Paul Thomas Anderson Says ‘I Feel Like the Prettiest Girl in the Room’ After Winning BAFTA Best Director Prize, Dedicates Award to Late ‘One Battle’ Producer Adam Somner
Variety • 2/22/2026
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- 2026-02-22Paul Thomas Anderson Says ‘I Feel Like the Prettiest Girl in the Room’ After Winning BAFTA Best Director Prize, Dedicates Award to Late ‘One Battle’ Producer Adam Somner (current)
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