Michael Douglas put his marriage troubles behind him as he was declared a legend at the GQ Men of the Year Awards on Tuesday night.
The Hollywood star was presented with the award at a dinner attended by celebrities including Lou Reed, Justin Timberlake and Sir Bobby Charlton.
He told the audience as he picked up the coveted title: 'The legend part... it's a polite way of saying this is my third act. I'm looking forward to it relishing especially with this year... It's a lot. Trailed off my film industry has brought me some social conscience back in 1978 with the China Syndrome.'
Main man: Michael Douglas looking dapper at the GQ Men of the Year Awards
Michael then jokingly added to laughs and applause from the audience: 'More recently life imitates art... you get a little cancer scare, you open your mouth... I shouldn't say that I'll get in trouble again.
He then summarised; 'I'm really touched by this.'
The event at the Royal Opera House, in Covent Garden, central London, was hosted by comic Rob Brydon and saw Sir Bobby given a lifetime achievement award by current Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand.
Sir Elton John was given the genius award by Wilko Johnson, Doctor Who actor Matt Smith gave Noel Gallagher the icon award while Samuel L. Jackson presented Douglas with his award.
Douglas and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones announced last week they were "taking some time apart" to "work on their marriage".
The couple, who married 13 years ago, have two children.
Other winners at the awards included Tom Ford, who was given the designer award by Timberlake, former Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens who won the most stylish award, and London mayor Boris Johnson, who won the politician award.
Emma Watson picked up the woman award, Who frontman Roger Daltrey won the editor's choice award, and Pharrell Williams was presented with the performer award by model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
This year's event is the 16th annual awards organised by the men's magazine.
Instead of moping around about his separation from Catherine he donned a tailored midnight blue suit and rocked up to the GQ Men of the Year Awards, in London.
The 68-year-old looked every inch a Hollywood great in his suit as the cameras snapped away at the Royal Opera House, in Covent Garden.
The superstar decided to leave his glitzy Liberace costume firmly in the dress cupboard for the night, and accessorised his sophisticated suit with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie.
He appeared stress-free and unphased by all of the media hype which recently has surrounded him, and has been keeping himself very busy jetting off to the Liberace premiere in Berlin, the
Deauville US Film Festival and Normandy, France.
Deauville US Film Festival and Normandy, France.
On GQ's live blog, Michael Douglas revealed who he thought should get the award for GQ Man of the Year.
He said: 'The Pope's comin' on strong. Shame I can't say Hilary Clinton!'
Suited and booted: Michael Douglas looked composed for the cameras at the GQ Awards 2013
Popular: Michael Douglas stopped for a photo with a young disabled girl whilst signing autographs at the GQ Awards
Michael Douglas recently revealed that there is no crisis at home and that he and his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones 'are fine' and only taking a 'temporary separation'.
He revealed the news in Berlin on Monday while promoting Liberace film Behind the Candelabra.
In response to a question from the media, he said: 'I have a crisis at home? No, I think the press has a crisis. We, we are fine. My wife and I are, are fine.
'We take a temporary separation, but the press, it gives you stuff to write about.'
Glam: Musician Tom Odell also looked incredible in a three-piece for the GQ Men of the Year Awards
Showstopper: Jessie J looked stunning in a bandeau top and trail black skirt as she arrived at the GQ Men of the Year Awards
Smart: Dr Who Matt Smith was also at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, and he too made an effort with his suit
The world's best and brightest descended on on the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden for the annual GQ Men Of The Year Awards in association with Hugo Boss.
The ceremony is now in its 16th year, the ceremony brings together the best in film, music, TV, books and politics.
But just because it is GQ, does not mean it's a men-only event as Emma Watson, Jessie J, stole the fashion show with their mid-drift revealing outfits, whilst Russell Brand, Rita Ora, Tom Odell, Matt Smith, David Gandy and Eddie Redmayne were also all at the bash.
GQ MEN OF YEAR AWARDS 2013 FULL WINNERS LIST:
Hugo Boss Most Stylish - Dan Stevens
Comedians - Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright
Politician - Boris Johnson
Oracle - Russell Brand
Breakthrough Menswear Designer Brand - Jonathan Saunders
Lifetime Achievement - Sir Bobby Charlton
Radio Personality - Nick Grimshaw
Entrepreneur - Evgeny Lebedev
Chef - Jason Atherton
Sportsman - Carl Froch
Writer - Charles Moore
Woman - Emma Watson
Editor's Choice Award - Roger Daltrey (Dylan Jones)
The Serpentine Gallery GQ Art Award - Tracey Emin
Band - Arctic Monkeys
Remy Martin Breakthrough - Eddie Redmayne
TV Personality - Piers Morgan
Performer - Pharrell Williams
Inspiration - Lou Reed
Icon - Noel Gallagher
Designer - Tom Ford
Genius - Sir Elton John
Legend - Michael Douglas
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