Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis has been awarded the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Fellowship, honouring his late wife and a mystery person who helped him to 'love again' in his speech

Warwick Davis struggled to contain his emotions during his acceptance speech at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday night. Viewers at home revealed they were in tears following the heartbreaking scenes that rocked the auditorium as A-listers also welled up.

Tom Felton, who starred opposite Davis in Harry Potter as Draco Malfoy, presented the award, giving a heart-felt speech about the impact the actor had on his life – revealing that he had been the one to teach his first spell at Hogwarts.

Warwick Davis’ acceptance speech proved to be an emotional stand-out during this year’s Baftas ceremony.On Sunday evening, the Tenable host was recognised with a Bafta Fellowship award, following in the footsteps of recent recipients like filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott,

Warwick Davis was all smiles as he attended the 2025 BAFTA in London, just months after the tragic death of his wife, Samantha.

Warwick continued the speech by paying tribute to his late wife Samantha. Samantha Davis, who co-founded the charity Little People UK died at the age of 53. In a touching tribute, he said: " Above all I would like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy.

Davis, who is known for fantasy film Willow and the Harry Potter movies, received the award for his performing and advocacy work.

British actor Warwick Davis, who is set to pick up the Bafta film fellowship, said he learned about his award while checking emails on the toilet. Davis, who is known for fantasy film Willow and the Harry Potter movies,