Mark Hamill, best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars,” had an unexpected wardrobe mishap while presenting at the 2025 BAFTA Awards.
The 73-year-old actor was onstage at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night to present the final award of the evening, Best Film,
when his trousers suddenly fell from his waist.
As Hamill delivered his speech, emphasizing the magic of cinema, he suddenly grabbed at his pants, which had slipped down.
Without breaking stride, he managed to pull them back up behind the podium, continuing his presentation with professionalism and humor.
Handling the Moment Like a Pro
Despite the unfortunate mishap, Hamill remained composed and seamlessly continued his speech.
“If you’re in the room like me, you must love film — so what makes us love cinema so much that we’re all gathered here to celebrate tonight?” he asked the audience. The moment was caught on camera, with the footage later zooming out to show Hamill adjusting his pants before proceeding to announce “Conclave” as the Best Film winner.
An eyewitness sitting in the front row recounted the incident to The Sun, explaining how shocked the audience appeared. “Mark started speaking, then his suit trousers just dropped to his knees. It was like they were too big for him,” the insider said. “All the big stars, such as Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, and Adrien Brody, saw it from their angle. Most guests looked horrified but remained silent.”
The source continued, “People were wide-eyed, turning to each other in disbelief. It was a moment you wouldn’t believe unless you saw it. The wardrobe malfunction became the talk of the awards dinner later on, but Hamill handled it like a pro.”
Social Media Reacts
The incident quickly went viral, sparking humorous “Star Wars”-themed jokes from fans online. Many took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share their amusement, with one user quipping, “May the Gravity be with You.” Another joked, “Haha, the force has weakened in this one.”
Others couldn’t believe what they had witnessed. “Dude’s pants really just fell down on stage??” one person wrote. Another user humorously imagined the irony of the situation, posting, “Imagine being Luke Skywalker and your pants falling down on stage. The Force was not with him.”
The BAFTAs’ Star-Studded Night
The 2025 BAFTAs boasted an impressive guest list, including Hollywood stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Adrien Brody, Selena Gomez, Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Ralph Fiennes, Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldana, and Sebastian Stan.
Other major awards of the evening saw Brady Corbet winning Best Director, Brody earning Best Actor, Mikey Madison taking home Best Actress, Kieran Culkin securing Best Supporting Actor, and Saldana claiming Best Supporting Actress.
Despite Hamill’s wardrobe mishap, his ability to recover and continue his presentation without missing a beat further solidified his reputation as a seasoned performer. While the incident became a widely discussed moment of the evening, it ultimately showcased Hamill’s charm and professionalism in handling unexpected situations.
The actor has yet to comment publicly on the incident, and his representatives have not issued a statement. However, given Hamill’s well-known sense of humor, fans are expecting him to address the mishap with a witty remark in the days to come.
Even in a moment of unexpected embarrassment, Hamill proved that, much like in the “Star Wars” universe, resilience and humor can turn any situation around.
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