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On Saturday, BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) held its annual awards season tea party in Los Angeles, welcoming stars to the Maybourne Beverly Hills for an afternoon of celebration.

The Messenger was in attendance to scope the A-list scene, which took place on the rooftop of the hotel. Stars milled about enjoying the lush decor of red roses and candles, sampling tea sandwiches, as well as lobster tacos and wagyu tartare appetizers, pastries, champagne, and of course a full tea bar.

Among those present was Rosamund Pike, who shared laughs with Seth Rogan, discussed Tom Clancy novels with Paul Giamatti("You really got me into [the] books!" the Downton Abbey star enthused) and posed for a photo with Saltburn co-star Alison Oliver.

Pike kept her pink Dior sunglasses on for a mini-Saltburn reunion, sharing a big group hug with Emerald Fennel and Archie Madekwe.

Giamatti, meanwhile, had a Holdovers meet-up with Dominic Sessa, tapping his co-star on the shoulders proudly.

Rogan was in a jovial mood, joking with attendees and keeping everyone in stitches with his repertoire.

Oppenheimer's Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy met on the red carpet with a long hug and a heartfelt "congratulations" from Murphy. Blunt also traded hugs with Daisy Jones & the Six's Sam Claflin, confessing to him that "it's a lot."

As for Claflin, he arrived with his girlfriend, model Cassie Amato. The two posed together for pictures on the carpet.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig was flooded on the carpet with well-wishers offering congratulations and letting her know how much they loved the blockbuster hit movie, to which she responded with a delighted thank you so much and lots of hugs.

Barbie star America Ferrera expressed joy when running into Eva Longoria, giving her a big hug. Longoria, for her part, was overjoyed to spot Gael Garca Bernal, letting out an excited scream when she saw the actor/producer. They posed for photos together, and chatted for several minutes in a circle.

Longoria also spent time with her Flamin' Hot star, Jesse Garcia, conversing and introducing him to new people, as well as rubbed elbows with Adrien Brody.

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough arrived together and expressed immediate shock at how packed the lobby of the Maybourne was. They both looked at each other and exclaimed "OMG," before Derek made his way to say hello and chat with Alfonso Ribeiro. Meanwhile, Julianne had a long chat with former president of STX, Sophie Watts, apparently about a new dance project.

Virgin Atlantic, which sponsored the event, offered up a playful change from the usual event formalities, encouraging attendees to throw bean bags and compete for a prize.

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Inside Hollywood's BAFTA Tea Party: Rosamund Pike, Emily Blunt, Greta Gerwig and More (Exclusive) - The Messenger

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