James McAvoy praised his ‘X-Men’ co-star Jennifer Lawrence’s naked body, saying that it managed to take the spotlight away from him.
While accepting the best sci-fi award for the film at the Empire Awards, the 35-year-old actor, who played Professor X in the hit franchise said, “I’d like to thank Lawrence’s wonderful blue hue and naked body for ensuring I didn’t even feature in that clip,” the Mirror reported.
The actor also thanked the awards, which were held in London’s Grovesnor House Hotel, adding that they hope to make their fans more proud with ‘X-Men: Apocalypse,’ which is slated for 2016.
Following is the full list of winners at the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards:
Best Male Newcomer – Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service)
Best Female Newcomer – Karen Gillan (Guardians Of The Galaxy/Oculus)
Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy – X-Men: Days Of Future Past
Best Horror – The Babadook
Best Comedy – Paddington
Best Thriller – The Imitation Game
Best British Film – Kingsman: The Secret Service
Best Actor – Andy Serkis (Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes)
Best Actress – Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl)
Best Director – Christopher Nolan (Interstellar)
Best Film – Interstellar
Done In 60 Seconds – UK – Ghostbusters – Oliver Jones and Robert Kenyon
Empire Hero – Game Of Thrones
Empire Inspiration – Christopher Nolan
Empire Legend – Ralph Fiennes (ANI)