Charlize Theron talks about Michael Fassbender’s manliness at Human Rights Campaign Gala in Los Angeles

Sorry that this is the best photo of Charlize Theron that I was able to snap at last night’s HRC gala.

I was getting in a few words with Joe Manganiello when she was posing for photos so had to scramble for this shot before she left the red carpet entirely.

But I digress!

Sexy Michael Fassbender flew into town just hours before to present the HRC Ally for Equality Award to Theron and apologized to the crowd for being dressed in a leather jacket and jeans rather than a tuxedo or suit.

No one seemed to mind!

He took the stage holding a glass of beer, hoisted it in the direction of the audience and said, “Here’s to St. Patrick.” Then he took a big swig.

Fassbender said his support of LGBT equality is why he wanted to be at the gala and present the award to Theron who has long been an outspoken proponent of gay marriage in interviews and made appearances at rallies and other LGBT events.

The actress, who won an Oscar for playing a lesbian serial killer in Monster, playfully took a swig of Fassbender’s beer before she began her speech.

She then titillated the actor – and the audience – with a series of double entendres referring to Fassbender’s nude scenes in Shame which have had many buzzing about his being well-endowed.

“I think I speak for everybody Michael when I say, we don’t care what attire you come in. I loved you in Shame. I have to say, I was truly impressed that you chose to play it big [audience roars with knowing laughter]. Any of those other actors would have gone small, trust me [more laughter]. I know because I’ve worked with most of them [laughter]. No, seriously, your penis was a revelation! [wild applause and laughter]. I’m available to work with it anytime.”

Once the room calmed down, Theron moved on to the more serious portion of her speech.

She went on to share the results of a 1996 Gallop Poll on gay marriage which 68 percent were against. Then 2011 when 45 percent opposed gay marriage.

“In this short span of 15 years, you have moved a culture, you have worked tirelessly.Today, the majority of Americans stand with you. … Marriage equality is about more than just marriage, it’s about being accepted.”

She concluded that she would “always” fight for the LGBT community.

I’ll have much more coverage of the HRC gala – speeches and interviews – later tonight and tomorrow!