Frances McDormand revealed why she chose not to wear black to Sunday night’s BAFTAs as she was honoured for her role in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”.
The 60-year-old, who bagged the Leading Actress gong at the star-studded ceremony, admitted she has “a little trouble with compliance” as she took to the stage to give her acceptance speech.
McDormand opted to wear a colourful lip-printed dress instead of joining other stars and wear black in honour of the #MeToo movement. However, she insisted: “I want you to know that I stand in full solidarity with my sisters tonight in black.”
McDormand added of her latest film, “I am thrilled that activists all over the world have been inspired by the set decoration of ‘Three Billboards’ and have taken to the streets and let it be a part of the positive discourse that is happening.
“Who would have thought that Marge Gunderson would grow up to be Mildred Hayes? Power to the people.”
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“Three Billboards” sees McDormand’s character personally challenge the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit.
As well as McDormand’s award, the movie also bagged the awards for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best British Film.
