Benedict Cumberbatch Hopes To Take In Ukrainian Refugees Through British Government Scheme

Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday. And Sienna Miller looked as glamorous as ever at the Vanity Fair Oscars' bash hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday evening. The actor, 40, oozed elegance in a silky one-shoulder gown with a bodice decked out in dazzling rhinestones and beads.

Jamie Lee Curtis has expressed her support for Ukraine on the red carpet at the 2022 Oscars.The actress, 63, wore an outfit that gave a subtle nod in support of refugees on the red carpet on Sunday evening, by holding up a blue ribbon that said #WithRefugees.The star also wore a long-sleeved dark blue gown by Stella McCartney, as she wore the ribbon tied around one hand in a show of support. Speaking about her decision to wear the ribbon, she said: “It’s a way of standing with solidarity with the displaced people of the world right now.” The show of support for refugees comes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the ribbon handed out to stars by the United Nations.

MORE: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewIn her speech, she poked fun at her affections for the British actor, during which a Benedict-shaped cake was brought out on stage.WATCH: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA monologueAs it was wheeled out, Rebel said: " Oh sorry hang on… that's just my personal cake, guys this is a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch because I like, really love him, that was supposed to be for me for later, for reasons we won't go into.READ: Rebel Wilson pokes fun at Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interviewMORE: Rebel Wilson addresses weight loss in candid BAFTA opening monologue"Benedict, I made it because I know you're a vegan… ok but seriously guys if anybody is hungry and they want a piece of cake, they can come up and… does anyone want a cheekbone, or a piece of nose, no one?A post shared by Rebel Wilson (@rebelwilson)Rebel and Benedict looking close on Instagram "They'll be having it soon because they'll be hungry and stuff, taste the BAFTAs they said, it'll be a piece of cake!"Although the British actor appeared in good spirits, although slightly red-faced at the shout-out, the awkwardness appeared to subside as the pair shared two stunning snaps together on Wednesday. Rebel looked stunning on the red carpet at the BAFTAsTaking to her Instagram Rebel captioned the photos: "The most excellent: Cumberbatch (who plays a 1920’s cowboy…in my dreams last night jk) in THE POWER OF THE DOG and @troykotsur who melts your heart in CODA! Well done fellas!"Fans were quick to comment on the reunion and couldn't help sharing how good the pair look together.

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to take part in a new government initiative, launched to help Ukrainian refugees, amid the tragic conflict caused by Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country.The star of Marvel’s ‘Dr. Strange’ said he is planning to take in Ukrainian refugees, after the UK government unveiled the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ project, offering $457 a month to house families fleeing war.Attending the 2022 BAFTAs ceremony, Benedict announced his support on the red carpet, explaining that “It is a really shocking time to be a European, two and a half hours’ flight away from Ukraine, and it’s something that hangs over us.”The UK has been exploring different ways to help refugees, granting over 4,000 visas, and expecting to receive “tens of thousands” Ukrainians.

Naman Ramachandran While the actual BAFTA film awards ceremony on Sunday may have been largely apolitical, the red carpet leading up to it was awash with political commentary.“The Power of the Dog” star and BAFTA best actor nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, who attended the event with his wife Sophie Hunter, wore a badge depicting the Ukrainian flag.Cumberbatch said the awards are “a celebration of an industry that’s about imagery, and images speaking as loud as if not louder sometimes than words. So it’s a small gesture,” the actor told BBC News.“But away from this, what we all have to do is continue to put pressure on our politicians as far as the refugee crisis goes, continue to put pressure on the Putin regime, continue to help in any which way we can — whether that’s through donations or housing refugees, all of which I’m looking to do and have done.” The U.K.

A Ukrainian woman living in Scotland has shared her anguish as her parents are running low on vital medication.

The Power of the Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch says he plans to be a part to the UK government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme, which will enable British people to take in refugees from the embattled country.

Celebrities showed their support for Ukraine on the red carpet of the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards through a touching subtle accessory. Taking to the pre-show of the award ceremony on Sunday evening, a whole host of famous faces posed up a storm whilst making a political statement by wearing badges and pins with the colours of Ukraine's flag out of respect of the war that is currently happening there.The invasion which started over two weeks ago has been causing devastation throughout the European country and now people are taking a stand.

Sky News: “It is a really shocking time to be a European, two and a half hours’ flight away from Ukraine, and it’s something that hangs over us.“We all need to do more than wear a badge. We need to donate, we need to pressure our politicians to continue to create some kind of a haven here for people who are suffering.”He added: “Everyone needs to do as much as they can.

The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting in their country amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis.

The government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the war with Russian in their country.

Benedict Cumberbatch is a master of impressions.

A Tory Minister has promised that the number of Ukranians being granted visas for the UK would increase “very, very quickly” after the Home Office was slammed for only granting 50 applications.