Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Uma Therman and Tom Hanks were among the A-listers on the red carpet for the Baftas 2014.

The star-studded event, hosted at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, has attracted a glittering crowd this year.

But despite nerves kicking in for the 2014 nominees, one leading actress enjoyed the event safe in the knowledge that she had scooped an award.

Helen Mirren got the royal seal of approval and was presented with the Fellowship prize by Prince William.

The queen of British cinema - who has played the monarch on stage and screen and won the leading actress Oscar in 2007 for The Queen - joined other winners of the prestigious award including Martin Scorsese and Sir Christopher Lee.

Stars on the Baftas 2014 red carpet - in pictures 24 show all Stars on the Baftas 2014 red carpet - in pictures 1/24 Animal attraction The Baftas crowd went wild for Wolf of Wall Street star Leonardo DiCaprio 2/24 Super cool Angelina Jolie out-dressed her husband Brad Pitt with her own take on a tuxedo 3/24 Acting royalty Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson flew to London for the event 4/24 Phone a friend Is Tom Hanks about to snap a selfie? 5/24 Suits you, sir Bradley Cooper was all smiles 6/24 Green goddess 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’O looks incredible in another stunning gown 7/24 Sleek Blue Jasmine star Cate Blanchett works a silky black number 8/24 Classic beauty Uma Thurman knows how to wear a black dress 9/24 It's his year Bianca Stigter and much acclaimed 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen 10/24 Prestigious guest Martin Scorsese meets the adoring crowd 11/24 Feeling blue Gillian Anderson's blue and navy dress has a big thumbs up 12/24 Mr cool Kelly Marcel and Tom Hardy, who stayed warm in his coat 13/24 Hollywood's new star The cameras couldn't get enough of Lupita Nyong’O 14/24 Black beauty Amy Adams strikes a pose 15/24 Making music Tinie Tempah and Laura Mvula represent the pop scene on the movie night 16/24 Solo act Leonardo DiCaprio walked the red carpet alone 17/24 Royal welcome Prince William makes a rare awards ceremony appearance 18/24 Keeping it British Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne walked arm in arm 19/24 Colourful Lily Allen makes a statement in her multicoloured frock 20/24 She's a winner Helen Mirren has been given the prestigious Bafta fellowship 21/24 Warm welcome Leonardo DiCaprio spent time signing autographs for fans 22/24 Androgynous Angelina Is there any look Mrs Pitt can't pull off? 23/24 Talk show queen Oprah makes an appearance 24/24 Having fun with the camera Emma Watson loves a good giggle 1/24 Animal attraction The Baftas crowd went wild for Wolf of Wall Street star Leonardo DiCaprio 2/24 Super cool Angelina Jolie out-dressed her husband Brad Pitt with her own take on a tuxedo 3/24 Acting royalty Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson flew to London for the event 4/24 Phone a friend Is Tom Hanks about to snap a selfie? 5/24 Suits you, sir Bradley Cooper was all smiles 6/24 Green goddess 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’O looks incredible in another stunning gown 7/24 Sleek Blue Jasmine star Cate Blanchett works a silky black number 8/24 Classic beauty Uma Thurman knows how to wear a black dress 9/24 It's his year Bianca Stigter and much acclaimed 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen 10/24 Prestigious guest Martin Scorsese meets the adoring crowd 11/24 Feeling blue Gillian Anderson's blue and navy dress has a big thumbs up 12/24 Mr cool Kelly Marcel and Tom Hardy, who stayed warm in his coat 13/24 Hollywood's new star The cameras couldn't get enough of Lupita Nyong’O 14/24 Black beauty Amy Adams strikes a pose 15/24 Making music Tinie Tempah and Laura Mvula represent the pop scene on the movie night 16/24 Solo act Leonardo DiCaprio walked the red carpet alone 17/24 Royal welcome Prince William makes a rare awards ceremony appearance 18/24 Keeping it British Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne walked arm in arm 19/24 Colourful Lily Allen makes a statement in her multicoloured frock 20/24 She's a winner Helen Mirren has been given the prestigious Bafta fellowship 21/24 Warm welcome Leonardo DiCaprio spent time signing autographs for fans 22/24 Androgynous Angelina Is there any look Mrs Pitt can't pull off? 23/24 Talk show queen Oprah makes an appearance 24/24 Having fun with the camera Emma Watson loves a good giggle

The Baftas are widely seen as a dry run for next month's Oscars and Steve McQueen's 12 Years A Slave is tipped to continue its award season success.

The film, which stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a free man kidnapped and sold into slavery in America's deep south, has 10 nominations including for best film and best director.

Ejiofor is nominated for the leading actor award while co-stars Lupita Nyong'o and Michael Fassbender are nominated for supporting actress and actor.

London-born Ejiofor said there was "something particularly special about receiving a Bafta nomination from home".

Look out for video from the Baftas official after party here: