'Awkward': Helena Bonham Carter kisses BAFTA 2018 winner James Ivory's shoulder in cringe exchange

Helena Bonham Carter left viewers cringing after her attempt to congratulate James Ivory on his BAFTA win backfired.

The actress was keen to show her appreciation for Ivory after he was honoured with the Best Adapted Screenplay gong for Call Me By Your Name at Sunday night’s ceremony.

But as she stood up to kiss the US filmmaker she missed and ended up planting one on his shoulder.

Predictably the exchange didn’t go unnoticed by eagle-eyed fans who called on BAFTA to honour her with a gong for ‘Most Embarrassing Moment’.

One viewer tweeted: "That Helena Bonham Carter jacket kiss is the quality content I tuned in for.”

Another posted: “Helena Bonham Carter just kissed James Ivory’s suit #bafta.”

A third wrote: “I love the awkward, is it a hand shake? Hug? High five? Kiss? When the winner is going up to the stage #BAFTAs.”

Bonham Carter was among a sea of stars who wore black in support of the Time’s Up movement against sexual harassment and abuse.

The Sweeney Todd actress, who is rumoured to be taking over as the Queen in The Crown, wore a stunning off the shoulder black gown which she accessorised with a bag reading: “All you need is love and WIFI.”

The 71st annual BAFTAs was hosted by Joanna Lumley at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was the night’s biggest winner, taking home five gongs including the coveted Best Film.

Frances McDormand, who plays grieving mother Mildred Hayes, was honoured with Leading Actress while her co-star Sam Rockwell was honoured with Best Supporting Actor.

Gary Oldman continued his awards haul, picking up Leading Actor for his portrayal of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

I, Tonya’s Allison Janney received Best Supporting Actress, Daniel Kaluuya was crowed EE Rising Star and Guillermo del Toro was presented with Best Director.

See the full list of winners here.