Benedict Cumberbatch named 'actor of year' at GQ awards

Benedict Cumberbatch swooped the 'actor of the year' at GQ awards 2014, it has been reported.

While Tony blair won the 'philanthropist of the year,' following with Iggy Pop receiving the 'icon of the year' and Kim Kardashian West bagged the 'woman of the year' award at the ceremony, the Mirror reported.

Kardashian wore her most revealing dress to date. Cara Delevingne wowed in a sheer black gown and a pair of black pants. And Daisy Lowe took the word sideboob to a whole new level.

GQ winner's 2014 list includes:-

1. Comedian - John Bishop

2. Editor's Special - Liam Neeson

3. Chef - Tom Kerridge

4. Designer - Christopher Bailey

5. Writer - Michael Lewis

6. Breakthrough Fashion Designers - Agi and Sam

7. Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man - Douglas Booth

8. International Man - Jonah Hill

9. Philanthropist - Tony Blair

10. TV Personality - Peter Capaldi

11. Innovator - Ewan Venters

12. Inspiration - New Order

13. Sportsman - Lewis Hamilton

14. Entrepreneur - Andre Balazs

15. Special Achievement - Paolo Nutini

16. Vertu Breakthrough - Jamie Dornan

17. Solo Artist - Pharrell Williams

18. Leading Man - Colin Firth

19. Humanitarian - Ringo Starr

20. Actor - Benedict Cumberbatch

21. Legend - Van Morrison

22. Woman - Kim Kardashian West

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