Benedict Cumberbatch Acceptance Speech - GQ Awards

[aliciarf2003]

To be completely honest all my friends told me I HAD to see Sherlock, so I looked up Benedict Cumberbatch on IMDB and the default picture they have for him is awful, I remember saying, "He looks like a lizard." So then I watch the show and I have come to realize that I cannot fault him for a bad picture because he is possibly one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever seen, so clever, so talented and I am completely obsessed. Well done you wonderful beautiful man.

[VaikoIndelev]

OH GOD IS THAT JAMIE CULLUM?

YES.

FAVORITE MUSICIAN AND FAVORITE ACTOR IN ONE VIDEO.

WHAT. UUUUUUUUP.

[Quixotic1018]

Freudian slip at 0:41

[leandracleo72]

I have only learnt about this man in recent months with Sherlock being on Australian TV . . . divine actor - I LOVE Sherlock!!! He seems like a nice guy to - bless his heart; I hope his career gets even bigger - he derseves it . . . and the voice is like liquid sex!!!! xxx ;-)

[ICarobelleI]

Не слушай этого бездарного ублюдка, мой дорогой! Мы все тебя любим, тебя и твое творчество. Тебя, Хокинга, Ван Гога, Джеймса из "Третей звезды, "Шерлока конечно же... Все твои роли потрясающие! КАК этот мерзавец вообще посмел отказать тебе в таланте?! КАК можно назвать тебя некрасивым?! Сам-то автор этой безосновательной клеветы небось сидит в четырех стенах, задрачивает ПСП и прыщавый как ебвашумать!11 И у тебя отличная фамилия! Будь у меня возможность, я бы с удовольствием приняла ее! <333

[EmpressofCornwall]

TheOrangejuicedrink - I like the way you put that ...He's got a splendid voice and a great career ahead of him!

[TheOrangejuicedrink]

He is a sexy-faced mega-named god of sex.

[lemondrizzles]

I'm assuming a lot of you are from tumblr.

No one seems to be worried about the most important thing,

He reads our blogs. HE READS OUR BLOGS PEOPLE.

hide the porn.

[kyromani]

"accidentally read a blog" How does that happen?

[Nizingur]

Looove the self-irony :D A guy who's clearly comfortable with himself!

[0306babylove]

Don't take it too seriously, folks... he's self-mocking not depressed or anything. and he's not stupid, he knows quite well how he appeals to women.

[hazelmay64]

Horse faced? It was not a woman who wrote that blog. LOL! He's absolutely yummy!

[naerulinnupesa]

You can dispute the last two? Come on man, dispute them all!

[YearOf89]

The best!

I could listen to his voice for ages, and look at him too!

Great actor, great looks and the best Sherlock I've seen for ages! 

[YearOf89]

@YearOf89 And of course, Martin completes the roll as Watson as well!

Love it!

[aFireICannotPutOut]

Oh my gosh - he quoted from Kylie song. Im in love

[Alexychan]

Oh for god's sake, don't even listen to what such stupid and envious people say, Benedict! Your face and your name are just HOT, and, about acting, you're one of the best actors i've ever had the pleasure to see in my life. Seriously. So please, just please, DON'T LISTEN to what the 0,01% of the people who watched the series says, but listen to the rest of us who think that you are FUC*ING PERFECT. :)

[coffeeheaven191]

I belive that person who called him like that is now in deep shock and needs a blanket. Oh, you moron, you didn't expected that one of most talented and handsome actors will quote you in his speech? ;]

[xevly]

MARRY ME BENEDICT, DARLING

[NataliexK]

I love him so much ;_; <3

[NataliexK]

Horse-faced? Exactly how does he look like a horse? He is perfection. He is so beautiful. He has got a GORGEOUS face. Arse named? Um, he has got the most badass name I have ever heard. I mean, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch. SO AWESOME! Wooden? Untalented? Oh for fuck sake. They're taking the piss now. He is one of the most daring, versatile, and truly talented actors of the 21st century! That person is obviously a ugly single, talentless fucker who lives in his mothers basement. God damn.

[NinaTWxx]

forget comments on his looks/name... "wooden" "untalented"?! what the hell?! he is one of the most talented actors ever!!! ugh i really hope he ignored those dumb comments -.-

and i hope he knows how perfect he is to so many of us.

[TheVenerated]

he should keep his hair and wardrobe sherlock-style permanently - v sexy

[YvaineProductions]

BENEDICT BABY ;n; I really want to hug him D:

[Martypazza94]

*runs towards Benedict* LET ME LOVE YOOOOUUUU!!!!!!

[chbell613]

Horse-faced? Arse named? Wooden? Untalented? I beg to differ... He is not horse-faced, his parents named him, but it suits him... Wooden? Nah.... Untalented? Definitely not! Whoever wrote that blog, (and they should have their blog closed down for such rude comments), has never seen him in "Hawking." (2004). Anyone who's seen that would never call him untalented again...

[Nonlemoncreamsicle]

Quoting tumblr

I like my men how I like my men

Benedict

[HowYouthful]

Awww, my baby :(

[GreySunday17]

I just reeeeeeally want to hug him. He doesn't realize just how handsome he is and it hurts. People that say bad things about him are just internet trolls, it's pretty easy to shit on their actions by plain ignoring them. Ugh, Benedict, you are one beautiful, perfect man. Why can't you see that? ....All of us Cumberbitches definitely can. x]

[pgsifu]

he is a breton!

[Kris9488]

I think it's obvious that call THIS (abso-fucking-lutely perfect) man "horse" can only some jealous stupid male!

Oh Benedict, I would love to marry you and have your arse name! And even a few kids with horse face.

[chlozerz92]

Well they've let Sarah Jessica Parker get a long career and she looks like a foot...

At least Ben here has talent. something a lot of actors and acr=tresses are lacking nowadays. one cameo in Twilight and they're Alisters?! I dont think so...

Keep it up Benedict cumberbum!! :D

[shikamaruisfit]

I don't care if he's horse faced and assed named, he's my horse faces assed named Sherlock

[animelover5076]

*joke

[animelover5076]

oh that ant and dec joe died XD poor guy...

[clairedarko]

Wow, wow, wow, wow.

[thespiderrat1]

His name is very very satisfying to say.

Even (Anot or Dec?) thinks so.

IT IS LAW

[BelieveinSH]

Horse faced? Really? Oh Benedict, you are the work of the gods.

[loriicore]

He shouldn't let one stupid comment out of millions of good ones get to him. My lord I would marry him if I could, he is absolutely perfect.

[SilaVendethiel]

Not only is he a wonderful actor, very very attractive and possibly also best-named man ever, that voice...sweet mother of all, that voice. Just listen to him reading Ode to a Nightingale.

[chlozerz92]

@SilaVendethiel I always think his voice is as silky as Alan Rickmans... oh to have a vice like that is such a blessing...

[emeraldfrost25]

BENEDICT IS NOT HORSE FACED OR ASSED NAME AND NEVER. EVER A BAD ACTOR.HE IS WONDERFUL!!!!!

[emeraldfrost25]

WHICH FU*KING ASS SAID THAT BENEDICT WAS HORSE FACED??!!!! I WILL BURN THE HEART OUT OF YOU.

[1percentAvailability]

I think his face is gorgeous!

[12lexie12]

Oh Benny, I love you.

[molegoddess]

I like how he says he accidentally found it. Wonder what he was actually looking up?

See, Benedict, you're so gorgeous, I'm going to spend the next several hours fantasizing about you surfing the internet.

[sternbergzookie]

I wonder how many times he had to practice saying "Benedict Cumberbatch." As Alan Carr said, it's something the police ask you to say if you're drunk.

[illyrium24]

He's so well-spoken. Congrats Ben.

[Gwenjane11]

Hahaha horse-faced! He and Sarah Jessica Parker would have the ugliest kids ever!!! Or really pretty horses....

[MBGamingLegends]

I think the person that wrote the blog called him a twat or twot or something like that, but obviously he couldn't say that out loud at an awards show...

[fakemoriarty]

the mere thought that benedict has struggles with his self-esteem makes me honestly tear up. he's so beautiful, talented and lovely. why can't he see that!

[MsDanioDanio]

@fakemoriarty I know! He is the most beautiful, most talented, most eloquent man I have had the privelege to see and it irritates me that such a comment got to him. I just want to hug him and tell him everything will be okay. The stupid fucker who said that is on my shit list!

[FrancheskaArroyo]

No baby you're absolutely gorgeous. Don't listen to some internet troll

[iloveabba100]

Horse-faced?! That's one damn attractive horse

[Nemamka]

"can't believe I'm bringing that down!" :''''''''DDDD 

[KatMEW15]

yeah horse-faced and arse-named, so what blind and completely stupid numpty is just a wee bit jealous of Ben ?!?! too right he was blessed with it, his dad is famous with that very arse-name !! ha some people make u laugh x

[M8719]

Okay, I have to ask now...

Benedict, why the long face?

Had to, he just put it out there for someone to say :P

[zlatickoxt]

It's sad to realize that there are such spiteful, envious people out there. But I'm happy that talented and intelligent people like Benedict don't care about them too much. :)

[Superjusticeleauge]

I don't see how people can say his acting is wooden. He's a fantastic actor, especially when he played Hawking :3

[samirhym]

@Superjusticeleauge maybe they weren't talking about his acting being wooden? as an actor he's great, as an interviewee he's ... *snore*...

[DineLade]

but, yes, he's gorgeous. and fantastic. and you just *have* to love him.

[DineLade]

liking all the comments before even watching the video :D

[lenpuppy]

i like how the presenter almost said "clitical" hehehehee

[Lumis15]

"you are the most beautiful horse i have ever laid eyes on" <3

[o0onandao0o]

benedict seems to forget how many people rave about how delicious he is and how his voice is like a musical instrument drenched in dark chocolate.

also, if i were a horse, i'd be honoured.

[FlaringRhythm]

I. Love. That. Man.

[PeriodDramaAddict15]

His voice is like condensed magic <3

[TheFreakyScream]

Can we just like give him ALL THE AWARDS?

[HogwartsProductions]

Say whatever you want about his name and appearance, but nobody can deny the sexiness of that man's voice!

[cornishphilosopher]

@HogwartsProductions Didn't do anything for me,

But oh well each to their own

[fizzinwhizzbees]

Who would even say that? His face looks like angels sculpted it and his name is beautiful. Perfect human being is perfect.

Also he should really get a tumblr or at least have a look at the thousand Benedict Cumberbatch appreciation posts on there.

[JennaBlack7]

who the hell wrote bad thing about him??!! òó he's just amazing!!

[dolhaiattila4ever]

Can I hug him, please? *-*

[KiraWei1]

That was cute.

[chumidesu]

he is the most beautiful horse in the world

[aureusyarara]

Erk, don't hit me please, but what is his natural hair colour?

Does he dye his hair for Sherlock?

[chumidesu]

@aureusyarara yes he did dye his hair for sherlock! he's actually a ginger x

[aureusyarara]

@chumidesu, @bridget8901

So those beautiful inky black curls of his are not his, they are exclusively Sherlock's... I feel sort of betrayed by genetics. Black hair goes GREAT with pale skin and really light eyes.

(Wonder what made him dye it, considering his natural coloring is more suited to the meaning of name "Sherlock")

[molegoddess]

@aureusyarara Sherlock in the books has dark hair, that's why he dyes it. Mycroft as well, Mark Gatiss also has naturally light hair.

I sometimes wish he would stick with the black, I love the tall, dark, handsome thing he has going as Sherlock.

[bridget8901]

@aureusyarara yeah

he's in reality a ginger

[asmileisspecial]

He has an unusually gorgeous face and an unusually gorgeous name and can someone please tell him how attractive he is? And even if he was fugly, which he isn't, that voice alone would make him attractive and the fact he's uber talented... someone rescue his self esteem!

[webkinzluver141]

Come read my blog Cumberbitch. You're going to be weirded out by how I sexy I describe you.

[EleniandReema]

If only he found the many tumblrs dedicated to his attractiveness.

[DecayingFlower89]

He's just so adorable! And where has he found this sole blog that's said something negative about him???

[onionmatrioshka]

Quoting someone from Tumblr, there's a horse I'd love to ride.

[rosebloodfaerie]

@onionmatrioshka ;D damn straight

[dement0rskiss]

But Ben you are gorgeous

[giraffe0007]

wow wow wow wow

[shantary1231]

That's a horse I'd like to ride.

[marinafan01]

@shantary1231 Agreed :P

[April220495]

That very happy moment when you realise it was one of your favourite musicians who presented the award to one of your favourite actors :'D <3

[Daphnegirl93]

GHAHAHA Ben, just stop reading blogs like that. Read the Tumblr blogs. They say something entirely different.

[147mcrfan147]

id kill to have his name....seriously

[usernamemaybe]

Ben which blogs are you reading?!?

[JennyHRO1987]

the people who called him wooden, horse-faced and arse-named are simply jealous and can't endure his amazing talent... and Benedict may not look like one of these "Beaus" (I don't know a better word right now) from Hollywood but for me and a lot of fans he's still the most adorable person on this planet. And he's beautiful.

[LinaFann093]

Dispute the last two with your head held high up. We can also dispute the first two cause he is not horse-faced but a beautifull man,and he is not arse-named,Benedict Cumberbatch is the most unique and interesting name Ive ever heared and its so fun to say : Benedict Cumberbatch. Benedict Cumberbatch!! Benedict CUMBERBATCH!! Yep :P

[heutsmanon]

"wow wow wow wwoaawww"

[Yoshimatey]

'clitical acclaim' 0:39

[AkaneCoeur]

...Makes me wonder if he's ever seen the comments fangirls leave on videos like this. ._. I'm pretty sure that a lot of those fangirls, if they ever met him in real life, would have a panic attack and pass out from insane joy. (I am one of those fangirls ^^)

[DARKTID3]

so slick

[ShpadoinkleGirl5]

"a name that is very satisfying to say out loud." ...........yes i would be satisfied to say his name out loud ;) x

[walvin11]

How dare they call him horse faced and assed named thats just mean

[hilariouuss7]

He's so humble... Love you, Benedict!!!

[Shoen]

look down and hear the voice....Professor Snape won GQ!

[BasementRuthie]

"This will take up a massive space on my small mantlepiece, so thank you" Ahaha that is too adorable.

[AlexLong1000]

I would go gay for his voice.

[SockiSocki]

horseface assname ...Wow...there's nothing like HIS self-esteem

[elmshadow18]

It's a shame that he considers himself that way. Surely he knows he has hordes of female fans all over the world who find him exceptionally attractive!! I personally have never found any man to be as attractive as he is!

[2dark2die]

His name is just down right awesome :P

[LukeSkywalkerInMe]

He has this ancient flawless face. People who can't apprecciate that are just dumb!

[ChiaroscuroPL]

Let's be realistic. He is kinda horse-faced. But that doesn't mean he is not fucking pretty and lovely and also adorable. Yep.

[samanthaakaate]

He seems like such a genuinely lovely guy

[ThingsWeSaidToday]

Benedict, all joking aside, marry me. 

[crimsonskyx89]

CLITICAL ACLAIM!!!! TRUE FACTS! LMAO

[SummersRevengeMCR]

I will find who called him that. And have a "little chat" with them, bringing along my friend, mr sledgehammer

[InuKag4eva]

Oh, and can't forget about his VOICE! Sounds like a jaguar in a cello. <3

[Slurpee8musings]

@InuKag4eva This is the best description of anything ever.

[InuKag4eva]

Oh, Benedict. 99% of Tumblr and myself think you're absolutely gorgeous. We love your face, name, and acting skills. There was a tumblr blog that said "Reblog if you find Benedict Cumberbatch attractive". It had over 2 million notes when I reblogged. I really hope he's seen positive things like that!

[ssaael]

he is not horse faced atall!! he is b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l , in my eyes anyway;) :D

[spazdawg93]

Common, Benedict, how hard did you have to look to find a blog that didn't praise your looks? Because honestly, I tried for a half hour. Makes me wonder what kind of masochistic Google searches you get into.

[Arrghigiveup]

Wha? Why would anyone call him horse-faced? He's beautiful!

[tiemedown]

Benedict and Hugh Laurie need a talking to. They are gorgeous, talented and wonderful men who have taken too much negative shit to heart. We often expect men to shrug off the physical and have steel self esteem...but guys need to hear how worthy they are too. Everybody for the unlikely lookers!

[SmileAtMeAgain1]

The guy who said that is just jealous of Benedict's magic cheekbones.

[souleaterlover11]

Translation- Say whatever you want about my name/face, but you try to call me "wooden and untalented", I will shove this GQ award for actor of the year up yours. :)

[meszszs]

it's funny that ben doesn't like his own face. i wonder if the few negative comments out there have actually gotten to him. sigh.. if only he could see himself the way that what, 99% of the population does?? love you ben, you are perfect.

[xxAlchemistressxx]

Horse-faced? Wha? He's unconventionally handsome, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

[annemydearholmes]

I wish I could marry him.

[Miiiikaa]

THIS MAN IS BRILLIANT. 

[feveresque]

He has an out of ordinary face, so what? Fuck ordinary. It's BORING.

His voice though: wonderful. I l-o-v-e the voice.

[HisEmerald]

WHO CALLED HIM THAT? Must. Destroy. Them.

[LachrymalKid]

Horse faced and arse-named? Why do idiots exist in this world? 

[billjamestv]

Who ever wrote that stupid thing about Ben needs a slap! He is one of the best actors the UK has ever made!

[TwilightMao]

WHO WROTE THOSE HORRIBLE THINGS?! He's gorgeous!

[OpportunityStrikes]

How did he not win the BAFTA. HOW

[6045310708]

his name is the most British name I've ever heard

[CowboyCassonova]

I love him better with black hair :) He's LOVELY! This is first time I've heard people saying he's not goodlooking? The fuck? Are you blind. I mean I'm a picky person about hot guys but this guy is not ugly. Jeez

[Xxqtpie192xX]

*sigh* what a man :)

Great actor, hot guy, gorgeous voice...

[pulliphearts]

HES SOO CUTE AND FIT

[PocketPamela]

his "wow, wow, wow, WOW," was utterly adorable.

[SporkingToast]

Oh my... Jamie Cullum? Benedict Cumberbatch, too?

This is... beautiful, but only because English lacks the vocabulary to express the blissfulness of this.

[takethyfacehence711]

you know you're too far gone as a fan when you find yourself going 'awww!!' out loud at the thought of him having a small mantelpiece (i'm not even sure how or why that would be cute but it just was)

(i.e. fantastic actor who seems like a lovely person to boot!)

[imme93]

pity the blogger.. can't see the hotness in him



[ballaesmeralda]

he soooo charming

[NegiTheVampire]

Benedict went on to celebrate his award the only way he knows how...with a damn good shag.

[EllieBeeElite]

Horse faced!! he is gorgeous!

[Animania1995]

nyawwwwwwwwwwww... who the hell wrote that dumb arse, horse sh*te blog???? clearly some imbecile who cant appreciate a talented (and gorgeous ;P) actor when there's one right in front of them. Probs was an ugly, jealous guy who sits at home all alone on his xbox all day who wrote it. i appreciate expressing opinions but seriously horse-faced and arse- named????

[julieXXX77]

"Thank you very much, indeed." No, thank YOU. <3

[HarriiBILAD]

benedict is perfect.. what a sweetie!

[yeuyenia]

So much hotness... Goshhh!

I think I need to take a cold shower!

[coralin378]

This man is a fantastic actor. After seeing Sherlock BBC I was instantly captivated by his performance. Honestly I could care less if an actor is good looking because talent always comes first. I have to admit though, Cumberbatch's lanky look, gestures, accent and charisma are all very attractive to me.

[Benedictforever97]

1:24 Why do i find him stroking him stomach so erotic?! :/

[EeerHowAboutNo]

I love him, I actually love him, if there are not men in my gneeration like him I might die .

[TheEnglishRedRose]

I hold him entirely responsible for my unrealistic expectations of men

[EeerHowAboutNo]

@TheEnglishRedRose You stole the words out of my head - if there are no men in my generation like him, I don't know what I'll do...

[Rainewatches]

@TheEnglishRedRose  I agree ENTIRELY.

[Shoen]

@TheEnglishRedRose me too

[odoanna]

He can say that in front of the mike cuz he knows it's not true. He's very talented, among the greats of stage and screen. Thank god he's not just another pretty boy. They get in the way.

[animelover5076]

how can people say stuff like that!? bless him, benedict is perfect! sometimes i wish people would shut the hell up, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing!

[kateris1976]

*untalented

[kateris1976]

If this actor is unatalented then I don't know what the definition of talent is.IMHO there should be a link to his name next to the verb "to act"