Kenneth Branagh won his first ever Oscar on Sunday and gushed that it was an 'enormous honor for my family' as he was supported by his wife Lindsay Brunnock before heading off for a night of celebrations.
The iconic actor, 61, took home the first Oscar in his stellar career when he scooped the award for Best Original Screenplay for Belfast at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood.
His victory, which saw him lead British winners at the ceremony, came after fears that he would miss the event as he was isolating in New York earlier this week after testing positive for Covid-19 the week before.
Congratulations! Kenneth Branagh celebrated a big night on Sunday as he won his first ever Oscar and gushed that it was an 'enormous honor for my family'
Loved up: On the red carpet, Kenneth looked smart in a navy three-piece suit, crisp white shirt and bow tie, as he posed with his wife Lindsay Brunnock
A spokesperson for the star said that he had first tested positive 'early last week' and he missed the Producers Guild Awards (PGA) event last Saturday and participated virtually instead.
But after testing negative, Kenneth was able to attend the Oscars, which saw his movie Belfast given nods in a whopping seven categories, and graced the red carpet with his glamorous wife Lindsay.
On the red carpet Kenneth looked smart in a navy three-piece suit, crisp white shirt and bow tie.
Beside him, Lindsay wowed in a bright red gown with a pretty off-the-shoulder design, which was cinched in at her waist and was teamed with heels and a gold and black tassel bag.
Poorly: The Belfast director, 61, looked in great spirits after just recovering from Covid which had lead to fears he wouldn't be able to attend the ceremony at all if he didn't test negative in time
Gorgeous: Beside him, Lindsay wowed in a bright red gown with a pretty off-the-shoulder design, which was cinched in at her waist and was teamed with heels
He made it! After testing negative, Kenneth was able to attend the Oscars, which saw his movie Belfast given nods in a whopping seven categories
Accolades: He had an incredible awards season, with Belfast winning a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes
He had hoped to collect further honours for Belfast at the Oscars after an incredible awards season which saw the movie win a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes.
And Kenneth took home another accolade for Belfast, and his first ever Oscar, as he won Best Original Screenplay.
He won the Oscar over Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay & David Sirota), Licorice Pizza (Paul Thomas Anderson), King Richard (Zach Baylin) and The Worst Person in the World (Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt).
Branagh had been nominated for an Oscar five times before this year, for Best Director and Best Actor for Henry V in 1990, Best Live Action Short Film for Swan Song in 1992, Best Adapted Screenplay for Hamlet in 1996 and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for My Week With Marilyn in 2011.
Oscar win: Kenneth took home another accolade for Belfast, and his first ever Oscar, as he won Best Original Screenplay
New film: Branagh also directed and starred as Hercule Poirot in The Death on the Nile, based on the Agatha Christie novel
Branagh was also nominated this year for Best Director and Best Picture for Belfast, setting a record for being nominated in seven categories - but lost out to Jane Campion's Power Of The Dog and CODA respectively.
The film was based on his own experiences growing up in Belfast, with the filmmaker delivering a heartfelt speech at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood after his first Oscar win.
'Thank you. Touch. Thank you. Whoa. Thank you. Academy voters, thank you, my fellow nominees, I salute you,' Branagh began.
'This is an enormous honor for my family, it's a great tribute to an amazing city and fantastic people,' he added.
Thanks: 'Thank you. Touch. Thank you. Whoa. Thank you. Academy voters, thank you, my fellow nominees, I salute you,' Branagh began
Cast and crew: 'Northern Ireland screen are brilliant. UK cast and crew, this story is the search for joy and hope in the face of violence and loss,' the filmmaker continued
Oscar nominee: Branagh had been nominated for an Oscar five times before this year, but had never won an accolade at the Academy Awards before
'I'm only standing here because of the incredible support of dame Donna Langley, fearless leader of focus leaders, Jason Cassidy and their amazing team,' he continued.
'Northern Ireland screen are brilliant. UK cast and crew, this story is the search for joy and hope in the face of violence and loss,' the filmmaker continued.
'We lost some people along the way. Johnny Sessions, Jim Dornan, we miss them, we love them, we will never forget them and we will never forget all of those lost in the heartbreaking, heartwarming, human story of that amazing city of Belfast on the fabulous island of Ireland,' he said.
'This means a lot. Thank you so much. Thank you,' he concluded to much applause.
Go on son! Kenneth waved his award in the air as he celebrated in the aftermath
Joy: After his heartfelt speech, Kenneth was seen looking elated as he held his Oscar in the air and flashed a huge grin as he was met backstage by stars keen to celebrate his victory
Amazing: Kenneth looked over the moon as he held his award in the air backstage
Cheers: Kenneth was greeted by crowds who congratulated him on his first Oscar
After his heartfelt speech, Kenneth was seen looking elated as he held his Oscar in the air and flashed a huge grin as he was met backstage by stars keen to celebrate his victory with him.
The esteemed actor then went on to the Governors Ball with his wife Lindsay and was seen again posing with his Academy Award.
He joined by the likes of Nicole Kidman, Diane Warren and Bob Chapek at the star-studded event as he celebrated his incredible achievement.
Kenneth led British nominees dominating the Oscar nominations, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman receiving nods in the major categories.
Big night: The esteemed actor then went on to the Governors Ball with his wife Lindsay and was seen again posing with his Academy Award
Smitten: He held hands with his glamorous wife Lindsay as he arrived at the Governors Ball after the Oscars
