes across as such a genuinely lovely funny lady-If not slightly bumbling…which frankly…just adds to her colossal charm and overwhelming grace! One of the few acceptance ‘speeches’ that I laughed out loud at. Enjoyed every second of it. And Meryl’s Cinderella moment with her shoe was delightful too. Now we all know who her Prince Charming is. ☺️

[@lazaromurad322]

¨The fate of the well known, is to be misunderstood¨ wow, so true, so beautiful

[@Milestonemonger]

Colin Firth makes a perfect Prince Charming.

[@classicalaid1]

Looks like Meryl is having her Cinderella moment, with that shoe! And oh..she looks so good...and so GENUINE!

[@possiblyfading1]

Taika was spot on with the gold comment🤣

[@manuelacardona1123]

Loved to see the awkward faces 😂

[@adelaferreira4575]

Olivia is such a unique human being ,she is warm,spontaneous and hilarious and of course one hell of an actress !

[@abdullahjaved0330]

I love how Helen wasnt cut off. Eventhough she was babbling

[@Kaysxedits]

*Helena* Also yeah they respect her which is good

[@nevecampbell-ue6on]

Olivia, Meryl and Helena. They are amazing❤💙🤍🤣

[@lcephoenix]

I used to watch Helena's speech on repeat back when I was a teenager but hadn't watched it since. I still love her with all my heart and rewatching this felt incredibly nostalgic but also made my heart very happy :')

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

If Olivia Colman is there, everyone else can only lose? She is glorious! What a treasure this person is!

[@caryllmatilac2614]

Gonna need Olivia to win more awards so we can hear more of her speeches.

[@matthewadamy]

Olivia is a treasure. Brilliant actress and genuine down to earth human being. She is amazing in every part she plays big or small screen.

[@amanekabbaj]

Olivia Coleman always crack me up but Helena, Meryl, and the others also were so funny

[@A-G-A-G]

Wow helenas was so classy, funny and meaningful all in one

[@kallen868]

Quirky and funny!😍

[@henrydeluxe4051]

Hilarious that line from Brad, through Margot, about Harry. William seemed surprised.

[@viciousLUA]

Lmao when Meryl Streep just gave her purse to Shailene Woodley

[@dawnywarthog6642]

I'm new to Olivia Colman, thanks to BBC detective shows. I love everything about her. Imo, she's an international gem.

[@potterpenguin7285]

You mean Broadchurch? That's actually itv. If you haven't watched it yet, you definitely should. She's great in that one. Also starring David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker

[@enkayar718]

If there is ever an award given for most entertaining acceptance speeches, Olivia Coleman would win it every single time!!!

[@BBelle64]

The ONLY awards show left worth watching. Classy.

[@marjanp4784]

No one can beat British humor... that's 100% guaranteed...

[@randomperson2777]

Meryl Streep is so sweet!

[@harmoniabalanza]

As an older woman (and an actress) it is extremely amusing to see the befuddled vacant expressions on the younger female audience's faces when Streep and Bonham-Carter make searing witticisms or state profound truths. The distance between 30 and 60 or 70 is just unfathomable, kids. You have no idea. Life is a trip.

[@Disneynurse2024]

How sweet is Collin Firth

[@71gmf]

"I heard you became single, welcome to the club" The brits: Hahaha The americans: (puzzled face) what's she talking about??

[@user-qi3nb8dz8w]

Brexit

[@pedroesteves3018]

meryl streep: im gonna show you how to walk to the stage and get your award

[@rebecca102176]

Olivia Coleman just is. Love.

[@itunuoluwawilliams4984]

Lol Helena said what she said about the Royal Family helping her career and she’s right, she goes on to play Princess Margaret years later

[@Walperion_Paintings]

Oooh Helena and Olivia are so sweet and similar in their funny genuine humbleness! No wonder they became such good friends! Them two on Graham norton show and other interviews where they were together show their sweetest relationship!

[@lazaromurad322]

who cannot love Olivia she is the sweetest

[@dalangie]

If Olivia Coleman wouldn't be such a great actress I would give her still one award after the other just because of her so damn cute speeches.

[@cristinaaguilan7397]

Meryl Streep - The G.O.A.T ( Greatest of All Time). I love Meryl Streep dearly.

[@aryk2001]

I get why Meryl acts like she didn't expect it. Yet, you fully deserve it Meryl. You work hard and give your performances your all. And in doing that, you RELATE TO SO MANY PEOPLE! Thank you for doing that. You're touching so many more souls than I think you probably think you know, but I don't think you actually know. I love you Ma'am. You're a saint in this world to me (not to inflate your ego, but like......the work you put into your performances.....matters in ways you don't even know!). I'm not even kidding. I watched Modern Family and I heard a line on that show where they said, "Meryl Streep could play Batman, and it would be the right choice" and I'm so not even kidding when I say, she would fully do it justice. Like she's just THAT good! Seriously. I'm not even kidding, she really is THAT good. Meryl is the essence of what an actor is and I am so grateful to exist in a parallel life to hers. Thank you Mery!!! KEEP GOING! YOU GOT TONS MORE GREAT PERFORMANCES IN YOU AND YES YOU"RE GOING TO CONTINUALLY BE HONORED BUT JUST LIVE IN THE MOMENT THAT YOU TRUST YOURSELF AND YOU KNOW HOW TO CONNECT WITH REAL PEOPLE. (as she said in devil wears Prada.....) "That's all" Love you Meryl!

[@vl2809]

"Take a little bit of your gold... back home.... WHERE IT BELONGS" AKOIXKAKNYKILKAMJA TAIKA YASSS KING TELL EM

[@annaw.6387]

Love the fact no one got like interrupted, hurry up or music playing, that is just the way I wish the Oscars were

[@shuween706]

It’s nice to be able to take some of your gold…back home…WHERE IT BELONGS. Amazing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ankushjangral2507]

Meryl streep pure class

[@ntk8787]

Yeah, Meryl and Olivia were great, but Taika has balls for days…! 🤩🙌

[@maryrosekent8223]

ScarJo’s dress is DIVINE!

[@noeliajaime7656]

Olivia is ADORABLE. Love that woman.

[@maxwellnogueira481]

Meryl and Olívia 😍♥️

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏 BAFTA.

[@rhondafortson5205]

HELENA B C IS INCREDIBLE. Her wit, her classic beauty, her style..uniquely her.

[@stvp68]

Losing her shoe-THAT’S good acting!!

[@jazzguitar3441]

I can't get over Olivia's silhouette in this black and white dress... so gorgeous!

[@gail2485]

That was so sweet to watch. I’m going to start watching BaFTA awards from now on

[@lissieloveskitties]

Americans get to be themselves there!

[@rukeyser]

Dont miss Richard Ayoade intro as host of TV awards 2022... Dont miss Richard on anything.

[@Achyutsharma09]

Nothing can beat Olivia Colman 💕

[@kylestrain3231]

I love Olivia Coleman speeches haha.

[@justhay9433]

Helena I'm soooo happy you got this wherever you are. So deserve this, so beautiful so talented so heartily!!!!

[@christinechapsal2262]

Taika Waititi ❤

[@kimberlymarrone1727]

Loved the whole thing. Especially Meryl. 🧡

[@jiteshu2063]

Helena Bonham Carter is the best.

[@conatcha]

BTW thank you for the subtitles, so it is easier for non speaking -English people to understand everything 👍

[@abhisheksharma-sb3er]

Lol 😂 love the brexit and harry joke from brad speech and that taking some gold back from that hot guy

[@fatheranthony4pope]

Helena Bonham Carter brought tears to my eyes. 🥹

[@NgawaraMM]

They're not all hilarious but they are poignant and deserving 💗

[@allabouteve2390]

Meryl is a LEGEND among Legends!

[@vjcarter4657]

These are hilariously awkward, as I would be! Love it

[@nicbarrax76]

Olivia Colman is AMAZING!!! 😄❤️

[@noblefir9106]

I love Oliva Colman! She is so real and truthful and emotional and so f'ing funny.

[@aprajitamishra6271]

People look offended from taika's speech...And I loved it.😂😂

[@sh.aman23]

Helen is pure Gold! I've always loved her.

[@FSUgrad]

I always felt a certain kind of way about HBC after everything with Thompson-Branagah marriage ending, but she really is quite endearing. I’m very pleased that I’ve seen this speech. I will now see her through a different lens.

[@liamroberts2576]

The BAFTAS have become way more prestige and funny than the Oscars.

[@leslyjmoore]

They have always been so.

[@darknessfalls5261]

Helena Bonham carter was not just funny but honest.

[@nayosilva7688]

wonderful

[@marianagomez4966]

LOVE !

[@miiguelacz]

Meryl 👑❤️😩

[@marianagomez4966]

love you and your perfomance in many films!

[@lourianelay2731]

you guys should've nominated olivia colman for the lost daughter

[@nyimwangkonyak5716]

Whenever I see Amy Adams it makes my heart shine 🥰

[@QalbunSaleem]

Always look forward to award winners from British actors & actresses. Their speeches would always sound more sincere, witty, spontaneous, ended up so hilarious and with touch of elegant humor. Something the American actors and actresses don't really have because they tried too hard to sound cool. And I'm not British nor I am American. ♥️🥰

[@maryroberts589]

Yes! Brad's "speach" was an embarrassment to all Americans!!

[@EvaSofie]

Meryl’s not British

[@addiatmeikokusuma8058]

Helena ❤️❤️

[@lisamartinez6899]

Lovely talented Streep

[@hanscombe72]

I just watched “the post”. I loved her quirks and little ticks playing Katherine Graham. She decided to print the pentagon papers “let’s go! Let’s go!” This little nervous hum she would do. You know Spielberg found these things and asked her to run with it.

[@charlychips]

Fantastic Taika and Olivia is just lovable