Benedict Cumberbatch has said that his fiancée Sophie Hunter is "really cool" in the way she copes with his fervent female fan base.
The Imitation Game star revealed to People magazine that he is very impressed with the theatre director's approach to dealing with the attention he gets.
He said: "She's just so in command of it. 'It could be a difficult thing, but she's just really cool. It's really impressive."
Cumberbatch has a dedicated following of fans who call themselves "Cumberb****es", but the actor has now said they should choose a less "rude" moniker.
He said: "It's funny and I'm flattered. But on a serious note, come on, give yourself more power as women . Don't just call yourself b****es!
"I know it was a joke, and more of an empowering thing. The majority of [the fans] are smart and savvy and just having fun, but it's getting out there.
He also offered a few alternative names, saying: "Cumbersomes? Cumbercollective? Cumberfans? There's lots of stuff!"
