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Star has BAFTAs in raptures, says Jess Boulton

- Jess Boulton

It's not often that David Beckham finds himself starstruck. But then, it's not often he finds himself meeting one of the most beloved movie stars of all time.

Michael J Fox's surprise appearance at Sunday night's BAFTAs was one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

The 62-year-old came on stage in a wheelchair to present the best film gong to Oppenheimer and while many were shocked to see the worsening toll of his Parkinson's disease, there was no doubting the status he still holds.

As he rose to his feet Waddingham to announce the winner, so too did the A-list audience at London's Southbank Centre honouring the Back to the Future legend with a standing ovation.

Then at the afterparty, stars were practically queuing up to spend time with him. Beckham said afterwards: "I cannot believe I got to meet Michael J Fox. I'm a little starstruck to meet so many talented people that I've watched on the big screen.