GQ Awards 2021: Maya Jama catches the eye in an intricate fringed dress with a plunging neckline as she makes a stunning red carpet appearance at the annual event
Maya Jama ensured all eyes were on her as she walked the red carpet at the 24th GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2021 in association with BOSS at the Tate Modern in London on Wednesday night.
The former BBC Radio One host, 27, opted for a glamorous black dress with a daring neckline which left plenty of skin on show.
The television presenter gave a glimpse at her slender pins through the sheer material of the garment which was bedazzled with shimmering beads.
All eyes on her: Maya Jama, 27, opted for a glamorous black dress with a daring neckline and sheer panels at the GQ Awards in London on Wednesday night
The broadcaster wore her dark hair back in a ponytail and accessorised with a pair of silver pendulum earrings which glittered under the bright lights at the venue.
Maya shared a video of herself on Instagram before the bash, twirling for the camera to show off the backless feature of the gown.
She captioned the clip: ‘Verified GQ Ready for you.’
Star quality: The television presenter gave a glimpse at her slender pins through the sheer material of the garment which was bedazzled with shimmering beads
Fashion forward: The broadcaster wore her dark hair back in a ponytail and accessorised with a pair of silver pendulum earrings which glittered under the bright lights at the venue
The 24th GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2021 in association with BOSS saw a slew of stars scooping top prizes on Wednesday night as the ceremony saw the return of in-person attendees following the Covid pandemic.
The star-studded ceremony was hosted by actor Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, with presenters including Winnie Harlow, Gary Lineker, Emma Corrin and Mabel announcing the winners of the coveted awards.
As well as receiving one of GQ’s coveted trophies, winners were treated to a £12,000 goodie bag, with treats such as dinner and a night’s stay in the swanky Nobu Hotel, a £200 Boss watch, a bottle of £80 Porte Noire Champagne and a flight on a semi-private plane.
Working it: Maya shared a video of herself on Instagram before the bash as she posed on a balcony in London
Strike a pose: Maya confidently posed in her dress before heading to the event, looking every inch the glamorous star
Pure beauty: The star ensured the backless feature of the dress was on show as she twirled for the social media video
Other prizes also include membership to the prestigious Ivy Club, a luxury facial with Fatma Shaheen, founder of Skin Design London, and an array of skincare delights.
It had been previously announced that Sir Anthony Hopkins would receive The Legend Award, and ahead of the ceremony the Oscar winner gave an interview with the publication.
During the interview he urged budding actors ‘not to waste their money’ on acting school.
Achievement: Sir Anthony Hopkins, 83, is set to win The Legend Award at Wednesday’s GQ Men Of The Year Awards and has urged actors ‘not to waste their money’ on acting school
He insisted: ‘Don’t waste your money. They’re failed actors that set themselves up as gurus.’
He added when speaking to the magazine ahead of its ceremony: ‘There’s one very well-known actor with an acting class here in Los Angeles and he’s the star of the show!
‘And all these other students sitting around paying their fees and he’s the star! He’s on stage with them, interrupting them, being rude to them. No, you don’t do that.’
Last year’s GQ Men Of The Year was presented by Jack Whitehall and took place virtually due to the Covid pandemic, with many stars accepting their prizes in pre-recorded clips that formed the ceremony, which was streamed live on YouTube.
Interview: The Oscar-winning star insisted in his interview: ‘Don’t waste your money. They’re failed actors that set themselves up as gurus’