Benedict Cumberbatch proudly attends Oscars luncheon after defending his film Power of the Dog

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Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper as ever while joining his fellow Oscar nominees at the annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.The 45-year-old actor was all smiles while posing at the red carpet for the annual luncheon, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on Monday.The outing came just days after Cumberbatch defended his new movie The Power Of the Dog from criticism from actor Sam Elliott.

Dapper Benedict:Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper as ever while joining his fellow Oscar nominees at the annual Academy Awards Nominee LuncheonThe actor hit the red carpet before the luncheon in a classic black suit with a skinny black tie.He was all smiles while reuniting with his Spider-Man: No Way Home co-star Alfred Molina at the event.

The Power of the Dog leads all Oscar contenders with 12 Oscars including Best Picture, with Cumberbatch also up for Best Actor as well.

Reunited:He was all smiles while reuniting with his Spider-Man: No Way Home co-star Alfred Molina at the eventDespite the critical acclaim The Power of the Dog has garnered, there are its detractors, the latest being Sam Elliott, who bashed the film during an appearance on Marc Maron's WTF podcast.He slammed the movie for having characters 'running around in chaps and no shirts' and compared them to Chippendale dancers.Cumberbatch, 45, who stars as a repressed gay cowboy in the film, branded Elliott's comments a 'very odd reaction' to the movie and noted there is still 'a massive intolerance in the world at large towards homosexuality.' Character:Cumberbatch, 45, who stars as a repressed gay cowboy in the film, branded Elliott's comments a 'very odd reaction' to the movie and noted there is still 'a massive intolerance in the world at large towards.