GQ Men Of The Year awards 2012
Gary Barlow, Michael Fassbender or Chris Hemsworth? Who was your best dressed man at GQ's big annual awards show? See all the celebrity pics and read all the gossip from the evening, which was held at the Royal Opera House in London.
PA PhotosGary Barlow
Gary Barlow was among the big winners at the GQ Men Of The Year awards, which was held at the Royal Opera House in London. The X Factor judge was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement award for his part in the Jubilee celebrations, Children In Need and more.
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PA PhotosChris Hemsworth
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth was among the surprise attendees at the 2012 GQ Awards. Arriving with wife Elsa Pataky, he left with the International Breakthrough prize.
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Rex FeaturesMichael Fassbender
Shame star Michael Fassbender sent temperatures soaring when he turned up to the GQ Men Of The Year awards in a sizzling Emporio Armani suit to pick up a prize in the Actor category.
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Getty ImagesAzealia Banks
Super-cool Harlem electro-hop star Azealia Banks made an entrance at the GQ Men Of The Year awards wearing this geometric patterned dress with a gold clutch and strappy heels by Jimmy Choo.
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Rex FeaturesAshley Cole
The infamous ex! Ashley Cole cut a fine figure on the red carpet as he posed for pics at the GQ Men Of The Year awards.
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Getty ImagesAlex James
Cheese fanatic and ex-Blur member Alex James turned up without a wheel under his arm, much to our disappointment.
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Rex FeaturesBradley Wiggins
Team GB’s most decorated Olympian, Bradley Wiggins, showed off his impressive sideburns at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. The cyclist won the Lifetime Achievement award for his outstanding sporting success, which has includes being the first British athlete to win the Tour De France in over 100 years.
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PA PhotosChris Hoy
The mighty thighs of Olympic gold medal winner Chris Hoy strode triumphantly into the Royal Opera House for the GQ Men Of The Year awards. The champion Team GB cyclist picked up the Team award alongside fellow athletes Greg Rutherford and Mo Farah.
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Rex FeaturesDavid Furnish
No Elton, but his partner David Furnish rocked up to the GQ Men Of The Year awards anyway.
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Rex FeaturesDavid Gandy
Of course David Gandy was there! The male supermodel wouldn’t miss a thing like the GQ Men Of The Year awards for all the cufflinks in world.
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Rex FeaturesDamian Lewis
Damian Lewis upped the hot redhead factor at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. The Sweeney actor picked up the prize for TV Personality for his role starring opposite Claire Danes in Homeland.
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Rex FeaturesDolce & Gabbana
Dynamic duo Dolce & Gabbana won the Designer award at the GQ Men Of The Year awards.
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Rex FeaturesDermot O’Leary
Imagine Dermot O’Leary’s delight when he learned he’d won the coveted Tanqueray Most Stylish award at the GQ Men Of The Year? As you can see, the X Factor presenter could hardly contain his excitement.
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Rex FeaturesElizabeth Moss
It’s just not the GQ awards without at least one Mad Men star turning out for the occasion.
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Rex FeaturesGreg Rutherford
Long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford was clearly loving his time in the spotlight at the GQ Men Of The Year awards, where he picked up the Team prize with the rest of Team GB.
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Rex FeaturesHeston Blumenthal & Wolfgang Puck
He might have lost out on the Chef award to Wolfgang Puck, but Heston Blumenthal still looked pleased as punch at the GQ awards.
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Rex FeaturesJames Corden & Rob Brydon
Can you barely contain your laughter? That’s because two of TV’s funniest men are glaring back at you through the medium of picture. James Corden won the Editor’s Special award, too.
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Getty ImagesJessie J & Tinie Tempah
Cute couple! (Are they?) Jessie J, who wore Emilio Pucci, and Tinie Tempah posed together at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. Mr Tempah scored himself an award in the Solo Artist category.
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PA PhotosJohn Slattery
Meet GQ’s International Man winner, John Slattery.
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Rex FeaturesKelly Brook & Thom Evans
GQ awards regular Kelly Brook wore her sparkliest dress (it's by designer Rachel Gilbert, FYI), with jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels to the bash, which she attended with boyfriend Thom Evans. He held his own, style-wise, in Emporio Armani.
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Rex FeaturesKatherine Jenkins
Making one of her first public appearances since that odd affair denial a few weeks back, Katherine Jenkins turned heads when she turned up to the GQ awards wearing this slinky, cut-away Stella McCartney gown.
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Rex FeaturesKylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue made an impact at the GQ Men Of The Year awards in her simple black dress.
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Rex FeaturesLana Del Rey
GQ’s Woman Of The Year was Blue Jeans singer Lana Del Rey, who debuted a brand new raven hairstyle at the awards ceremony.
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Getty ImagesLiam Gallagher
Pfft. No effort needed. He’s Liam Gallagher.
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PA PhotosLouis Smith
Team GB pommel horse silver medallist Louis Smith turned a few heads at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. And not just because he was wearing tomato red trousers. Handsome chap.
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PA PhotosLara Stone
Lara Stone opted for black at the GQ Men Of The Year awards, wearing this strappy satin number with equally strappy heels.
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PA PhotosMo Farah
Double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah endured yet another evening in the glare of the media eye when he turned up to pick up the Team award for his role in Team GB.
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Rex FeaturesBradley Wiggins & Bono
Two legends. Just chilling. As they do.
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Rex FeaturesOlivia Munn
Olivia Munn went for a particularly racy Emporio Armani number, which she accessories with diamonds courtesy of De Beers, on the GQ awards red carpet.
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Rex FeaturesSacha Baron Cohen
The evening went smoothly, without a succession of daring comedy spoofs, despite the fact that GQ invited Sacha Baron Cohen to the ceremony. The Dictator star won the Comedian award.
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PA PhotosStella McCartney
Designer Stella McCartney was among the glamorous stars in attendance at the awards.
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Rex FeaturesTom Jones
It is of little surprise that Tom Jones picked up the Legend award at GQ’s Men Of The Year. There’s no other word for him.
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Getty ImagesVictoria Pendleton
Cyclist Victoria Pendleton joined Team GB to pick up the Team award at GQ’s Men Of The Year.
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PA PhotosTinie Tempah & Emeli Sandé
It wasn’t just Jessie J that Tinie Tempah hung out with on the night. The rapper took time out to pose with pal Emeli Sandé, too.
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Getty ImagesRobbie Williams & Ayda Field
Is it just us, or does Ayda Field look like she’s about to pop in this picture? GQ’s Icon, Robbie Williams, stepped out with his heavily pregnant wife on his arm.
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PA PhotosRobbie Williams & Mo Farah
Getting down with their bad mo-bot selves. Standard awards behaviour.
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PA PhotosRobbie Williams
Robbie Williams posed with his Icon award backstage at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. That’s one way to start a career comeback.
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Getty ImagesRonan Keating & Katherine Jenkins
Good-looking singletons Ronan Keating and Katherine Jenkins were snapped hanging out backstage at the GQ awards.
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PA PhotosTeam GB
One of the most deserved awards of the evening went to Team GB, who scooped the Team prize for their outstanding performance in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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PA PhotosBradley Wiggins & Liam Gallagher
He just can’t get enough of hanging out with rock stars, can he? Cyclist Bradley Wiggins posed with his idol – and award presenter – Liam Gallagher after winning the Lifetime Achievement award.
