Key Highlights
- Danny Dyer reveals his highlight of the year was marrying his daughter to Jarrod Bowen.
- The actor won a BAFTA but considers it less significant than his son-in-law’s status with West Ham United.
- During the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards, Danny Dyer joked about his 12 f***ing words introduction and praised his daughters.
Danny Dyer’s Surprise Admission at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards
Actor Danny Dyer, known for his comedic roles in British television and film, recently made headlines by revealing that winning a BAFTA was not his most significant achievement of 2025. The revelation came during his hosting duties at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards, where he shared this surprising insight with the audience.
BAFTA Award vs. Son-in-Law’s Status
The 48-year-old actor has long been seeking respect in the acting world and finally received recognition when he won a BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance in Mr Bigstuff earlier that year. However, Dyer emphasized that his achievement of marrying his daughter to Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United’s captain, was far more significant.
During his introduction at the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards, Danny Dyer used profanity liberally, promising a “proper f***king night.” He then turned his attention to his daughters, Dani and Sunnie, who were present. His words were candid and heartfelt as he expressed that while winning the BAFTA was a proud moment, it paled in comparison to the joy of seeing his daughter marry a West Ham captain.
Personal Reflections
In his speech, Dyer humorously remarked, “It has been an amazing 12 months in the worlds of music and film but for me personally too because I won a f**king BAFTA, are you having that? The greatest achievement of my life, there is only one thing that could top that, and that is the fact that my firstborn child, my beautiful daughter Dani, who is here tonight, married the captain of West Ham United! Every dad dreams of his daughter bringing hope to the right person, but the captain of the team! What a touch.”
Other Notables from the ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards
The event also featured performances by The Cranberries and honored Sir Bob Geldof with a Lifetime Achievement award for his work with Band Aid. Elsewhere, Louis Tomlinson made a donation to One Direction’s security fund while navigating life-threatening surgery.
While the night was filled with musical performances and recognitions of various talents in show business, Danny Dyer’s candid statement about his personal achievements stood out as a poignant reminder that sometimes, life’s greatest moments are not just professional accolades but personal milestones.
The ceremony took place at London’s Roundhouse on Thursday night, attended by nominees like Lewis Capaldi and FKA Twigs. Comedian Mo Gilligan and singers from the Sugababes were also present, adding to the star-studded event.
