What Molly-Mae’s surprise Bafta appearance REALLY means and how her outfit revealed all on relationship with Tommy Fury
MOLLY-MAE Hague is very rarely seen at red carpet events, so the mum-of-one left people open-mouthed with a surprise appearance at last night’s 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards.
The Love Island icon turned businesswoman, 25, mingled with acting industry heavyweights at London’s Royal Festival Hall, for the heavily-anticipated Bafta event.
The Maebe founder, who broke up with Tommy Fury, 25, last August but is now reported to be back with him, stunned in a stylish full-length black skirt and an eye-catching jacket with exaggerated shoulder pads.
The blonde beauty posed up a storm and accessorised with a small handbag and a series of dainty silver earrings.
She wore her light tresses pulled back into a chic up do and opted for a glowing, bronzed make-up look.
But according to a body language expert, Molly-Mae’s unexpected Bafta appearance has a much deeper meaning.
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Not only this, but as explained by the pro, her outfit subtly reveals all on her relationship with Tommy Fury, 25.
Judi James tells Fabulous: “Molly-Mae’s very performative red-carpet appearance should be seen as an emotional emoji, a non-verbal announcement gesture of her mood, her confidence and her relationship status.
“The choice of outfit looks as contrived as her choice of pose.
“Between poses, she is seen laughing and joking.
"But once she gets into spot she very deliberately adopts her desired look of ‘fierce’ and serious.
“Her smile drops instantly, with just a micro-poking of the tongue to re-adjust the lips, while her head bobs gently to achieve the dipped chin and the challenging stare.
“Her eyelids perform an eye-stutter, fluttering open and shut to adopt that stare.
“It's deliberately serious. She doesn’t want to look happy or lightweight.”
When it comes to her posing, Judi explains: “Her arms hang straight at her sides in an almost emphatic statement of non-compliance.
"In the usual red-carpet tradition of adopting scene-stealing poses, Molly just stands.
“Molly also seems to be keen to not pander to the pressure to wear an outfit or to strike a pose that is either sexual, shocking or revealing.”
Not only this, but according to this body language pro, the Filter founder, who lives in a huge £3.5million mansion with her two-year-old daughter Bambi, appeared “relatable” through her red carpet appearance.
Judi adds: “She’s dressed in stylish basic black and the style is baggy, with no hint of cleavage or enhanced curves.
“Her hair is scraped back in a simple bun and her make-up looks light and unremarkable.
She doesn’t want to look happy or unserious and she doesn’t want to look lightweight
Judi James
“It’s a relatable, wearable and even comfortable look among a trail of A-listers that have dressed like extras in Star Wars.”
Despite this, Judi stresses: “It's probably what Molly’s not doing that makes the strongest statement of power and status here.
“No five-inch-long nails, no surreal styling, no wearing clothing she can’t walk or breathe in, Molly seems to be implying that she knows her own value without having to over-sell it.
Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's split
After five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.
At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ' I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way'.
An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him 'a dad'.
The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her - leading to an explosive showdown.
On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday.
Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.
“The actual shape and silhouette of her outfit is important. Wide, tailored shoulders define power dressing.
“But Molly’s shoulders are wider to the point of huge and her sleeves are long enough to be covering her hands.
"This is ‘boyfriend dressing’, a look that implies you’ve raided your man’s wardrobe.
“It’s a look Molly has championed for a while and one of her first postings after her split from Tommy saw her wearing a huge brown leather jacket, that looked as though it had once belonged to him.
“This would normally signal wardrobe sharing, which would obviously imply you’re in a couple status.
“For Molly though it has always looked more like ‘matching’ by wearing a form of personal armour: a widening and splaying of her shoulders that suggests she can be as tough as Tommy.”
She does seem to be hinting she should not be underestimated again and that the relationship will need to be under her terms this time
Judi James
It was reported last week that Molly-Mae and Tommy are back together and even secretly reunited at her mansion for Valentine’s Day.
According to Judi, the influencer's appearance signals that she has taken him back, but is determined to show she is no walkover.
Judi admits: “It seems to signal she’s powerful, not vulnerable, and will (or has only) taken Tommy back from a position of strength, not weakness.
“This is a ‘challenge’ dress and an ‘equality’ dress, not a ‘revenge’ dress, implying their relationship is still active.
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“As a message to Tommy, she’s not showing off what he’s missing and therefore suggesting they’re still apart, but she does seem to be hinting she should not be underestimated again and that the relationship will need to be under her terms this time.”
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Molly-Mae's glow-down from ‘glamour model’ to ‘yummy mummy’
Celebrity PR Expert, Ed Hopkins told Fabulous: “I believe Molly-Mae Hague's new look is more than just a style change but a powerful statement of who she is becoming.
“It underscores her journey towards authenticity, maturity, and sophistication and is likely to enhance her success and influence in the years to come.”
Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede agreed, and told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae has transformed herself into a yummy mummy who has ditched the glamour model style for a more relaxed and natural look.
“She’s becoming more down to earth and relatable to people and cleverly showing a softer side which will win her legions more fans in the process.”
According to Ed Hopkins, Molly-Mae’s chic new look could be “highly lucrative” for the star.
Ed told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae Hague's transformation towards a more natural, chic look seems to be a testament to her personal growth and evolving style.
“This change, which has become more pronounced since she became a mother, appears to reflect her journey towards embracing authenticity and sophistication.
“It's possible that this new image could be highly lucrative for Molly-Mae.
“Her chic, understated style might appeal to a wider audience, including more mature demographics and high-end brands, potentially opening up lucrative endorsement deals and partnerships.
“By adopting a more elegant look, she seems to align herself with premium and luxury brands that favour natural beauty and sophistication, which could lead to higher-paying collaborations.
“Additionally, with consumers increasingly valuing authenticity and natural beauty, her new image could be both timely and marketable.”
Nick Ede agreed and told Fabulous: “She has started to promote some really great luxury brands including the cosmetics brand Tatcha and with her laid back look she will make a lot of money from brands looking to align with her.”
Ed also noted that Molly-Mae’s transformation may be a sign that she is looking to step away from her reality show past.
He continued: “Molly-Mae's transformation also seems to symbolise her desire even more so to well and truly step out of the shadow of her Love Island persona.
“The shift to a more mature and unique style appears to demonstrate her growth and her wish to be seen as an individual beyond her reality TV beginnings.
“By shedding the bold, flashy look associated with her time on Love Island, she might be rebranding herself as a serious businesswoman and influencer who is carving out her own identity.
“This new look helps her stand out in the crowded influencer market, showcasing her as a trendsetter with a distinctive, refined aesthetic.”
Nick agreed and claimed: “Shedding the flash looks she previously went for, she's also detaching herself from the Love Island stereotype and stepping out as her own person with a cool look that’s not flashy but totally on trend.
“Gone are the 'look at me' posts and in are family style posts and trend led fashion statements.”