GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019: Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sophie Monk strut black carpet at party of the year

Wearing a low-cut dress, Sophie Monk turned heads at GQ’s party of the year, which also featured ‘it’ girl Zendaya. SEE THE PHOTOS

Some of Australia’s – and Hollywood’s – brightest stars turned heads at the 13th annual GQ Men of the Year Awards last night.

The A-list guests included ‘it’ girl Zendaya, who was honoured as GQ’s Woman of the Year, as well as her Euphoria co-star, Australian actor Jacob Elordi, and a string of guests including Baz Luhrmann and Sophie Monk.

Spider-Man: Homecoming actor Zendaya was joined by former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Dylan Alcott, Victroia’s Secret model Georgia Fowler, awards host Joel Creasey, top model Alton Mason, AFL legend Adam Goodes and singer Jessica Mauboy at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency.

Zendaya at the GQ Men of The Year Awards. Picture: Getty Images

The Euphoria star was honoured at the VVVIP party in Sydney last night. Picture: Christian Gilles

“Woman of the Year – that’s kinda crazy considering I’m 23-years-old and I’m just trying to figure out how to become a young woman myself,” Zendaya told the star-studded audience.

“It’s a huge honour. I feel like … sometimes, you forget to just kind of stop and take in moments like this.

“Sometimes I work so much, I forget about life,” Zendaya added, as she accepted the honour.

It has been a huge year for Zendaya, 23, who stars as a drug addicted teen on the Drake-produced US TV drama Euphoria.

She also released a clothing collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, dubbed TOMMY X ZENDAYA.

Also at the awards was Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star, Australian actor Elordi, with the pair recently being the subject of relationship speculation.

Zendaya is one of the ‘it’ girls of the moment. Picture: Getty Images

Zendaya’s Euphoria co-star, Australian actor Jacob Elordi. Picture: MATRIX

Jacob Elordi appears in GQ’s Men of the Year issue. Picture: Getty Images

Instagram model Mimi Elashiry turned heads with a revealing outfit on the black carpet, sporting a metallic leotard covered only by see-through chain link that seemed more suited to the ARIAs.

Elashiry also matched with another social media star, Sarah Ellen, who wore a similar – albeit less revealing – outfit.

Red carpet sources claimed nobody knew where to look as Elashiry turned around, revealing her bottom to photographers, with the outfit covering about as much as a swimsuit.

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Mimi Elashiry in THAT outfit. Picture: Christian Gilles

The outfit that turned heads. Picture: Christian Gilles

Double up? Sarah Ellen wore a similar outfit. Picture: Christian Gilles

Other notable faces on the black carpet were Camilla Freeman-Topper, of fashion label camilla and marc, who sported an on-trend sleeved blazer dress, paired with peep-toed boots.

It was a trend also seen on singer Mauboy, who wore a blazer over a pair of bike shorts.

Camilla Freeman-Topper at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards. Picture: Christian Gilles

Jessica Mauboy also suited up for the gala. Picture: Christian Gilles

Sophie Monk in her signature neckline. Picture: Christian Gilles

It was a big red carpet week for the former Bachelorette. Picture: Getty Images

She went back to back with the ARIAs and GQ Men of the Year. Picture: MATRIX

Fresh from her ARIAs wind machine moment, Monk shared a cheeky drink with host Creasey.

“We’re having a shot, babe, like schoolies,” Creasey joked as he ordered two shots of vodka.

“I can see the camera guy winding us up, so I’ve gotta do this quick,” Monk chimed in, before downing the drink.

Adam Goodes and his wife Natalie Croker. Picture: Christian Gilles

Julie Bishop and David Panton. Picture: Christian Gilles

Baz Luhrmann on the red carpet. Picture: Matrix

The director was joined by Austin Butler, far right, who plays Elvis in Luhrmann’s upcoming movie. Picture: MATRIX

Australian model Roberta Pecoraro contrinyed the sparkly theme. Picture: Matrix Media

Joel Creasey, right, with partner Jack Stratton-Smith. Picture: MATRIX

Jack Stratton-Smith and Joel Creasey. Picture: Christian Gilles

Goodes, the subject of the documentary The Australian Dream about the nation’s inherited racism, brushed off his icon status.

“Definitely not an icon, a role model yes, I’m happy with that title,” Goodes told News Corp at the GQ party.

“Now as a father I’m happy I can share my ideas and my journey a bit more and hopefully that inspires (his kids and younger people) or helps them make similar choices.”

The former Swans player said he was thrilled by the “incredible support” the documentary had received.

“It’s now played in schools, hopefully it’s something that will keep building momentum and we will keep having more conversations about it.”

New Zealand-born model Georgia Fowler was back in black. Picture: MATRIX

She brought her Victoria’s Secret-style poses to the black carpet. Picture: Christian Gilles

Meantime, Creasey said he was “looking forward to drinking the bar dry” after his opening monologue.

He joked: “Hopefully I’ll pash a Wiggle … are the Wiggles here?”.

Director Baz Lurhmann – who is shooting his latest project, a movie about Elvis, in Queensland – was also honoured.

“I’m gathering all of the great artists together and we’re building Graceland in Queensland,” Lurhmann told News Corp.

“It’s more like taking his life through the eyes of Colonel Tom Parker, who is played by Tom Hanks, and using it to throw up issues that are meaningful to us now.”

Lurhmann noted that he was again working with his previous collaborators from Strictly Ballroom for the Elvis project.

US model Alton Mason. Picture: Matrix

Josh Heuston. Picture: Christian Gilles

Chantelle Otten and Dylan Alcott. Picture: Christian Gilles

Have no fear … it’s street artist Scott Marsh. Picture: Matrix

Secret Bridesmaids’ Business star Alexander England. Picture: Matrix.

Speaking ahead of the awards, GQ Australia editor Michael Christian reflected on Zendaya’s huge 2019.

“I don’t think anyone has had a bigger year than Zendaya,” GQ Australia editor Michael Christensen told News Corp.

“There has been a coming of age with her. She starred in Spider-Man: Far From Home and has also been the star of the show Euphoria.

“This year is her year so it is amazing to have someone like her as our Woman of the Year. She is not just an actor, she is keen to make sure she has a huge following and that she is a role model to the younger generations.”

Actor Mojean Aria. Picture: Christian Gilles

Originally published as GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019: Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sophie Monk strut black carpet at party of the year