Michael Douglas joked about his notorious feedback about most cancers and oral intercourse in a humorous and touching acceptance speech on the GQ Males Of The Yr Awards in London on Tuesday evening.
The actor who has battled most cancers, and is presently separated from spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones made a uncommon look within the capital on Tuesday evening on the star-studded journal awards present.
In his speech he stated: ‘Extra lately life imitates artwork… you get slightly most cancers scare, you open your mouth… I should not say that I am going to get in hassle once more!’ to laughter from the viewers.
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Predominant man: Michael Douglas wanting dapper on the GQ Males of the Yr Awards
Right here come the boys: Michael Douglas, Justin Timberlake, Tom Ford and Samuel L Jackson lead an actual star-studded crowd on the occasion
Hollywood legend meets Hollywood legend: Samuel L. Jackson presents Michael Douglas his GQ Males of the Yr Award
He advised the viewers as he picked up the coveted title: ‘The legend half… it is a well mannered means of claiming that is my third act. I am wanting ahead to it relishing particularly with this yr… It is so much…:’ and Douglas appeared slightly choked off as he trailed off.
The actor was referring to his feedback in June this yr when he stated that the HPV virus – which is contracted by oral intercourse – might have been the reason for his throat most cancers.
Fast getaway: Michael Douglas was noticed dashing by the airport the morning after the GQ Awards
Douglas and his spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones introduced final week they have been “taking a while aside” to “work on their marriage”. The couple, who married 13 years in the past, have two kids.
The Behind The Candelabra star later backtracked on his remarks, however plainly the fallout might have put a pressure on his marriage as spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones was stated to be ‘embarrassed’ that he did not make clear he was uncovered to the virus earlier than assembly her, in response to Individuals journal.
Veteran stars: Ronnie Wooden rubbed shoulders with the Liberace star
Suited and booted: Michael Douglas seemed composed for the cameras on the GQ Awards 2013
Good chuckle: The 2 actors hang around on the after celebration held on the Royal Opera Home
Dapper: Michael seemed slick in his navy blue swimsuit and appeared joyful along with his goody baggage
The Hollywood veteran put his marriage troubles to 1 aspect to simply accept the award from his pal Samuel L. Jackson who paid tribute to his pal’s inspirational profession as he was acquired GQ’s Legend award.
Douglas was offered with the honour at a star-studded dinner and fairly raucous award ceremony with an evening stuffed with barbs and verbal fisticuffs attended by celebrities together with Lou Reed, Russell Model, Simon Pegg, Justin Timberlake.
And Sir Bobby Charlton who was given a lifetime achievement award by present Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand.
The occasion on the Royal Opera Home, in Covent Backyard, central London, was hosted by comedian Rob Brydon who led from the entrance with an off color comment about Stephen Fry.
Brydon lowered the viewers to shocked silence when he joked bipolar Stephen Fry couldn’t be ‘left alone with vodka and capsules’, which comes after the actor and author’s admission that he tried to commit suicide final yr.
Off color: Rob Brydon joked about Stephen Fry’s suicide try
Russell Model additionally ruffled feathers in a usually rambling monologue as he insulted the present’s sponsors Hugo Boss by referring to their historical past in Nazi Germany, significantly how good they made the Nazis look because the tailors of their uniforms.
Hugo Boss formally apologised in 2011 for his or her maltreatment of 140 Polish and 40 French staff, compelled to provide Nazi uniforms in the course of the Second World Struggle.
Model joked that the Nazis ‘seemed fantastic’ earlier than getting right into a battle of wits with Author of the Yr winner, Charles Moore.
Unfriendly hearth: William Hague was criticised by Noel Gallagher and author Charles Moore was booed by the viewers for having a go at Russell Model
Moore took to the stage and reminded the viewers of the BBC scandal Model resigned from Radio 2 over – Sachsgate.
He famously refused to pay his license payment in 2009 in protest over the affair, through which Model, egged on by Jonathan Ross, left inappropriate messages on the voicemail of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs about his granddaughter.
The author in contrast Model’s persecution of Sachs to that of the Nazis persecution of Sachs’ forefathers.
The wild bunch: Rita Ora, Noel Gallagher and Russell Model caught up on the after-party
In the meantime Noel Gallagher criticised Overseas Secretary William Hague, who offered an award, for being ‘right here with all of the s**t occurring around the globe you need to be finding out’. However mercifully not like some others saved his speech quick and candy.
The large winner of the evening was Sir Elton John, who was declared a genius however then promptly gave his prize away – to the person who was presenting it.
Legend: Sir Bobby Charlton was offered along with his award by Rio Ferdinand, he was given a standing ovation for his humble speech
Paying tribute to Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson, who has fought a really public battle with most cancers, Sir Elton handed him his award saying: ‘You are the f***g genius right here’.
He added: ‘He is too busy residing life to consider f***g dying’.
Different winners on the awards included Tom Ford, who was given the designer award by Timberlake, who appeared to have a whole lot of issue studying his cue playing cards.
And former Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens who gained essentially the most trendy award, and London mayor Boris Johnson, whose overlong speech prompted restlessness among the many viewers.
Completely happy followers: Douglas indicators autographs for members of the group exterior in Covent Backyard
Emma Watson picked up the lady award, Who frontman Roger Daltrey gained the editor’s alternative award, and Pharrell Williams was offered with the performer award by mannequin Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
This yr’s occasion is the sixteenth annual awards organised by the boys’s journal.
On GQ’s dwell weblog, Michael Douglas revealed who he thought ought to get the award for GQ Man of the Yr.
Glam: Musician Tom Odell additionally seemed unbelievable in a three-piece for the GQ Males of the Yr Awards
He stated: ‘The Pope’s comin’ on sturdy. Disgrace I am unable to say Hilary Clinton!
Michael Douglas lately revealed that there isn’t a disaster at dwelling and that he and his spouse Catherine Zeta-Jones ‘are high-quality’ and solely taking a ‘momentary separation’.
He revealed the information in Berlin on Monday whereas selling Liberace movie Behind the Candelabra.
In response to a query from the media, he stated: ‘I’ve a disaster at dwelling? No, I believe the press has a disaster. We, we’re high-quality. My spouse and I are, are high-quality.
‘We take a brief separation, however the press, it offers you stuff to jot down about.’
Showstopper: Jessie J seemed beautiful in a bandeau high and path black skirt as she arrived on the GQ Males of the Yr Awards
The world’s greatest and brightest descended on on the Royal Opera Home in Covent Backyard for the annual GQ Males Of The Yr Awards in affiliation with Hugo Boss.
The ceremony is now in its sixteenth yr, the ceremony brings collectively the perfect in movie, music, TV, books and politics.
Emma Watson, Jessie J, stole the style present with their mid-drift revealing outfits, while Russell Model, Rita Ora, Tom Odell, Matt Smith, David Gandy and Eddie Redmayne have been additionally all on the bash.
Breakthrough: Daisy Lowe and Eddie Redmayne pose with the actor’s GQ gong
Trendy 4: The Arctic Monkeys arrive at GQ Males of the Yr Awards
GQ MEN OF YEAR AWARDS 2013 FULL WINNERS LIST:
Hugo Boss Most Trendy – Dan Stevens
Comedians – Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright
Politician – Boris Johnson
Oracle – Russell Model
Breakthrough Menswear Designer Model – Jonathan Saunders
Lifetime Achievement – Sir Bobby Charlton
Radio Character – Nick Grimshaw
Entrepreneur – Evgeny Lebedev
Chef – Jason Atherton
Sportsman – Carl Froch
Author – Charles Moore
Girl – Emma Watson
Editor’s Alternative Award – Roger Daltrey (Dylan Jones)
The Serpentine Gallery GQ Artwork Award – Tracey Emin
Band – Arctic Monkeys
Remy Martin Breakthrough – Eddie Redmayne
TV Character – Piers Morgan
Performer – Pharrell Williams
Inspiration – Lou Reed
Icon – Noel Gallagher
Designer – Tom Ford
Genius – Sir Elton John
Legend – Michael Douglas
