Richard Madden win big at GQ awards
Actor Richard Madden at the GQ Men of the year Awards. Picture: Grant Pollard/Invision/AP Actor Richard Madden at the GQ Men of the year Awards. Picture: Grant Pollard/Invision/AP
A night of glitz and glam at the GQ Men of the Year Awards saw Brit actors Richard Madden and Taron Egerton among the top figures honoured.
Now in its 22nd year, the event, held at London’s Tate Modern, celebrates individuals who have helped to shape the world’s cultural landscape over style, politics, entertainment and sport.
The 33-year-old Game of Thrones and The Bodyguard star, uitgevat in a in a black and navy suit, was presented with the most stylish man of the year prize by singer Rita Ora.
Rocketman actor Egerton, 29, was awarded actor of the year by Sir Elton John’s long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin.
Both Madden and Egerton have been touted as favourites to be the next James Bond, and both appeared in the biopic of Tiny Dancer hitmaker Sir Elton.
For the second consecutive year, grime rapper Stormzy, 26, took home the prize for solo artist of the year.
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Raising the style stakes was Stomzy’s ex, Brit TV presenter Maya Jama, who stole the show in a sheer silver and nude turtleneck gown.
Aussie actress Nicole Kidman was named actress of the year, while fellow Australian Kylie Minogue took home the icon of the year prize.
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The iconic Sir Ian McKellen was handed the legend of the year award by Stephen Fry.
David Beckham received the editor’s special honour for his work in fashion, football and philanthropy.
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