BAFTAs 2018: Stars including Emma Watson and Daisy Ridley set to wear black in support of Time's Up campaign

The movement is said to be backed by many high-profile actresses
Statement: Emma Watson is thought to be supporting the campaign
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Natasha Sporn1 February 2018
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Stars are expected to wear black to the next month's Bafta Film Awards in support of the Time’s Up movement.

The fresh campaign has been organised by a “collective of UK based female film and television industry leaders” who have circulated a letter, obtained by Deadline, encouraging solidarity.

The blackout comes just weeks after A-listers wore black gowns to the Golden Globes in the US to show support for the Time’s Up and #MeToo campaigns.

High-profile actresses including Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Emma Watson, Zawe Ashton, Daisy Ridley, Emilia Clarke and Jodie Whittaker are all involved are all expected to participate.

The letter reads: “Wearing black is a strong, unifying and simple statement – a physical and visual representation of our solidarity with people across all industries who have experienced sexual harassment and abuse or have been held back due to an imbalance in power.

“We hope that those of us who are privileged enough to have a platform, can use it to raise awareness of the experiences of women beyond our industry, whose experiences are often silenced and marginalized.”

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The note goes on to say that there are “exciting plans” regarding the UK-based movement and that they will be in touch soon with more information.

Attendees have also been told that they can bring a date with them to the awards in the form of a women’s rights, equality or workplace rights campaigner, echoing the actions at the Golden Globes.

Men can wear a special pin or a buttonhole to show support, the letter also says.

Joanna Lumley will host this year’s Bafta ceremony, which will be held in London on February 18.

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