In an unexpected turn of events at the BAFTA Awards in London, Mark Hamill, renowned for his role in Star Wars, found himself in an awkward situation.
The 73-year-old actor, known for his frequent criticisms of President Donald Trump, experienced a wardrobe malfunction while presenting an award, as his trousers unexpectedly descended.
Footage circulating on social media captured the moment Hamill hastily grabbed his pants, pulling them up, tucking in his shirt, and fastening them, all while maintaining his composure on stage.
According to The Sun, a front-row attendee noted that Hamill's trousers seemed ill-fitting. "Mark started speaking then his suit trousers just dropped to his knees. It was like they were too big for him," the source remarked. As reported by Breitbart, the incident unfolded in full view of numerous celebrities, including Timothe Chalamet, Ariana Grande, and Adrien Brody, leaving many guests visibly shocked yet silent.
The insider from the BAFTAs elaborated, "All the big stars such as Timothe Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Adrien Brody would have seen it from their angle," adding that "Most guests looked horrified, but said nothing." The source further described the scene, noting, "They were turning to each other wide-eyed as if to say, 'Did that just happen?'"
Despite the unexpected mishap, Hamill managed to maintain his dignity, successfully presenting the Best Film award to the creators of the 2024 film, Conclave.
The Sun reported that the incident became a topic of conversation during the awards dinner, with attendees puzzled over how the trousers, which appeared secure when Hamill first took the stage, had suddenly slipped. "Mark and his disappearing trousers were the talk of the awards dinner later on," the source mentioned, adding, "People couldnt work out how they just fell down when they had been perfectly fine earlier when he walked out on to the stage."
The insider praised Hamill's handling of the situation, stating, "Its a scenario which is every big stars worst nightmare, but Mark styled it out like a pro." However, they humorously suggested, "He might need to get a better belt for next year though."
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