Watch: Benedict Cumberbatch's acceptance speech in full #WOSAwards https://t.co/pEWTDZX4ad pic.twitter.com/4MhNTCPuDQ
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The WhatsOnStage Awards were held last night in London. And Benedict Cumberbatch won! He won for his oft-discussed and somewhat controversial turn in Hamlet last year at the Barbican. I actually think that turn as Hamlet was the straw that broke the camel’s back for Bendy. Much like Tom Hiddleston’s attempt to reel in his Tumblr fandom, Benedict seems a little bit exhausted with his meme-ing and insane fandom. So, Benedict didn’t even bother coming out for the WOS Awards, although he did know ahead of time that he won and he prepared a long video acceptance speech (below). Technically, he is still working on Doctor Strange, although I’m pretty sure the filming has moved back to England. I’m just saying, Benedict probably could have made it to the WOS Awards, he just chose not to.
Benedict says at one point, “I want to thank William Shakespeare as well. He’s a very good playwright.” He also said: “I don’t think I will ever be in a production that’s as ambitious.” Yeah, probably because he’s not going to take time out from his schedule to do a play for many, many years. He’s got movies and TV projects stacked up for like the next three years.
Also: Benedict did find time to have a little holiday on Valentine’s Day weekend – Benedict and Sophie Hunter were seen in Venice. They visited the Gallerie dell’Accademia. I wonder… do you think Sophie will have another Cumberbaby at some point?
PS… I’m also including photos of Nicole Kidman in a terrible gown at the WOS Awards. She won an award for her stage role in Photograph 51.
Photos courtesy of WENN, Twitter.
Nicole’s dress is awful.
Maybe if the bottom was the blush too? Or if the poppy stems were continues down the dress? I like the concept but holy cow the execution is awful.
The emerald bow looks bad as well, reminds me of Eva Longoria’s Globe dress. But people seemed to like that so what do I know, maybe people love sparkly bows.
It’s like it was put together by a committee who hated one another. The general outline and fabric, plus the sparkly birdie, could have worked if it were one colour, with a lined bodice and none of that weird opium farm corset stuff.
“He’s a very good playwright.” Never change, Cumby. 🙂
Haven’t checked yet but usually a no-show by Cumbers to pick up an award cues the cumbersceptics to start twittering, “Could this be the beginning of the end?!” Me, I haven’t a doubt that Sophie will turn up pregnant again by the end of 2016, although I’m not sure I can survive another round of self-appointed obstetric-photo analyst experts drawing squiggles on lines and shadows on a growing bump to prove it’s another faux pregnancy.
I’m looking forward to the Cumberbatches’ 10th wedding anniversary photo with their three children all of whom look strikingly like one or both parents.
“although I’m not sure I can survive another round of self-appointed obstetric-photo analyst experts drawing squiggles on lines and shadows on a growing bump to prove it’s another faux pregnancy.”
lmao, on tumblr they never stopped discussing it. it’s shameful on my part, but admittedly when i’m bored and need a laugh, i visit those blogs because they’re hilarious and a bit scary.
I’m surprised no-one has produced a marriage or birth certificate, but since the craziest fans are the sceptics who think it’s all fake they wouldn’t make the effort as it would contradict their conspiracy theory. If anything turned up they’d say it was fake anyway.
Yesssss. Although ,I don’t think we’ll be able to tell which parent they look like ,as they(Cumberbutt and Sophie) look like male/female version of one another.
@muffin – ROTF – This . . . .
That dress is somehow nightmarish. Ew. I still love Ben because onscreen he is amazing.
Stop MUMBLING! Six minutes of self-indulgent rambling and mumbling.
Right? He sure can waffle on…. I was wondering when it was finally going to be over.
That speech was interminable. I couldn’t get through it all. Did he thank Sophie??
I don’t think so, but I can’t totally be sure as I checked out for a couple of minutes in the middle. He did shoehorn something about putting “a” baby down for bed or something, though.
None of the winners speeches thanked their partners, it’s not that kind of show. The speeches are supposed to be about thanking the cast and crew.
Lilacflowers, no-one forced you to watch it.
No, but I still have the right to comment on what I see – and I will watch/listen before I comment instead of judging blindly. He mumbles. Constantly. He rambles and it was self-indulgent. I continue to give him the benefit of the doubt and he continues to disappoint
He talks fast but it was clear to me, even with the accent. Does seem to have a speech impediment–the “s” sound.
Speech was fine to me *shrugs*
I kind of like that dress on NK. It’s weird but there is something interesting about it. I wish the bottom of the dress was pale pink like the top. That dusky color on the bottom though, fug.
yeah, pink at the bottom as well would have been prettier.
I was there. His video had the audience in gales of laughter, plus the impromptu running joke about everyone in the industry being in love with him. Kinda annoying, the infamous WOS celeb lovefests. One of my friends was nominated against Gatiss and didn’t bother showing up.
Isn’t the WhatsOnStage awards determined by online voting? So whichever actor/actress with the biggest fandom from whatever Marvel movie/cult BBC series/*important* American drama will always win? Like the People’s Choice Awards but for London theatre?
Yeah, if I were Cumberbatch I wouldn’t show up either.
Yes, online voting. Last year, David Tennant won. Because when online voting is involved, David Tennant always wins.
yes that is pretty much it-the last one i remember getting it was David Tennant and his fandom out voted Tom Hiddleston at the time.
Denise Gough was better than any actor (man or woman) on the London stage last year, but because she’s not famous she won’t get a look-in for any awards.
Denise Gough have one of the most spectacular performances in a very long time. I hope she cleans up at the Oliviers, and I’m counting down the days till the W/E transfer press night.
So basically, it’s a people’s choice award then. No wonder he didn’t bother to attend.
I’ll be suprised if he wins an Olivier or an Evening Standard, however.
He wasn’t nominated for the Evening Standard award. Olivier nominations should be out soon.
He won an Olivier pre-fame, iirc, but Hamlet was not that strong.
nicole’s gown isn’t terrible at all imo, it’s just that it’s not her colour. also she pinned her hair like my nan when she’s doing housework. i don’t get nicole’s hair btw, it might be the horrible extensions, but it always looks odd.
Love Benedict always have always will!
Love love the colour of the gown but it’s too fussy on top.