We are living in a selfie-soaked culture: Britain’s Oxford University Press announced “selfie” as the 2013 word of the year. TIME recently featured an auction where the winner would win a selfie with Sirs Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Benedict Cumberbatch took advantage of the newfangled form of communication, auditioning for August: Osage County with a video selfie. Karen Gillan is benefiting from the trend, having signed on to star in ABC’s comedy called Selfie.
Don’t get us wrong, we’re not complaining. These digital self-portraits are highly entertaining and allow us to view some of our favorite British stars through their own lens.
Let’s take a peek at 10 of our favorite Britished up selfies in all their stellarness below:
David Beckham has mastered the selfie.

And then there’s this David who may need a little more practice.
I’ve been speaking to @BarackObama about the situation in Ukraine. We are united in condemnation of Russia’s actions. pic.twitter.com/7Rk2k8iOIK — David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 5, 2014
Sir Patrick Stewart takes a friendly dig at PM David Cameron‘s selfie mishap.
.@robdelaney @David_Cameron @BarackObama I’m now patched in as well. Sorry for the delay. pic.twitter.com/elLQcKcV3w — Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) March 5, 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch is doing his own thing, as usual.
Benedict Cumberbatch is here! #AskSmaug pic.twitter.com/sPkPM95okC — The Hobbit (@TheHobbitMovie) December 3, 2013
Oh bless, Martin Freeman took a moment to pose with a fan.
remember when I took a selfie with martin freeman? pic.twitter.com/wohejOpNf5 — morrissey | bio (@stefflockian) March 10, 2014
Michael Fassbender was dubbed the “Selfie King” while in Dublin last week.
Like how??? pic.twitter.com/X5o7ig1CQ1 — Louise (@LouiseKeoghh) April 24, 2014
That’s not like James Corden to be shy.
Me and @donaldmc in make up. We’re listening to Smith and Burrows and getting excited for Christmas! pic.twitter.com/MzJIh8i7Jq — Jkcorden (@JKCorden) October 22, 2013
We take that back. Corden is not shy and yes, that is Prince.
Here’s that Prince & @james_corden selfie that was taken onstage at The Brits tonight… pic.twitter.com/vcx8TgErfM
— TBN (@TheBizzNiz) February 19, 2014
Karen Gillan‘s three-for-one is a selfie jackpot.
Party plane! pic.twitter.com/QXKQPLiNlq — Karen Gillan (@KarenGillan2) April 27, 2014
Prince William popped up in a selfie with a skittish schoolgirl as seen on BBC News.
What do you think of selfies? Fad or fascinating?
See More:
Joan Collins Repeats the Ellen Oscars Selfie for Britain
Benedict Cumberbatch Auditioned with Selfie Video
‘Doctor Who’ Star Karen Gillan Scores Lead in ABC Sitcom Pilot, ‘Selfie’