Freida Pinto defends her GQ photo shoot

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star Freida Pinto, who raised eyebrows last year (2010) with a series of hot shots for the US version of GQ, is now defending the photoshoot. Rumours suggested that the photoshoot for the men’s magazine was a deliberate attempt to shake off her ‘nice-girl’ image, but Pinto has now spoken out to stress that she was not manipulated into taking part and it was entirely her decision to pose for the pictures. "The decision to do those pictures was mine. I definitely knew how I wanted to look. A stylist may have chosen the clothes but the decision to wear them was mine. I would hate to feel that I was being objectified,” said Pinto. "I have always said that a woman’s feminity should not be used in a way that is demeaning to her. But, you know, I don’t think this is a sexist issue any more because actors are strutting their stuff in photoshoots just as much as actresses now," she added.

Diane Kruger poses for hot photo shoot

German born actress Diane Kruger has stripped off and used just a fur throw to cover up her modesty in a steamy photo shoot for men’s magazine GQ. The 34 year old, Kruger, appears with a pair of furry boots and a carefully placed fur blanket only. In the photos, the actress looks completely at ease as she lounges on a bed wrapped only in the fur throw, with her hair tousled and looking fresh faced with barely-there make up.

Kruger actually started her career as a high fashion model in her native Germany before moving to Paris to when her career took off.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Irina Shayk poses for GQ

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Irina Shayk is upset with Spanish GQ after unclothed photos of her were published in the magazine. The 24 year old Russian beauty’s agents threatened to sue the mag over the pictures, which they claim have been digitally altered. However, the magazine insists the underwear model happily stripped off - and has threatened legal action against Shayk’s agents Elite. The stunning brunette posed for GQ in Madrid on November 4 and the magazine published 14 sexy photographs and an interview this week. The front cover shows her smoking a cigarette over the headline: "The most beautiful animal in the world. Do you want to discover Ronaldo’s girlfriend?"

Inside she appears in a series of photographs in lingerie, and in five pictures she seems to be wearing no knickers. One shows her outdoors in just a pair of high heels, and two others only wearing knee-length socks.

"She’s the victim of photographic retouching and negligence by GQ Spain. It wasn’t planned for her to appear naked," said director of Elite models in Spain. Marie said the photos "damaged and harmed the model’s image" and added: "It’s obvious the headline was designed with the sole aim of selling more copies."

The editor of the magazine Javier Fernandez de Angulo, who was present during the photo-shoot, hit back, saying: "The model took her clothes off completely naturally. "Maybe she’s annoyed because we put on the front cover that she’s Ronaldo’s girlfriend, and she asked us to avoid that."

Ironically during the interview Shayk says you don’t have to be naked to feel sexy. She said: "I feel very sexy when I’m wearing lingerie. You don’t have to be naked to feel sexy. I think the power of seduction is within every woman, but of course I feel more sexy wearing lingerie," she added.

Very hot: Freida Pinto's GQ photoshoot

Freida Pinto poses for GQ photoshoot

Indian actress Freida Pinto has posed in a short leather skirt, while sporting a sultry look during a photoshoot for GQ magazine.

The 25 year old actress had on a low cut beige vested top, complete with red nail varnish and tousled black hair, as she posed for the photoshoot for American GQ magazine.

The actress gave a sultry look as she cut up a blood red pomegranate, which she deseeded with a sharp knife.

The ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star also posed in a series of provocative outfits for the photoshoot, which she had taken part in to promote her new film work.

Freida's GQ photos here

Gemma Arterton declared woman of the year at GQ awards

British Actress Gemma Arterton has been declared woman of the year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, which was held at the Royal Opera House in London.

The Kinks star Ray Davis received the outstanding achievement prize, while Damon Albarn’s cartoon group Gorillaz were named best band.

Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher was at the ceremony, and admitted Damon - who was historically his bitter rival due to Oasis’ feud with Blur in the 90s - was worthy of the recognition.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron received the best politician award, and took the opportunity to joke with the crowd. He poked fun at England soccer player Wayne Rooney, who took to the pitch for his country last night amid allegations he cheated on his wife with a prostitute while she was pregnant.

"I can bring you the news that Wayne Rooney has scored - this time it was on the pitch, in the opposition’s goal and actually playing for his country," David said.

Other winners included Mad Men actor Jon Hamm who was named best international man, Giorgio Armani who received the designer prize and Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick who got the breakthrough talent accolade.

GQ Men of the Year Awards 2010 winners list:

International Man - Jon Hamm

Alfred Dunhill Cultural Icon - Anish Kapoor

Outstanding Achievement - Ray Davies

Woman - Gemma Arterton

Band - Gorillaz

Sportsman - Ryan Giggs

Politician - David Cameron

Designer - Giorgio Armani

Actor - Matt Smith

Solo Artist - Dizzee Rascal

Breakthrough Talent - Ed Westwick

Writer - Martin Amis

Newspaper Editor - Simon Kelner

Comedian - James Corden

Chef - Heston Blumenthal

Entrepreneur - Nick Jones

Editor's Special - Jason Statham

Smirnoff Black Most Stylish Man - Aaron Johnson.