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Amy Schumer and Chris Pine honored at GQ Men Of The Year Awards

Written by . Published: September 07 2016

Amy Schumer and Chris Pine landed the top prizes at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London on Tuesday (06Sep16).


The Trainwreck star was named Woman of the Year at the Tate Modern ceremony, while the Star Trek hunk was presented with the International Man trophy at the 19th annual prizegiving.


A number of veterans were also lauded, with Michael Caine winning the Legend trophy, Scottish comedian Billy Connolly picking up the Inspiration prize, and Chic's Nile Rodgers honored with the Icon award.


Comedian Ricky Gervais couldn't help but joke about being given the "Genius" award, quipping, "I am a genius. I could have chosen to cure cancer, but I chose to make faces instead!"


Other winners included John Boyega (Breakthrough Actor), Bella Hadid (Hugo Boss Model of the Year), Calvin Harris (Patron Tequila Solo Artist), Mark Ronson (Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man), and Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele, who was presented with the Designer prize by Sir Elton John.


The leading winners were:


Woman - Amy Schumer


International Man - Chris Pine


Legend - Michael Caine


Genius - Ricky Gervais


Icon - Nile Rodgers


Inspiration - Billy Connolly


Vertu Breakthrough Actor - John Boyega


Hugo Boss Model - Bella Hadid


Band - Tame Impala


Patron Tequila Solo Artist - Calvin Harris


Breakthrough Solo Artist - Jack Garratt


Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man - Mark Ronson


Designer - Alessandro Michele


Breakthrough Designer - James Long


TV Personality - Bear Grylls


Television Actor - Aidan Turner


Outstanding Achievement - Claudio Ranieri


Sportsman - Anthony Joshua


Politician - Sadiq Khan


Writer - Grayson Perry


New Media Star - Casey Neistat

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