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BAFTA Names Donna Langley 2026 Fellowship Honoree

BAFTA cites transformative leadership, a sustained focus on inclusion, and strong relationships with creative partners.

Overview

  • BAFTA announced that NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley will receive the Academy Fellowship at the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 22.
  • As the first British woman to lead a major Hollywood studio, Langley oversees NBCUniversal’s film and television portfolio.
  • The Fellowship recognizes her leadership through industry disruption, her long-term work on inclusion and talent pipelines, and her collaboration with top filmmakers.
  • Langley called the selection an incredible honor and said recognition by her home country is a privilege, crediting creative partners for shaping her career.
  • Broadcast details for the ceremony include BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K., with U.S. coverage on E!.