From the red carpet: Bafta photo gallery

Actress Sienna Miller arrives for the BAFTA Awards in London. Photo / Reuters

As the awards season reaches it peak, this morning's Bafta Awards are considered by many to be the final precursor to the upcoming Oscars.

The Baftas - or British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards - recognise outstanding achievement in both British and international film-making.

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From the Red Carpet

Helen Mirren stopped to chat with Sky News and revealed she did not vote during this year's Bafta elections.

"I didn't vote this year, I didn't vote at all."

Mirren made media headlines around the world last week when she jokingly said she would never forgive herself if she didn't vote for herself at the Oscars.

Dame Judi Dench was happy to say who she voted for - fellow Brit, Helen.

"Oh yes, you bet," Dench cooed when asked if she voted for The Queen.

"I think it's phenomenal what she's done. It's a dead cert in my book," said the Notes on a Scandal actress.

Best actress nominees Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz also took time to sing the praises of Ms Mirren.

"I love her, I love her work. She's a very funny woman," said Cruz, who is nominated for her role in the Spanish film, Volver.

Meanwhile, Winslet admitted she had not prepared a speech, as she was so confident Mirren would win the trophy.

"Absolutely she should win. And I'm sure she will," said the Little Children actress.

The Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt said she found the Baftas more exciting than last month's Golden Globes - where she won Best Supporting Actress for Gideon's Daughter.

The English actress joked she didn't want to win as her dress was so tight.

"It's probably better if I don't because I won't get up the stairs in my skirt. That would be more embarrassing than not winning."