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Post by embla on Oct 10, 2014 16:33:26 GMT -5
Well, I take a peek now and then, just to see if there is anything interesting going on there.
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Post by beautifuladdiction on Oct 10, 2014 17:56:56 GMT -5
Do you think he actually knows how to tie a bow tie? I`ve never tried, but heard it`s supposed to be quite difficult.... smiley-dance008 very late to the thread BUT you know he is not putting on the tie.... but taking it off shower_ YES ! please keep going Mr Butler smiley-laughing025
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Post by beautifuladdiction on Oct 10, 2014 18:00:11 GMT -5
Girls don't kill me please..... smiley-laughing025 But he should trim that beard a bit.......... smiley-scared004 tsk tsk tsk... shame on you girl !! I love the scruff look to but this fuller beard.... yessssss thud
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Post by beautifuladdiction on Oct 10, 2014 18:03:11 GMT -5
Girls don't kill me please..... smiley-laughing025 But he should trim that beard a bit.......... smiley-scared004 tsk tsk tsk... shame on you girl !! I love the scruff look to but this fuller beard.... yessssss thud thats why I'm loving these latest hugo boss pics released... bit of both ! that black and white and the one with him on the couch.. just freggin AWESOME !! smiley-shocked013 smiley-excited002 smiley-sex019But the only thing as great as he looks in a suit... it covers that gorgeous chest smiley-angry017
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Post by embla on Oct 11, 2014 6:27:04 GMT -5
Butler analyses pap snaps
Gerard Butler doesn't look at pictures of himself.
The Olympus Has Fallen actor is regularly photographed both on and off the red carpet. While the 44-year-old tries not to seek out the images after they've been taken, when he does come across one, he can't help but analyse it.
"I don’t look for pictures of myself but sometimes you see them... It’s funny if I’m ever on my computer on Google and suddenly your picture just happens to pop up, or if somebody sends one," he said to Vanity Fair. "I am prone to be like, ‘What am I wearing?’ or, ‘What’s that face you’re putting on?’ I must remember if I know the paparazzi are chasing me around, smile a little more. Sometimes when you’re playing it cool, it comes across like a scowl or a frown.”
While Gerard does his best to take it in his stride, he does think some of the tactics that the photographers use are a little off. And the 300 star finds night time ambushes the most uncomfortable.
"The worst is if you’re out at night and they run up to you out of nowhere and they run within two feet of you and put these really bright flashes [in your face] and it’s like you’re being attacked..." he explained. "Your heart always skips a beat. And they know that. And they play on that. And they get a photo of you looking all kind of startled. It’s fine. The rest of it is all good. As long as you have a nice meal, it’s worth it.”
Being photographed looking good is sure to have played a part in Gerard being signed as the new face of Boss Hugo Boss Bottled fragrance. Aftershave is something the Scottish star has appreciated for a long time.
"I was messing around with my stepfather’s fragrances when I was little younger than university age," he added. "Kind of like, ‘Oh my God that smells awesome; I’m gonna steal some of that.’”
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/fashion-beauty/butler-analyses-pap-snaps-30654134.html
Bet those paps can be pretty annoying at times. You`ve always have to watch out when going out in public. Never being able to relax completely. I`m just so glad I don`t have those kind of worries, and never will either. smiley-dance001
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Post by embla on Oct 14, 2014 3:53:42 GMT -5
Gerard Butler: 'In the next fifteen years, I'll focus on staying alive' Actor, 44, chats ambitions and Hollywood as he gets suited and booted in new Hugo Boss campaign
Gerard, 44, is face of Boss Bottled Collector's Edition Takes over from Ryan Reynolds Speaks about how important balancing work and life is to him Says that when he wants something in life, he makes it happen
His pal Ryan Reynolds is busy preparing to welcome his first baby with Blake Lively so Gerard Butler has taken over the helm at Hugo Boss.
The Scottish actor has replaced Ryan as the face of Hugo Boss' new male scent and he proves his worth in a dapper campaign shoot.
The 44-year old is promoting the new Boss Bottled Collector's Edition, which aims to promote the ‘Man of Today’ - a gentleman who defines his own success rather than allowing success to define him.
New face: Gerard Butler has taken over from Ryan Reynolds as the face of Hugo Boss perfumes and looks suited and booted in the new campaign imagery
The brand snapped up the A-list actor because, they say, he is passionate yet real; gritty but refined; in touch with emotions, and compassionate while driven
Speaking in a behind the scenes video, Gerard opens up about those values and how he stays true to himself in the fast-paced world of showbiz.
'To stay true to those values I have is as important as life itself,' he said.
'It's all part of growing up and maturing and learning how to be a man and how to grow up and what it means to be a knight and a gentleman.'
Dapper: In a behind the scenes video, Gerard can be seen filming the new commercial for the brand's Christmas scent
Hand-picked: Hugo Boss snapped up Gerard because, they say, he is passionate yet real; gritty but refined; in touch with emotions, and compassionate while driven
A trained lawyer, Butler broke into acting in the mid 90s thanks to minor roles in James Bond's Tomorrow Never Dies, among others.
Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength and career highlights include landing the lead in Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera, as well as roles in The Bounty Hunty and P.S. I Love You (and who could forget those abs in his portrayal of King Leonidas in 300?).
'Once I set something down for myself, if it's in life or a job or a movie, I've got to reach it,' he said about his success and ambition.
'It's setting something up that you've got to move towards because otherwise it just feels like a very nebulous idea.'
Focussed: Speaking in the behind the scenes video, he explained that once he sets something down for himself, if it's in life or a job or a movie, he's got to reach it
But first, let me take a selfie: Gerard took time out on set to have a quick snap with a female fan
Butler, who recently returned from a holiday with a mystery brunette, also explains how he manages to balance his work/life schedule.
'Work/life balance is very, very important mainly because there were times in my life when there was too much life and there's been times when there's been too much work,' he said.
'I think we all need our sacred space. A man has to have his time alone to gather his thoughts. It's what this campaign is - a time alone to sit and assess and understand who we are and what is our purpose.'
He may be 44 but Gerard's future is looking bright - he recently wrapped up filming the Gods of Egypt with The Face contestant Yaya Deng.
'This is the most exciting period of my life; I'm relaxed about everything. I believe everything is going to pan out exactly the way that it should be; it's that acceptance,' he said.
'It's more the spiritual side of life, I think when you get to this age you start going "it's not how much money you can make, it's how you can develop as a being" - that would be over the next five years.
'Over the next fifteen years, I'll probably just try to stay alive,' he joked.
Remember this? Butler portrayed Leonidas, the king of Sparta who, along with 300 soldiers, battles to prevent the Persian army from invading all of Greece in action drama 300 in 2007
Ladies man: He also stole our hearts in the film P.S I Love You alongside Hilary Swank
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2792054/gerard-butler-suited-booted-new-boss-campaign.html
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Post by embla on Oct 14, 2014 3:55:07 GMT -5
There is a video there too, but I didn`t get it to work. Hope it`s viewable later on.
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Post by hellogirls on Oct 14, 2014 4:45:35 GMT -5
Well I'm glad he is relaxed about everything and that this is the most exciting time of his life....
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Post by maggiea on Oct 14, 2014 17:44:57 GMT -5
Ladies I must admit I am truly addicted to this place,when I am at work I can hardly wait for my lunch break when I can check out the latest posts.Thanks a million for a safe addiction.
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Post by lovey on Oct 14, 2014 17:48:51 GMT -5
I do the same thing when I'm at smiley-laughing024 work.
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Post by hellogirls on Oct 14, 2014 17:56:04 GMT -5
Me too....... smiley-laughing025 And the most disturbing thing is login and logout...On my mobile phone I have to do it everytime.......
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Post by embla on Oct 14, 2014 19:11:18 GMT -5
Gerard Butler: 'In the next fifteen years, I'll focus on staying alive' Actor, 44, chats ambitions and Hollywood as he gets suited and booted in new Hugo Boss campaign
Gerard, 44, is face of Boss Bottled Collector's Edition Takes over from Ryan Reynolds Speaks about how important balancing work and life is to him Says that when he wants something in life, he makes it happen
His pal Ryan Reynolds is busy preparing to welcome his first baby with Blake Lively so Gerard Butler has taken over the helm at Hugo Boss.
The Scottish actor has replaced Ryan as the face of Hugo Boss' new male scent and he proves his worth in a dapper campaign shoot.
The 44-year old is promoting the new Boss Bottled Collector's Edition, which aims to promote the ‘Man of Today’ - a gentleman who defines his own success rather than allowing success to define him.
New face: Gerard Butler has taken over from Ryan Reynolds as the face of Hugo Boss perfumes and looks suited and booted in the new campaign imagery
The brand snapped up the A-list actor because, they say, he is passionate yet real; gritty but refined; in touch with emotions, and compassionate while driven
Speaking in a behind the scenes video, Gerard opens up about those values and how he stays true to himself in the fast-paced world of showbiz.
'To stay true to those values I have is as important as life itself,' he said.
'It's all part of growing up and maturing and learning how to be a man and how to grow up and what it means to be a knight and a gentleman.'
Dapper: In a behind the scenes video, Gerard can be seen filming the new commercial for the brand's Christmas scent
Hand-picked: Hugo Boss snapped up Gerard because, they say, he is passionate yet real; gritty but refined; in touch with emotions, and compassionate while driven
A trained lawyer, Butler broke into acting in the mid 90s thanks to minor roles in James Bond's Tomorrow Never Dies, among others.
Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength and career highlights include landing the lead in Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera, as well as roles in The Bounty Hunty and P.S. I Love You (and who could forget those abs in his portrayal of King Leonidas in 300?).
'Once I set something down for myself, if it's in life or a job or a movie, I've got to reach it,' he said about his success and ambition.
'It's setting something up that you've got to move towards because otherwise it just feels like a very nebulous idea.'
Focussed: Speaking in the behind the scenes video, he explained that once he sets something down for himself, if it's in life or a job or a movie, he's got to reach it
But first, let me take a selfie: Gerard took time out on set to have a quick snap with a female fan
Butler, who recently returned from a holiday with a mystery brunette, also explains how he manages to balance his work/life schedule.
'Work/life balance is very, very important mainly because there were times in my life when there was too much life and there's been times when there's been too much work,' he said.
'I think we all need our sacred space. A man has to have his time alone to gather his thoughts. It's what this campaign is - a time alone to sit and assess and understand who we are and what is our purpose.'
He may be 44 but Gerard's future is looking bright - he recently wrapped up filming the Gods of Egypt with The Face contestant Yaya Deng.
'This is the most exciting period of my life; I'm relaxed about everything. I believe everything is going to pan out exactly the way that it should be; it's that acceptance,' he said.
'It's more the spiritual side of life, I think when you get to this age you start going "it's not how much money you can make, it's how you can develop as a being" - that would be over the next five years.
'Over the next fifteen years, I'll probably just try to stay alive,' he joked.
Remember this? Butler portrayed Leonidas, the king of Sparta who, along with 300 soldiers, battles to prevent the Persian army from invading all of Greece in action drama 300 in 2007
Ladies man: He also stole our hearts in the film P.S I Love You alongside Hilary Swank
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2792054/gerard-butler-suited-booted-new-boss-campaign.html
Did any of you get the video in the article to work yet?
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Post by Can'tGetEnough on Oct 14, 2014 19:48:34 GMT -5
Ladies I must admit I am truly addicted to this place,when I am at work I can hardly wait for my lunch break when I can check out the latest posts.Thanks a million for a safe addiction. A lovely compliment Maggie, thank YOU!! smiley-gen131
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Post by embla on Oct 15, 2014 3:02:57 GMT -5
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Post by embla on Oct 15, 2014 3:11:42 GMT -5
Gerard Butler, the new face of Boss Bottled, reveals his sensitive side The Scottish actor shares his personal reflection on his movie roles and the new ad campaign
Gerard Butler tries unsuccessfully to suppress his laughter as our group of four journalists walks into the interview room at the plush ME hotel in London. We had already heard from journalists who had spoken to the star earlier about how very friendly he was, but we felt quite uncomfortable, really.
Was he laughing at us?
“I’m sorry,” he says apologetically, still trying to contain his laughter. “Please, sit down.”
We reach to pull out the chairs arranged around the table and notice the boxes of Boss Bottled, the iconic Hugo Boss fragrance for men on each one. We gingerly remove them (unsure if we’re supposed to keep them) and take our seats.
Butler lets out a sheepish laugh.
“It was my idea to put the bottles on the chair. I wanted to put a pastry instead ... just to see your reactions, but they advised against it!” the cheeky Scottish actor explains. Does he play such pranks on set, I ask.
“Well, if it’s a serious day and I have to play up some serious emotion, then I don’t, but otherwise I like to keep the energy and emotion on the set light. When a leading man and the director get along, it makes it so much easier for the rest on the set. I try and make that my responsibility ... to make everyone feel good,” he says in his thick Scottish accent, his piercing blue eyes still gleaming mischievously.
Butler, 44, was in London for media interviews as the new face of Hugo Boss’ classic fragrance, Boss Bottled, for its new Man of Today global campaign, which celebrates the modern man.
Launched last month, the campaign celebrates the complexities of the modern day man who, according to the campaign “is passionate and real, has grit yet refinement, and is in touch with his emotions and driven by compassion”.
It is the actor’s first stint as a fragrance ambassador and though surprised to be chosen, Butler says he was intrigued by the concept behind the campaign.
“It was a great honour to be asked. Of course, when they first approached me, I thought they were nuts. But then I decided to listen to what they had to say and was impressed. It was trying to do something bigger than just launch a fragrance... to define masculinity and inspire men to think about where they are in the world today. I thought it was very subtle and very cool, and it moved me. Also, the team (behind the campaign) are great – loyal, excited, they have no pretences. They’re the sort of people I’d hang out with and their belief in this campaign is sincere. I appreciated that,” he shares.
Dressed in a pair of dark blue denim jeans and navy polo T-shirt that shows off his ripped physique, Butler is ruggedly sexy and it’s no surprise that he was chosen to define masculinity. However, physical attractiveness is not Butler’s main selling point (though that’s a given) – he is also gracious, approachable and, as his movie roles prove, multifaceted.
In his 20-year movie career, Butler has taken on various roles, from the first starring role in Joel Schumacher’s film adaptation of the musical The Phantom Of The Opera in 2004 (in which he played the tortured lead) to the hulking action hero in the historical war fantasy 300 in which he was the Spartan King, Leonidas, leading a 300-strong army to battle against the Persians. He was also a small-time crook in British crime film RocknRolla in which he displayed ace comedic capabilities and the romantic lead in the dramedy P.S. I Love You.
From the many different types of men he played, which of them meets his definition of masculinity, we wonder out loud.
“King Leonidas,” he says without any hesitation. “There is masculinity and then, there is macho ... which isn’t good. I think there are elements of King Leonidas’ masculinity – values that he represents which, even if you are a gay hairdresser, you can uphold. Do you live with integrity? Do you display courage in your actions? Do you act with honour? Can you face the responsibilities and challenges of life that come your way?
“But it’s not just about being stalwart and stubborn and tough. Sure, there is a lot of gravitas in that, but there is another side to masculinity too. I think it also means being in touch with your other side ... to be able to show sensitivity, compassion. These make a man more well-rounded and I think Gerry (from P.S. I Love You) displays that the best. He was charming and had a sense of humour, and knew not to take himself so seriously. And, he cared so much about other people, especially the woman he loved. And that’s it: part of being a modern man is that you give back. Not by joining a charity or anything like that, but giving back to the people in your life and the people you meet on the street,” Butler explains in great length.
Well-known for being approachable to his fans, it is clear that he isn’t just spouting off words to fit a brief. Being “nice” to his fans and giving them a moment or two for a photo, he says, is something he takes seriously as a celebrity.
“People get really excited to meet celebrities, and I appreciate that. Being in the business, it is not a responsibility I take lightly. I get really excited when I meet famous people too. I remember as a kid in Scotland I would get so excited, and these were just people who were famous in Scotland and not around he world.
“I remember vividly, meeting Scottish comedian Allan Roberts. He was brilliant but was only popular in Scotland ... to me though, he was the world. I saw him walking out of the theatre, and went up behind him, and touched his thick camel jacket. He didn’t realise it, of course, but I was just so thrilled. So when kids and women, especially older women, get excited to see me, I always stop for a photo and give them a hug.”
Trained as a lawyer at the University of Glasgow, he started acting in his mid-20s after a short training stint in a law firm ended with him being fired just a week before qualifying.
“I wasn’t happy doing what I was doing and everyone in the firm knew that. I wasn’t fulfilling my purpose. The man depicted in this campaign isn’t afraid of breaking the mould. I wasn’t brave enough. But when I finally did – when I moved to acting – I felt that I was doing the right thing. I’m not saying it’s been all fun and games. I’ve been through a lot but those challenges have allowed me to sit here, content and happy,” he says candidly.
Contentment, he says, is something he only recently acquired.
“I haven’t always been comfortable in my own skin. I’ve grown to be more comfortable as I become older. You know yourself better and become more sure of who you are.
“I ask myself whether I would rather be right or be happy. And more often than not, I find that I’d rather be happy. I don’t need to win every fight as I used to when I was younger.”
As he casually leans back on his chair, fielding questions about himself with ease, there’s no doubting what he says.
“I am who I am, and I do my best in life. I try to put force and dedication and passion in everything I do,” he concludes.
www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/People/2014/10/15/Gerard-Butler-the-new-face-of-Boss-Bottled-reveals-his-sensitive-side/
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Post by hellogirls on Oct 15, 2014 5:02:41 GMT -5
smiley-signs107 Embla......I love this interview.......
“I am who I am, and I do my best in life. I try to put force and dedication and passion in everything I do,” he concludes.
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Post by lovey on Oct 15, 2014 5:06:10 GMT -5
Good morning ladies. I love Gerry in this gray suit. smiley-ashamed002
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Post by embla on Oct 15, 2014 7:03:01 GMT -5
Gerard Butler looked like Grease star? Tell me more ... The 300 actor said he used to slick back his hair, but being a T-bird wasn't for him
He may be one of Hollywood’s best dressed stars, but Gerard Butler has confessed that he used to look like Danny from Grease as a youngster growing up in Paisley in Scotland.
The 44-year-old told ES Deluxe he made his mother spend hours scraping back his hair with wax, adding: “I was like, ‘Mum, get it right,’ but being a T-bird wasn’t for me.”
The star of movie 300 said he doesn’t now need long to prepare for the red carpet: “I do the least grooming possible. I can be ready for an event in six minutes, shower included.”
However, Sir Roger Moore admitted he spent more time preening himself: “I’ve always been flash. As a young man I couldn’t wait to go to the Locarno Ballroom in Streatham and strut my stuff.”
He bought his first suit, a grey chalk-stripe, aged 15: “I’d just started work as a trainee animator on Wardour Street and I’d seen a suit for £5. It was ghastly. The trousers were wide, like a sailor’s, to the tips of your shoes. My mother was horrified.”
As his sartorial tastes developed, he met actress Kay Kendall: “She nicknamed me The Duchess. Everything shone; my buttons and shoes ... I was such a ponce!”
www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/gerard-butler-looked-like-grease-star-tell-me-more-9795403.html
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Post by embla on Oct 15, 2014 7:10:09 GMT -5
How BOSS Bottled has stayed the most enduring Hugo Boss scent
The BOSS Bottled has proven to be one of Hugo Boss’ most enduring fragrances
Launched some 16 years ago, Hugo Boss’ BOSS Bottled fragrance seems to have an enduring appeal among men. It has, says fragrance designer Will Andrews, achieved what very few fragrances have – the status of being a timeless classic.
“BOSS Bottled is an example of a finely judged balance between personality and wearability, which enhances the look of the wearer while maintaining its own distinctive signature,” explains Andrews.
He was speaking to members of the media at the preview of the new BOSS Bottled advertising campaign in London. The star of the Man Of Today campaign is Scottish actor Gerard Butler who was recently revealed as the face of the fragrance. “It is unmistakably masculine but it has something else about it as well. It’s powerful but then, it has a freshness to it. I can use it during the day and at night too,” Butler explains. Describing his style as “simple”, Butler adds that although he doesn’t follow fashion trends, he takes great care in what we wears.
“I like to keep it simple, most of the time. I have a lot of clothes in my cupboard but I often end up wearing the same type of collared T-shirt with a pair of jeans. I don’t get consumed by fashion but I still like to be stylish.
“There are times I like to get a little funky, and put on a weird suit, shirt and get all hipster, like how Dolly Parton once said, ‘It costs a lot to look this cheap’, you know?” he says with a laugh. “But I also love wearing a well-cut suit like Hugo Boss. I was a lawyer once and I do miss wearing the suits as they make me feel sharp. And fragrance, well, it’s the finishing touch. You walk into a room in a good suit, smelling nice, and you feel the power and charisma when heads turn,” he adds.
BOSS Bottled, explains Andrews, was regarded a revolutionary scent when it was created in 1998. The spices and the wood notes of the fragrance are contemporary masculine notes even for today’s man, but the addition of cinnamon and vanilla – a more traditional ingredient in female fragrances – was unheard off and considered revolutionary for that time. The risk of combining traditional and unconventional notes to a man’s fragrance, however, has paid off as BOSS Bottled remains a contemporary scent.
“The woody scent of the fragrance has an anchoring affect and creates a structure, whereas the ambers and musks smooth out the rawness of the fragrance. There is a tiny amount of natural rose oil, just 0.1%, to soften the overall blend,” explains Andrews who is part of the P&G fragrance creation team.
Sharp with a warm woody base, BOSS Bottled reflects the modern-day man who is multifaceted. Its fruity and citrus top notes of apple, lemon and plum are balanced with a floral and spicy heart that is dominated by geranium, with the added spice of cinnamon and clove. Warming base notes of sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood are offset by vanilla.
“Much like the Man Of Today adds a perfectly tailored suit to cement his groomed look, the vanilla refines the fragrance, creating a sophisticated wrapping around the remaining ingredients. The contrast of the masculine spicy wood notes and the unconventional fruity vanilla notes intrigues, but never goes off balance,” Andrews concludes.
www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Women/Fashion/2014/10/15/How-BOSS-Bottled-has-stayed-the-most-enduring-Hugo-Boss-scent/
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Post by embla on Oct 15, 2014 12:17:25 GMT -5
Off the rails: Gerard Butler, Roger Moore and Dermot O'Leary
A T-bird, a schoolboy dandy and a crusty… Gerard Butler, Roger Moore and Dermot O’Leary were not always the suave screen idols you see before you. They recount their formative years in fashion to Hannah Nathanson and Dipal Acharya
‘I wore sarongs in the Himalayas. I looked like Lawrence of Arabia’ - Gerard Butler, 44, actor
Last year Gerard Butler made his first fashion faux pas. He turned up at the Wimbledon men’s final in a sky-blue suit and sat next to Bradley Cooper, whose suit was a similarly pale shade. Twitter nearly crashed when the pair posted a bromantic, matchy-matchy selfie. ‘We were saying, “How cool, we’re at the Wimbledon final!” ’ he says in his rugged Scottish brogue, a bit embarrassed. ‘It was so exciting, we had to document the moment.’
Butler’s gruff, unshaven look has caught the attention of copycats the world over. ‘Ido the least grooming possible. I can be ready for an event in six minutes, shower included.’ He has played roles as diverse as King Leonadis in 300 to a former NYPD detective in the romcom The Bounty Hunter, opposite Jennifer Aniston, with whom he went out after romancing her on set. He dated Leonardo DiCaprio’s ex, the Romanian model Madalina Ghenea, until earlier this year and although Butler claims he hasn’t yet met his ‘princess’, he’s recently been enjoying the Malibu sun paddleboarding with his new girlfriend, a mystery brunette.
Butler isn’t all brawn, though; he has a sensitive side and his holidays always combine adventure with spirituality: ‘I went to India and motorbiked through the Himalayas, camping on top of mountains. I wore sarongs and turbans — I looked like Lawrence of Arabia in sunglasses.’ The sarong, however, is now in the back of his wardrobe at home in LA. He’s not planning to make the same mistake as David Beckham: ‘I don’t know if it works with my beard,’ he jokes. The rugged image caught the attention of Hugo Boss and he is the new face of its fragrance Boss Bottled.
To relax, Butler takes off on his Harley-Davidson along the Pacific Coast Highway and into the Santa Monica Mountains. ‘You feel like you’re in Tuscany, lost in beautiful farmland. It’s like you move into another time,’ he says. On his bike he wears a waxed leather Belstaff jacket and heavy-duty jeans. He’s always liked the biker look: when he was growing up in Paisley in Scotland he wanted to look like Danny from Grease, so he made his mother spend hours scraping back his hair with wax. ‘I was like, “Mum, get it right,” but being a T-bird wasn’t for me.’
He is also about to usurp Russell Crowe as Hollywood’s hottest hero, playing Set, god of the desert, storms and fire, in the upcoming blockbuster Gods of Egypt, co-starring Geoffrey Rush.
Butler’s broad shoulders and rock-hard physique are the result of some serious weightlifting in preparation for the role. ‘I spent a lot of time with spears and 8ft hammers in my hand,’ he says. ‘Any time you’re holding a lethal weapon you have to look like you can do pretty much anything with it.’ While filming in Sydney he’d practise on Bondi Beach: ‘People gave me weird looks, but they’d also be like, “Dude. That’s as cool as hell.” ’ - HN
Gerard Butler is the face of Boss Bottled
www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/off-the-rails-gerard-butler-roger-moore-and-dermot-oleary-9796676.html
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