Selena Gomez struggles with Kneecap pronunciation at BAFTAs

During the 2025 BAFTAs, Selena Gomez experienced an awkward moment on stage while presenting the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer alongside Zoe Saldana. Gomez struggled to pronounce the name of the winning film, 'Kneecap', and humorously admitted, 'I don't know what it says' before apologizing to the audience. While her blunder became a talking point on social media, many fans found it endearing, with some sharing their reactions online. The ceremony also featured emotional tributes to notable figures in film who passed away, including Maggie Smith and James Earl Jones. Additionally, 'Conclave' won Best Film, while 'The Brutalist' garnered four awards, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Overall, the event showcased both glamorous fashion and heartfelt moments, despite Gomez's on-stage mishap.