He broke the hearts of millions of fans earlier this month when he announced his engagement to his girlfriend of one year, Sophie Hunter.

And in the Monday issue of People, Benedict Cumberbatch talked about why he likes his 36-year-old soon-to-be-wife so much.

'She's just really cool,' the 38-year-old actor, who is promoting his new movie The Imitation Game, offered.

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They're a match: Benedict Cumberbatch, who announced his engagement to director and actress Sophie Hunter at the beginning of November, told People on Monday that she is 'just really cool'

Benedict shared that, despite developing a worldwide fandom, he wants to keep his private life as normal as possible.

'I want to normalize this part of our lives,' the Sherlock star shared.

However, that doesn't mean that the meme-inspiring British star isn't head over heels for his new fiancée who he met on the set of 2009's Burlesque Fairytale.

Phenom: The 38-year-old actor, pictured here on Tuesday in NYC, shot to fame with his role in the BBC series Sherlock, but likes to keep his relationship private to 'normalize' at least part of his life

He explained to the magazine that she flawlessly handles the abundance of adoration from Benedict's many adoring fans.

'She's proud of my work, she's proud of me, and she loves me,' he said. 'That's the bottom line, isn't it? That's one of the reasons it's a good fit. It could be a really difficult thing, but she's just so in command of it.'

However, while the star was open about his admiration for his future wife, he was mum on whether or not they'll be quick to start a family, saying: 'I've got to be very coy on that one. Very silent.'

Surprise hit: The British star, pictured here with Martin Freeman, rose to fame on the BBC series Sherlock

It might not surprise you to learn that the star, who is famous for playing intellectuals like Sherlock Holmes and Stephen Hawking, is most happy at home with a good book.

'I'm a homebody,' he said. 'I love to stay in at night, light a fire, have a whiskey and watch a movie or read a good book.'

The star went on to add: 'People forget about books. They're always just turning on the television, but reading a good book is the most nourishing thing you can do.'

On his off days, Benedict said that he also likes keeping busy by being active and taking a walk or a hike outside.

His big movie: The star with Keira Knightley in the new film The Imitation Game, which comes out in the US on November 28

A tough role: The film is about British logician and cryptologist Alan Turing who helps crack Germany's Enigma Code during World War II but is later prosecuted by his government for illegal homosexual acts

The successful actor shared that he feels a good walk can not only improve the body, but also your state of mind.

'I love just taking a brisk walk in the park. And hiking, just getting away in nature,' he said. 'You get some perspective and see the world as it really is. Which is, we're a species, on a planet.

'It's pretty funny and flattering,' Benedict says of his legions of fans calling themselves 'Cumberb*tches.'

An amazing year: Benedict was put on the cover of Time magazine's Genius Issue

However, he calls on them to come up with something a little more empowering, saying: 'Come on, give yourselves some more power as women, and don't just call yourselves b*tches!'

On his fame in general, Benedict said, 'It's a weird transition,' nothing: 'I'm used to observing, and now I'm the one being observed. But the trick is to not be self-conscious and go about your normal day.'

His new fame has its upside as well, like being seated next to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Oscars.