As a testament to the international appeal of British film and television, actors from both sides of the Atlantic gathered at the Beverly Hills Hotel Jan. 12 for the 14th Annual BAFTA/Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party.
Among the guests was McAvoy, celebrated star of Atonement and winner of the BAFTA 2006 trophy for Rising Star. Good call.
A well-known comedian in his native country, Izzard is winning over American audiences as the star—opposite fellow Brit Minnie Driver—of The Riches.