Jodie Comer wins Leading Actress BAFTA | The British Academy Television Awards 2019 - BBC

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[@jazzx251]

This Russian actress has fooled everybody with her flawless "Merseyside" accent.

[@mediacenterman8583]

That is the mark of a great actress. She is so versatile in KE

[@rondelayo]

Very Funny 😆

[@jazzx251]

@@rondelayo It was only when I saw an interview after watching the first five episodes that I realised. Up until then I was like "who's this? - how do you go about casting an Eastern European actress as amazing as this?" Then I saw that some of it was filmed in the Czech Republic ... "ah ... that's where they got her from ..." Lol.

[@celsiusfits]

Haha!!

[@terhei]

Good one 😆

[@KS.96]

FINALLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY! Finally, she's being recognised for her phenomenal work! VERY well-deserved

[@averagewhovian]

Happy for her, amazing actress!!!!

[@jazzx251]

definitely ... the Emmys were a disgrace.

[@Kemet3.0]

Mai Nem Actually, she will win next season.

[@damianstarks3338]

@@averagewhovian read my mind here !

[@palakmangla21]

She was literally shaking during her entire speech, which just shows how much the recognition means to her... Well her portrayal as Villanelle is literally the best thing we all have seen on TV. She deserved and will deserve every bit of love and praise coming from all corners. The happiness seen the moment her name was announced within the entire team shows how connected they are. Such a beautiful and heartfelt speech given by her. She mentioned everyone that helped her to come to a place she is atm. Congratulations Jodie... May you keep winning awards are rule our hearts

[@jazzx251]

I think she was cruelly overlooked at the Emmys, simply because they thought she genuinely was a Russian actress! Now everybody knows who she is ... she is rightly getting some very belated accolades.

[@palakmangla21]

@@jazzx251 Wait til the next Emmy, they can't overlook her anymore

[@ronin9807]

I think it was because she was not a well known enough actress in America but i agree now they have no excuse to award her an Emmy!!!! She will go toe to toe with Sandra Oh and i swear if Jodie doesnt win an emmy or golden globe there will be hell to pay!!!

[@teenslayer]

and now she's got the emmy !!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@Hello There her voice seemed to be shaking. She def was emotional, and still thanked all and was so genuine, thankful and nice. Her parents did a good job !!

[@libbyangus5953]

Couldn't be more well deserved

[@DK_75]

Idk i thought Sandra Oh's performance was better

[@libbyangus5953]

@@DK_75 Sandra Oh is an incredible actress, but Jodie's range and fantastic skill for accent and language is phenomenal. I feel like she plays such a complex role with such flare, it's real talent.

[@bernhardtsen74]

@@libbyangus5953 only known her for work on Killing Eve!better watch the White Princess and other stuff she has been doing!best casting choice by far!

[@libbyangus5953]

@@bernhardtsen74 the white princess is incredible

[@libbyangus5953]

@Dom Dom she is very much, but it's an accurate portrayal of Elizabeth of York

[@wonderwoman5528]

For once a genuine acceptance speech with no fake humble act or fake tears

[@L1-FPS]

You never know... what if she is so talented that she could possibly pretend all these... Thrilling thinking right? xD Jordie didnt stutter even though she seemed to be too excited.

[@jemnikkeli6640]

@@L1-FPS If she acted all that, then she REALLY deserves that award :D That would be amazing acting.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

@@L1-FPS this was totally genuine. Goes right along with her personality and appearances in so many places. She is a humble, sincere, sweet, funny young lady. It shows.

[@suryariki6413]

Fake tears? Some of them working so hard to get there, and not everybody can hold their emotional reaction it doesn't mean that all fake

[@lo7381]

Factttttttts 😩😩

[@Lionspel]

01:43 Konstantin's like the proud father and after that Phoebe cheers her like a proud mother! Soooo heartwarming ☺️☺️

[@adnaanlambe8575]

Anonymous Owl HAPPPYYY BIRTTHHHDAYYYYY!!! 😂😂

[@lovelyjanuary]

That is EVERYTHING!!!! Love it!!!! ❣️❣️

[@Lionspel]

@Dien M Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the writer/producer of Killing Eve

[@lonewolf1865]

@@adnaanlambe8575 😁😁😁😁

[@SyedAhmed-el5dc]

She didn't even acknowledge Konstantin when she got out of there chair... rude.

[@MrJevman]

Villanelle’s so good at pretending to be someone she’s not, she’s even fooled us in to believing she can be a scouse actress from England.

[@danivalonga5233]

Hahahaha

[@ezekel.4656]

🤣😂

[@aptx-ew8gq]

LMFAO IM DEAD

[@JennPaciocco]

🤣

[@chriskasatka2095]

She deserves every award possible for her performance. Insane how she didn't even get nominated for a Golden Globe. She's one of the most talented actors out there.

[@ronin9807]

I know i thing it was because even though she is the main character in Killing Eve she was not as well known in America as Sandra Oh. But now she has won a BAFTA there is no mistaking her talent!!! Golden globes emmys the lot!

[@requiemforanali]

she did get nominated but Sandra oh won

[@dragos2555]

@@requiemforanali no. She wasn't. Look it up!

[@lotusssypringa]

Golden globs are about who's got the best PR

[@aayushi2866]

She got an Emmy which is even better!

[@dominiclawrence]

TOTALLY DESERVED amazing actress and has such range, I hope to see more of her in the future!

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

her use of different accents in the show is worth an award on it's own !

[@danina1742]

First, I love Sandra Oh but my goodness Jodie Comer's performance in Killing Eve is amazing. How is she not winning everything!

[@_wow_c8131]

Diane Tudyk 'Oh' my goodness

[@billriddle9215]

Because she is white.

[@alisa-cu8mq]

@@billriddle9215 Because her character is extremely complex and playing that is an outstanding skill.

[@th2k864]

@@billriddle9215 bill I'm Black and I fully get you but I also know that a part like Villanelle will always out shine a more subtle one like Eve. Sandra deserves the award, she is really doing the "heavy lifting" but sensation, and Villanelle is definitely sensational, will always get the attention.

[@MegBabel]

This will forever be my favourite BAFTA win, favourite acceptance speech and favourite actress. Much deserved.

[@ronin9807]

I know it was so heartfelt and genuine not like half of the ones that have clearly rehearsed thier winning speech this one was from the heart and that bit about her nanna love it what such a beautiful honour for her nan unlike some actresses who turn in the fake waterworks after winning Jodies tears were true pure emotion of a girl who has worked so hard and had finally been acknowledged for her work .

[@annachen6562]

is it just me, or can you just tell whether its Jodie or Villanelle even in just a photograph from set? Like I can't explain it, its as if her entire aura just completely changes, she just becomes this character so well its crazy. So so so so deserved!!!!

[@cerealkiller7282]

Their facial expression and fashion choices are really easy to tell

[@footballequalslife7452]

Yh it’s just like Jennifer Lawrence

[@aptx-ew8gq]

I thought I'm the only one damn she's an ace

[@elizabethmorgan293]

When I catch Jodie Comer in interviews, I never see or hear the slightest trace of Villanelle. She's the consummate actress! Congrats- & no doubt more awards are on the way!

[@jazzx251]

She's done loads of interviews - and all of the interviewers have lived to tell the tale (so far)

[@krashd]

@@jazzx251 Well they aren't going to air the ones in which she murdered the interviewer are they?

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Jodie NEVER loose your Liverpudlian accent. You’re ours here in UK and so v proud .

[@davidward-wilkinson]

Stephen and Jodie later went into more detail about how they worked together years ago and Stephen in such a tiny scene recognised what talent Jodie had. He then introduced her to his agent and her careers risen ever since. Such an example of how someones kind and generous gesture can have an amazing effect. No competition, just the wish to support and encourage someone, which is how is should be, what an absolute gent!

[@oabuseer]

It was so lovely to see that - I was talking about This is England with my brother today and it was a nice surprise seeing him here, and for having done a kind thing.

[@somebodyelse714]

@@oabuseer I recommend listening to Stephen's Desert Island Discs appearance - it's incredibly moving

[@imemyselfavocado3005]

Big screen waiting for this QUEEN!! Congratulations Jodie!

[@rossen8384]

Think she might become the next Olivia Colman. Absolutely brilliant actress with an endearing personality.

[@devourskull8542]

Why do people always compare? she's gonna be the next Jodie Comer

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

So genuine and likeable. Her parents raised her well and it shows. She's a bright spot for sure.

[@jonldn]

Devourskull thank you for that comment... she is an original

[@tinfoil1225]

Devourskull she can‘t be compared to another successful and extremely talented woman?

[@jonldn]

tinfoil saying someone might become “the next xyz” is not comparison . We have room for many many talented women who stand for originality and deserve to be treated as such.

[@amymillington6875]

She’s the next big female actress. She will go down in history as one of the greats. Even better she’s from the pool!

[@cheyennepessoa9069]

Remember watching Jodie in My Mad Fat Diary and thinking how great she was. She deserves all the recognition!

[@chrisocmand6188]

Hugging and kissing her parents and brother UGH what an angel 😭

[@quorn23]

No idea how this shows up in my feed 2 years later, but Jodie is just pure insanity in her crafts, I usually don't get why people flip out over actors and there is she, phanemonal actress I can throw out the highest praises

[@rich4204]

I know I'm not the only one who was smiling like an idiot the whole time she was giving her speech. I love her so much. She's so talented.

[@jin_stix.a8679]

She couldn’t deserve it more❤️

[@hannahrose5985]

Honestly this is probably my favourite award speech ever. It's so genuine.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

I so agree. She was so grateful to others in her work and her Nana. I think even those who didn't win would agree and seem to enjoy her so much.

[@imtzm18]

My BABY!!! Im so so so proud of her and everything she’s accomplished!!!! VERY well deserved

[@michaelrogowski7476]

Videodrome 1983

[@misteral1083]

@@michaelrogowski7476 That's a hell of a rabbit-hole to send someone down. I mean, great recommendation but the avatar makes the original poster look like she's about 13. Cronenberg's oddest, at that age, could be traumatising!!!!

[@francescahw69]

Awww Jodie is so sweet lovelly person, great actris congrats she deserves it so much, thanking her granny adorable. so proud of you.

[@Jasmin-fd3ny]

Her real voice is nothing like the voice she does on killing eve. Wow !!! She’s incredible. Congratulations!!

[@ronin9807]

Thats because she is an actress and an amazing one at that as she has been awarded the bafta!!!! Gorgeous scouser who is an amazing talent well done girl! You have made our city very proud!

[@John-gv2ug]

Whatever she goes on to achieve with her stunning talent it is very evident that she will always be a genuine and humble lass from Liverpool. All power to her.

[@pf5658]

Please give Jodie all the awards there is available. BAFTA, Oscar , Emmy , Golden Globes, and whatever the heck else awards they give for acting . She deserves to win every one of them for such an amazing and superb performance. Congrats Jodie. Well deserved.😊👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ShameyWamey]

Great speech straight from the heart, what a talent, apparently just as good as nana Francis!

[@jonathankarel5478]

She nailed that role from the first minute she was in Killing Eve. What a good actress.

[@barryw2659]

She is one of the best actresses that has come along in many years, imo.

[@Saturn8Me]

She is such a beautiful woman and an outstanding actress. Even on Doctor Foster she was just so eye catching. All I have to say about this award is... IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

[@ToraydoBull]

She also had an adorable acceptance speech at the Emmys too. Love how she’s such a family-oriented person and so completely down to earth. Can’t wait for more good things from her.

[@elaineanderson4966]

YES Jodie Comer rules as an actress and really deserves the Bafta such a talented actress and more importantly a sweetheart of a person she soulrocks.

[@CaitlynAFulton]

Anyone else watching this over and over again? .... nope? Just me. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️🙌🏼 So deserved!

[@trueteller3319]

Omg she so fantastic and finally win!!! Congratulations 💋 next Golden Globes 😉

[@9hoppybunny]

She’s stunning as Villanelle, can’t wait to see what else she does ❤️

[@MrKook78]

my mad fat diary

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

doing a movie with Ryan Reynolds. Supposed to be a comedy/spy movie. FUN.

[@raven_bard]

So chuffed for her! When her name was called I think I screeched loud enough to upset all the dogs in a 3 mile radius. I'm glad she finally got the recognition she so clearly deserves. She's a force to be reckoned with on Killing Eve. Winning a Bafta is just going to open even more doors for her. Well done, Ms. Comer!

[@aptx-ew8gq]

I can feel her being tensed and happy at the same time. That surge of emotion is mostly unstoppable I commend her genuine speech .

[@gunstax7077]

Wow... Seeing her as her real self makes me realize how much her character villanelle is so different. It's like completely two diff persons! Her acting is phenomenal

[@360GameTV]

Her acting in this series is still out of my mind. Absolutely incredible and a shame that she only get 1 emmy for this awesome performance

[@ik1768]

1:44 Phoebe in the background is literally everybody! 😍 I love these women!!

[@ziggygasroversf.c2716]

At such a young age is Jodie the most talented UK actress to ever grace our screens? I believe so. Her beauty is astonishing and her undeniable aptitude to create so many personas seems so easy for her to portray and that is genius. Well done Jodie. You deserve every accolade coming your way girl.

[@ritushah4017]

Jodi comer is the best. What an actress. Would love to see more of her performance

[@aquablushgirl]

What a beautiful and moving speech. So lovely to thank her Nanna and Stephen like that. I hope her career goes from strength to strength.

[@kevinpayton9240]

World superstar and humble with it,the best of British talent

[@zlamelie]

She's so captivating, as Villanelle as well as in RL. Beautiful talented lady and such heartwarming speech.

[@Michael-xi9nb]

I love Ruth’s wink at Keeley.

[@_kudz]

Well deserved. Honestly the best actress I’ve seen is a while👏🏾❤️

[@jannys7707]

Just watched Killing Eve for the first time and don't know where i've been for three years. Absolutely brilliant! Jodie Comer is one of Britain's best actresses for sure with a huge career in front of her. She's done so much already, and i'm working my way through some of that but Killing Eve is phenomenal. Sandra Oh, Fiona Shaw are brilliant also. So funny seems an understatement! X

[@LR-kj8ec]

Jody Comer completely owns this award. Brilliant actress

[@davidbosquette2940]

We learned something here, she's not just a great actress. 💕

[@laurenlouise1193]

Omg who else got so teary watching her speech? Lovee Jodie shes such an amazing actor and lovely, sweet person!! xxx

[@leonbrooks2107]

I’m not normally a fan of Blondes but my god she is beautiful. Amazing actress to and definitely deserving of this award.

[@abigaillennon3564]

I still remember watching her on My Mad Fat Diary. Her role in Killing Eve was incredible. You can tell the acting is great when she makes you believe she's a psychopath in the show and then is an utter sweetheart in real life.

[@stulsiani]

Truly Deserving Jodie Comer for your awesome and powerful performance

[@marcpanner8371]

I just loved that acceptance speech. When she thanked her fellow scouser for helping her years ago, I thought, "Wow, that is class." And this kinda seems who she is. A classy young woman who, thankfully, is not full of herself, and in the successes of her life, doesn't forget who helped get her there. I look forward to seeing her career blossom even further. She's just lovely.

[@fragilefred3383]

Agree with every word.

[@nt7863]

She is incredible. The most exciting actor to come out of this country in a long time. Crazy beautiful,massively talented but feet firmly on the ground. Can’t wait to see what she does in the future. Stephen Graham is an absolute diamond too. Well done and congratulations Liverpool!

[@Fuckingsignmeup1]

As someone who only knows her from the show it was jarring seeing her react like a normal person. A testament to how much she deserved the award.

[@paulSmith-te8gq]

Shes absolutely mesmerizing.. I can’t take my eyes off her.... I’m 61 my favorite all time female character ever!

[@kellyheald7177]

I love her in Killing Eve such a brilliant actress. Her facial expression are everything.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes ! But, once in a while when V's face is still, you can see a range of emotions "under the skin", which isn't easy to do. But she is that good.

[@carolvega_orion]

I'm crying!!! But happy for Jodie. She is the soul of Killing Eve ❤️

[@charlottec5163]

always makes me cry this

[@TheNon91]

Wow she sound so different from her role at Killing eve. From Liverpool even! Congrats Jodie ❤

[@efcged]

And better still... an EVERTONIAN!

[@ihkeseteeietos5722]

Never watch Killing Eve but saw her in my mad fat diary a long time ago. So happy for her success.

[@J7nty]

Ice Princess you should watch killing eve it’s really good

[@miasauce]

She is ridiculously talented, and I cannot wait to see what comes from this.

[@maya_1975]

her performance in Killing Eve was truly amazing, I watch her now while she is on stage, and I do not see villanelle at all, cause she killed it in making this character in the books, tangible .. It is nice to see gifted people rising and receiving huge awards like this.. It is time to pay attention to new, genius and attractive talents like her!!

[@petergrogan8031]

Absolutely love Jodie Comer, great actress and thoroughly deserved BAFTA win.

[@dani_dazed]

This made me cry! She’s such an outstanding actress, and deserves so many more awards

[@HuYachuBike]

me too, its true... 🥲🥲🥲

[@KateCameron1]

Loved her since mad fat diary 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MrKook78]

fair play. that was killing me (refuse to google something i know - stephen fry)

[@vaishalisingh007]

What a Gorgeous Lady !! She absolutely deserves all the accolades and awards for her phenomenal portrayal of Villanelle !! Best character on television !!

[@alienlv426ify]

Very well deserved award. Jodie Comer performance in Killing Eve absolutely fantastic.

[@kf170]

I was on twitter waiting for the news from fans in the UK coz I’m in the US and can’t stream the BAFTAs (take note BAFTAs). From the moment her named was called to the end of her speech I was tearing with her. I’ve only been a fan of her since KE but when i read her bio, interviews, and watched some of her older projects, I knew this girl came a long freaking way. She is truly gifted in acting and is so hardworking. I haven’t been a hardcore fan of or impressed by an actor in many many years, and she really blew me away with her performance in Killing Eve. It’s been a while since I’ve thought an actor is truly deserving of her award (also Sandra with her awards). Fiona too. Jodie is going to go very far and I’m excited to see what is in store for her. Though I worried that it’ll make meeting her that much more difficult because of her growing popularity! Jodie, if you’re reading this, I am so fucking happy for and proud of you! You deserve every ounce of success that you’ve achieved. KE is truly something special. It’s brought so many wonderful ppl from around the world together because of their mutual fascination with the show and its actors. KE also meant a lot to many ppl personally. I know it did for me. Thank you BAFTAs for recognizing that.

[@isaacerrypagogo98]

Her speech has the same straight forward eloquence and genuine emotion as Louise Fletcher’s Oscar acceptance speech. Jodie is such a beautiful and amazing actress

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Such a sweetheart ! The audience really appreciated her genuine nature and her thanks to her Nana , it was funny and sweet. Nice to see such a great talent get the work she deserves and now the accolades . Well Done Jodie !!

[@alethiajimenez5056]

Well deserved it! Amazing actress Jodie 💜

[@iaminvisibleaminot7278]

why the hell am i crying omg, i'm so goddamn happy for her

[@damn0705]

Ive never seen a better female performance in my life, absolutely stunning! Go Oksana

[@christomo1076]

The marvellous Jodie Comer giving a shout out to the legendary Stephen Graham. Making us scousers proud 💜

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

You should be proud !

[@rainbowkiss100]

She’s one of the most amazing actresses out there at the moment she’s going to have an amazing career.

[@suzyhill7627]

Jodie's performance in Killing Eve was absolutely stunning. I'm not often impressed but I was totally obsessed by her portrayl of a psychopath. Outstanding. 100% flawless. I hope she does this role for many many seasons to come. Tv at its absolute best. I can't wait for season 3.

[@kalpulove]

I could watch this over and over again.. JODIE 💜💜💜🔥🔥

[@scouser2010ify]

This is one the best written and acted characters I’ve ever seen and Jodie deserved all the awards she got she’s a rare talent

[@grahamwilliams2940]

Every nominee in this category were fantastic in brilliant shows which makes this win even more precious, well done!

[@theultimatemonokumaz76]

More than well deserved. I'm obsessed with Killing Eve. Phenomenal

[@krystal_senem]

whenever I feel like crying I open this video and watch the last 35 seconds.

[@cacaktuaaa5695]

yees! totally well deserved! she was totally nervous but still gave a really nice speech! I have seen her since my Mad Fat Diary and she has become more and more talented with every role she has played, and with Vilanelle she's outstanding!

[@patrickstar985]

yep, just cried. i love jodie.

[@Nasdaman]

She is amazing, not just in killing eve which she is truly remarkable but I remember her in Doctor Foster she was amazing in that show.

[@private3993]

Omg her parents hugging at 1:47😭 proud family moment❤️

[@jankench9622]

I adore this actress, the finest this century.

[@ZennyGaming]

finally, been watching this lovely actress since my mad fat dairy , shes been one of my fav's since , so proud of her for breaking through into the spotlight

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

real talent is hard to ignore. Glad she's being recognized even more. Future is hers !

[@seanahmed9079]

Man I just discovered the show recently. What an absolute pleasure to watch her kill it!!!!

[@jebjab22]

She's amazing. No one and I mean no one else could play Villanelle. Jodie Comer is one of a kind!

[@siok4375]

What a talent she has

[@poodle7347]

I’ve never felt so happy for an actor(actress) to win an award😁Congrats Jodie!!!👏🏼

[@jeeva1996]

Beautiful speech and soo SO well deserved! I was shocked at the lack of recognition towards Villainelle in S1 but I'm glad Jodie's getting her dues now at least!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lc6067]

Extraordinarily talented (beyond words) and even better, a lovely human being. ❤

[@CarolineVesper]

yeah I’m crying