Singer Kylie Minogue was named Woman of the Year at a showbiz ceremony. The star was honoured at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards for her inspirational battle against breast cancer. Kylie, 37, could not attend the London bash but sent a message to her fans. "The last year has been my least public but, in many ways, the most," she said. "Your support has been an enormous help and I hope to be back with you all in person very soon."
The other winners did attend the glittering ceremony in Mayfair's Berkeley Square Gardens. Charlotte Church glammed up for the evening to accept the UK Solo Artist of the Year Award. Doctor Who star Billie Piper was named UK TV Actress of the Year. Liz Hurley received the award for Entrepreneur of the Year after launching her beachwear range. And Sharon Osbourne, fresh from hurling insults at Rebecca Loos on X Factor: Battle of the Stars, was crowned TV Personality of the Year. Royal Zara Phillips was named Sportswoman of the Year in recognition of her equestrian endeavours. Big Brother host Davina McCall picked up the award for Presenter of the Year despite the dire reception to her BBC chat show. Funnywoman of the Year went to Extras star Ashley Jensen. Supermodel Naomi Campbell received the Outstanding Contribution Award. |
