Al Pacino trips while walking on the red carpet for the BAFTAs

The 2020 BAFTAs were extremely competitive and fans were excited to watch as to who will bag the prestigious award. The nominations were filled with prominent celebrities who performed extremely well in their films. However certain unfortunate events from the ceremony caught everyone's attention and became the talk of the town.

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Al Pacino trips while walking on the red carpet for the BAFTAs

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Things began regularly at the red carpet for the award ceremony. However, when superstar Al Pacino arrived, all eyes were on him. Many fans expected his film The Irishman to win big at the BAFTAs due to his stellar performance in the film. The 79-year-old sported an all-black suit with just a tint of colour. He completed his look with a pair of sunglasses.

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As the actor was making his way, he tripped. He was pictured holding on to the people who were around him and they tried to get him back on his feet. Pacino was accompanied by his girlfriend Meital Dohan, who quickly rushed to help him retain his balance. Fortunately, the Godfather star did not suffer any injuries. Al Pacino was nominated under the Best Actor in a Supporting Role category for his role in The Irishman. However, the legendary actor lost the award to Brad Pitt. He later bagged the award for his role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Al Pacino has not only taken home the BAFTA but he also has taken home the Golden Globe Award and SAG Award for the role.

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