2026 BAFTA Racial Slur Incident

The BAFTA Racial Slur Incident in February 2026 broke the internet when an audience member shouted a slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, overshadowing the film’s 16 Oscar nominations and 4 wins. Jordan’s Best Actor win made the hate speech more jarring. Other viral moments included Alan Cumming capturing Paul Mescal on his phone and Leonardo DiCaprio losing to Robert Aramayo. BAFTA’s response, following the organization's 2020 diversity reforms, drew criticism from advocacy groups who called it insufficient.