Ruth Negga has been named Harper's Bazaar Woman of the Year at the British fashion magazine's 2017 awards.
Honouring the Oscar nominee, Harper's Bazaar said: "Following the performance of a lifetime in Loving, the Ethiopian-Irish actress has been catapulted from Limerick to the limelight, earning an Oscar nomination and a special mention from Meryl Streep."
At the ceremony at Claridge's Hotel in London on Thursday night, Negga received her award from acting legend Glenda Jackson. Negga was joined at the awards by her partner and Preacher co-star Dominic Cooper.
Our Woman of the Year award goes to Ruth Negga, presented by Glenda Jackson @GlendaJacksonUK #BazaarAwards pic.twitter.com/Ugnn2g4FAA
— Harper's Bazaar UK (@BazaarUK) November 2, 2017
Negga was one of five actors receiving Harper's Bazaar awards with The Great Gatsby star Carey Mulligan honoured in the Philanthropy category and Kate Winslet winning the British Actress award.
British Actress of the Year is Kate Winslet. Stephen Daldry presents her with the award #BazaarAwards pic.twitter.com/96zPJ46YIE
— Harper's Bazaar UK (@BazaarUK) November 2, 2017
The Night Porter star Charlotte Rampling received the British Icon award, with Jodie Foster the recipient of the Inspiration award.
Finally, the Inspiration award is presented to Jodie Foster by Kate Winslet #BazaarAwards pic.twitter.com/wHC4NDCv8L
— Harper's Bazaar UK (@BazaarUK) November 2, 2017
Among the other award recipients were: Victoria Beckham (British Brands), Ashley Graham (Model of the Year), Maria Grazia Chiuri (Designer), Molly Goddard (Breakthrough Designer) and Adwoa Aboah (Role Model).
Thank you @BazaarUK for the British brand award. So proud. And thank you Surrane for presenting it to me. I met #drfoster! xVB #bazaarawards pic.twitter.com/rCkEnwyRA5
— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) November 3, 2017
