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19 Times Benedict Cumberbatch Charmed the Pants Off of Everyone

Tim Hayne
October 31, 2016 - 1 min read
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Sherlock" has birthed more fangirls and fanboys than any series in recent memory. In honor of this birthday (July 19th), here are 19 times he cast his spell on everyone.

1. When he got cheeky

2. When he knew how to take a picture

3. When he photobombed U2

4. When he wore drag

5. When he fired back

6. When he photobombed Meryl Streep and Kim Jong-un

7. When he identified with his character

8. When he loved a good joke

9. When he made fun of himself

10. When he slyly complained about the time he spends in the makeup chair

11. When he enjoyed the rain

12. When he hid from the paparazzi

13. When he walked us through a day in the life of Smaug

14. When creator Steven Moffat explained "Sherlock" fan fiction

15. When he confronted Harrison Ford about their first meeting

16. When he talked about tea

17. When he didn't understand why no one in Hollywood was watching "Sherlock"

18. When he proved he and Martin Freeman are soulmates

19. When he wouldn't say the word "Cumberbitches"

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Tim Hayne
Article by Tim Hayne
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Tim Hayne is former Executive Editor of Moviefone.

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