The pair star in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom — Elba portrays the South African leader; Harris his wife, Winnie — and, in the words of THR executive editor Matthew Belloni, definitely "made a breakthrough impression" with their much-talked-about performances. Read more about the event here.
"I love TIFF, and I'm so proud to unveil Mandela here," the actor said during THR's inaugural event.
THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg interviews the actor on the red carpet outside of the event.
The THR celebration brought the actress full circle, as she said it was three years ago during the Toronto Film Festival that she landed the role.
Earlier in the day, the actress said, she received a standing ovation for her work in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
From left, Stephane Gerschel, international communications director at Bulgari; Jonathon Aubry, THR vp consumer sales; Roy Kim, THR executive director for jewelry, watch and business development; and Elisabetta Marra, Bulgari's international communications, entertainment industry relations manager.
Stephane Gerschel, international communications director at Bulgari, poses with Naomie Harris on the red carpet.
The Harry Potter alum is at the festival supporting his movie Therese, which also stars Elizabeth Olsen.
Tom Felton, left, shares a laugh with his Therese director Charlie Stratton on the red carpet.
Bulgari was a sponsor at THR's inaugural Breakthrough in Film Awards cocktail party at the Toronto Film Festival.
Tom Felton stayed close to girlfriend Jade Olivia at the cocktail reception honoring Mandela stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.
Bulgari's international communications director Stephane Gerschel presents Naomie Harris with the first Breakthrough in Film Award at THR's inaugural presentation on Sept. 9.
From left, Bulgari's international communications director Stephane Gerschel, THR executive editor Matthew Belloni, Naomie Harris, Idris Elba and Bulgari's international communications, entertainment industry relations manager Elisabetta Marra.
Naomie Harris, who celebrated her birthday three days prior to the Sept. 9 cocktail reception, said "it means so much to be here." Coincidentally, Idris Elba has the same birthday as Harris.