Gerard Butler: “I did a lot of stupid things. Gerard Butler: interesting about life, career and relationships

Scottish actor Gerard Butler is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. He started his acting career at theater stage. He gained attention after starring in the 2004 film The Phantom of the Opera where he played the role of the Phantom. In addition, he starred in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Cradle of Life" with Angelina Jolie. This list can go on and on, but the actor has one more interesting list- a list of his passions.

Gerard Butler was rumored to have dated Rosario Dawson in 2007. Dawson was linked to Gerard Butler when they did a promotional tour for their joint film 300. They went to some shows and events together, although their relationship has never been confirmed.

with Rosario Dawson

In October 2008, Gerard Butler started an affair with Shanna Moakler. It was rumored that they were lovers in 2008 after they were photographed on the street when the couple had fun.

This fate did not bypass Jennifer Aniston in 2010. Jennifer Aniston and Gerard hid for a long time the closeness that appeared between them after the filming of the film "Headhunter". Although they never confirmed these rumors, they were often seen on dates, they were even seen several times in some explicit situations, so it was very stupid to say that there was nothing between them.

Butler also dated Beatriz Coelho in February 2010. Butler and dancer Beatrice gathered in Rio de Janeiro during the carnival. She later said that the two had an unforgettable time together.

In April 2010, Gerard got caught with Lori Koleva in the net. Although neither Gerard nor French TV presenter Lori spoke about it, both were caught by the paparazzi in early April 2010.

In the same 2010, but already in May, Butler got along with Martina Rajic. famous actor and the Serbian model were photographed kissing in May 2010, with Martina saying they were dating. Gerard never confirmed this, but shortly after, he was spotted with a slender young blonde who matches Martina's description at the airport in Nice.

In 2012, Butler began dating Brandi Glanvile. Brandi later stated that the most a famous person The one she slept with was Gerard Butler. When the paparazzi asked Butler about it, he quipped, "Who is Brandi Glanvile?" But it turns out they were still together. He later confessed to Howard Stern that his confusion was due to the fact that he did not know her last name. Later, he called to apologize, but also to voice his disapproval of what she said about it.

From January 2013 to this day, Gerard Butler has been dating Italian model Madalina Ghenea. In February, the couple made their red carpet debut at the Oscars. He later told Extra that he was lucky to find Madalina thanks to Olympus Has Fallen.

Despite the fact that back in June there were rumors that the couple broke up, photographs of the walks of a couple in love in Rome show a completely different story. The lovers took pictures of each other, cooed, and also walked embracing through the evening streets of the city.

Communicate with Gerard Butler- a real pleasure, no wonder the actor has a reputation as one of the most benevolent stars in Hollywood. He is ready to talk not only about his new films, but also about his personal life. No secrets, no taboos.

We met Butler in Hollywood, at a hotel with the not-so-logical name for the area, London. Although the Scot does not hide the fact that Los Angeles does not particularly favor and comes here only for work, and if so, the very opportunity to say: “I went to London” should bring him, albeit a little, but satisfaction. When I entered the room, I found Gerard sitting on the couch rubbing his legs, and it looked like I couldn't help but ask if he was all right.

- How are you feeling?

Yes, the legs are just like two pieces of meat, they are killing me! I just got a special massage: I train and groom my legs so that they don’t let me down during the filming of new picture. I'm leaving Los Angeles tomorrow for two and a half months. Fantasy film begins production in Australia "Gods of Egypt", in which I will play Set - the god of rage and sandstorms.

- What movie?

The script is based on mythology ancient egypt: Set kills his brother Osiris and usurps power; Horus, son of Osiris, whom he will play Nikolai Coster-Waldau, trying to get revenge on my character. But the thief Beck cares little about the games of the gods, however, faced with a curse, he joins Horus, thinking that the death of Set will help him get rid of bad rock. But the goddess of love Hathor will help everyone. This is an adventure story and will be directed by Alex Proyas (director of the science fiction film "I, Robot", which grossed $347 million worldwide - THR).

- Are you a villain?

And what else! Set destroys almost all of humanity and goes to war with the gods. It's an epic story and I've never done a movie before. similar projects. Its budget of $140 million is like "Avatar" or "Lord of the Rings", but with a very unusual story. My character is in a world where the gods live among the people: they liked their own creation so much that they decided to live in it. The gods are not eternal, although they live much longer than humans- from a thousand to two thousand years.

- It turns out "Gods of Egypt" grander "300 Spartans"?

Yes, his budget is twice as large.

- Before meeting you, I watched the second part "Spartans"…

“…And they didn’t find me there, did they?” (Laughs) By the way, I definitely know one Russian fan of the first part. And do you know who it is? Fedor Bondarchuk! I met him in Los Angeles and he praised my work in "Spartans". I didn't owe either. Looked the day before "Stalingrad" and he made a deep impression on me. I confessed this to the Russian director with pleasure. We had a great conversation!

- I just calculated - you have not appeared on the screen for more than a year. It took so long to prepare for filming in the tape "Gods of Egypt"?

Everything is much more prosaic. Actually after "Olympus Has Fallen" I paused. But this year I am shooting in three films at once.

- That is, you yourself plan - when to work and when to rest?

Yes, yes, I decided to take a break and took a year's vacation. I was happy! Traveled, wrote scripts. I wanted to get away from acting, and I didn’t force myself - I decided to relax. I was drawn to a spiritual quest. I know that such desires arise during periods of crisis, and it’s good when there is an opportunity to step back from everything, to look at your life from the outside. It helped me a lot, and I set to work with enthusiasm, even, in my opinion, with more than necessary, because I took on too much. But this is my usual cycle - I say: "I give up" and refuse to work. But then I work with special zeal. (Laughs.)

- I know, you decided to move from Los Angeles, what did Hollywood not like so much?

When I lived here, my energy dried up very quickly, so I decided to move to Malibu, where it is easier to save creative potential. When traveling, I prefer to stay in quiet places. I understand the value of life in megacities, but in order to enjoy the benefits of civilization, you need to take breaks and retire.

- You somehow do not look very much like a guy from Malibu.

Well, I’m a Scot after all, and in Malibu I don’t live on the ocean, but in the mountains, I feel at home surrounded by them, it seems to me that I am in Scotland. Now, when I think about my next trip, I understand that I can hardly find a more pleasant and comfortable place than Malibu. (Laughs.)

- What about New York? You seem to have an apartment there.

Yes it's true. But even with my lair there, I never really lived in the Big Apple - only visited it. As for Los Angeles, it is very difficult to make a career here, even more difficult if you do not live in this city. I know a lot of British actors who come here, go to auditions and after a series of rejections they say, they say, Hollywood is not for them. And I think: “Well, of course, then why do you fly here to audition for every new film ?!” The truth is that you can count on the fingers of those who, while living in London, were able to make a career here.

- What can you say about own career- many films that you are proud of?

I've had enough victories like "Phantom of the Opera", there were also failures, like "Trapped in Time". A "300 Spartans" they took me to another dimension, I remember the time of filming in it as, on the one hand, the best in my life, and on the other, the most difficult. In the future, I would like to act in a romantic comedy, drama and thriller.

- Are you afraid to get stuck in one role?

After "Spartans" I've had a lot of offers to do action films, and that's what I'm going to do in "Gods of Egypt". But then I definitely need to change the plate.

- Cartoon "How to Train Your Dragon 2"- you need to understand one of the ways to do it. Let you work in it behind the scenes. Doesn't it surprise you that animated films often become more popular than games?

Yes, I think animation had a tough time about 20 years ago, but it's been back in favor ever since. But for me, the most interesting thing about it is the voice work. You put all your emotions into it because you cannot display them on your face.

In this sense, I was most shocked by the reaction of your hero Stoick to meeting his wife, whom he had not seen for 20 years.

You will be surprised, but this scene was given to me quite easily. It just happened to me in my life similar story. I didn't see my father for 14 years and didn't even know if he was alive. And then one day I came home, and my stepfather said: "Don't take off your jacket - your father is in the city, and you will have to go to meet him." So I didn't have to strain my imagination to voice this scene. When I saw her in the finished film, I thought: life is full of surprises ... In our story, Stoick did not suspect that his wife was alive, and meeting with her literally inspired him, despite heartache which he experienced. At that moment, he realized how much he loves his wife and that they can still be happy together. A very powerful scene.

Stoick is not very balanced, and I was afraid that the hero might experience a surge of rage due to the fact that his wife left him and her son alone.

Me too! (Laughs) The scene looks so beautiful because this huge, muscular Viking is childishly fascinated by meeting the woman he loves and looks at her with adoration. I myself liked this unexpected manifestation of his soul.

Gerard became the third child in the family of Margaret (née Hunton) and Edward Butler (he has a brother and sister). When he was 6 months old, the family moved to Montreal (Canada), where his father made several attempts to create own business. However, all his efforts ended in failure, and he blamed his wife and children for all failures. Margaret could not stand it and filed for divorce. In 1971, together with the children, she returned to Scotland in her hometown Paisley, where she soon remarried. Paisley was the place where Gerard Butler grew up throughout his childhood. Since they lived not far from the cinema, Gerard loved to go there with his mother, and Magic world cinema fascinated him. Once he managed to persuade his mother to take him to a couple of auditions. After some time, Gerard began to play in the Scottish Youth Theatre, and at the age of twelve he got a small role as street boy Oliver in the production of the same name at the Theater Royal Glasgow. But Margaret did not approve of her son's passion for the stage and believed that he should get a good profession. However, playing on stage did not prevent Gerard from being best student in class. But, when the question arose about choosing a specialty, Gerard, in order not to upset his parents, entered the college at the University of Glasgow at the Faculty of Law. Here, too, he turned out to be one of the best students and was elected president of the student law society. But immediately after graduation, he goes to Los Angeles to try his luck in the acting profession. That's just dreams of fast acting career and have remained dreams. The only thing that he managed to achieve in a year and a half of screen tests was the role of an extra in the film "The Bodyguard". At this time, he learns that his father has cancer and goes to Canada. Ever since Gerard last time I saw my father, 14 years have passed. Edward Butler dies in his son's arms, and after the funeral, Gerard returns to Scotland. He joins Morton Frazer, one of Edinburgh's largest law firms, for a two-year internship. There he met Alan Stewart, who became his friend and played a very important role in his life. Gerard was making progress in his work, but he never got a taste for it. Work from nine to five, routine and hopelessness oppressed him. Even participation in the rock group Speed, organized with the help of Alan, did not save. A prolonged depression began, and Gerard became addicted to alcohol [source?]. Friends more than once pulled him literally from under the wheels of cars and repeatedly saw him banging his head against the wall in impotent rage. He often woke up with severe cuts, bruises and lacerations on his body, but could not remember how he received them. One day he woke up on the roof of a skyscraper from the shouting of his friend Alan. Gerard couldn't remember how he got to the top, and the arrival of his friend saved him from the last step into the void. At some point, he became interested in nothing but drinking and he drank with everyone who could keep him company. Drinking almost ruined his life and career. A week before the end of the internship, Gerard was fired from his job. In Edinburgh, on the stage of the Fringe Festival, Gerard saw the play "Trainspotting" and finally realized that he had chosen the wrong profession. Two days after his dismissal, he went to London in search of acting happiness. But even in London, no one was in a hurry to open doors for him. He had to change several professions, from a waiter to a wind-up toy demonstrator, before he got a job at London's Marmaid Theater, but even then only as a casting assistant for a production of Shakespeare's play Coriolanus. This production was directed by Steven Birkoff, who was approached by Butler one day in a café asking for an audition. Impressed by his courage, Birkoff agreed and thus Butler got his first professional job. acting role. And after some time, he plays a leading role in Ireland in the production of Trainspotting, which he had previously admired from the auditorium. Filmography. Mrs Brown Brown Archie Brown 1997 "Tomorrow Never Dies" Tomorrow Never Dies sailor 1997 "The Mummy: Prince of Egypt" Tale of the Mummy Burke 1998 Fast Food Jaco Fast Food 1998 Little White Lies Peter 1998
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star Marty Claymore 1998 The Cherry Orchard Yasha 1999 One More Kiss Sam 1999 Lucy Sullivan Gets Married Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married Gus 1999 Harrison's Flowers Chris Kamack, photojournalist 2000
Dracula 2000 Dracula 2000 Count Dracula 2000
Attila Attila Attila 2001
Diamond of the Sahara Jewel of the Sahara Captain Charles Bellamy 2001 An Unsuitable Job for a Woman Tim Bolton 2001
"Power of Fire" Reign of Fire Creedy 2002
Shooters Shooters Jackie Jr. 2002 The Jury The Jury Johnny Donny 2002 Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Terry Sheridan 2003 Timeline Timeline Andre Marek 2003 Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera Ghost 2004 The Game of Their Lives Frank Borji 2005 Dear Frankie Dear Frankie Stranger 2005 Beowulf & Grendel Beowulf & Grendel Beowulf 2006 "Redemption" Butterfly on a Wheel Neil Randall 2007 "300 Spartans" 300 King Leonidas I 2007 "P.S. I love you P.S. I Love You Jerry Kennedy 2007 Nim's Island Jack Russo, Alex Rover 2008 RocknRolla One-Two 2008 Watchmen: Tales of the Black Freighter Sailor (voice) 2009 "The Naked Truth" The Ugly Truth Mike Chadway 2009 "Gamer" Gamer Cable/John Tillman 2009
Law Abiding Citizen Clyde Shelton 2009 How to Train Your Dragon Stoick the Vast (voice) 2010 Bounty Hunter Milo Boyd 2010 Burns Burns Robert Burns 2010 Coriolanus Tullus Aufidius 2010 "Peter Farrelly/Charles Wessler Unknown Project" Chaun 2010 "The Untouchables: Capone Rising" Untouchables: Capone Rising Jimmy Malone 2012 Personal life For many years, Butler does not take alcohol (even beer) into his mouth. He loves coffee and coca-cola. He also never returned to a legal career and says that even now he never reads his contracts, but simply signs them. What, however, according to him own words, does not prevent him from being "the Hollywood actor with the fewest shooting hours in the contract." Despite his current over-demand, Gerard is lonely in his personal life, although rumors of his romance with different stars arise constantly. Butler's only official girlfriend so far is his former assistant Tonya, their romance lasted for two years.
Gerard receives millions of royalties and does not suffer at all star fever. In addition, he is amazingly careful and kind to his fans. He is always ready to give an autograph and take a photo for memory, even if the fan turns out to be the 100th in a row that day. In October 2008, together with Mark Ronson (producer Amy Winehouse) and Julian Casablancas (vocalist of The Strobes), he opened the restaurant "Sheen" in Los Angeles.

The picture of one of the best French directors Francois Ozon was released

Chloe has the full set psychological problems: she is an unwanted child, she has questions for her mother, she lives with a cat, her stomach constantly hurts, with which she turns to a psychologist, with whom she eventually falls in love. And here it begins: the heroine, like Alice in Wonderland, wanders in the dark nooks and crannies of her suspicions, complexes, conjectures and, ultimately, dislike for herself. However, her adventures are quite exciting. François Ozon insists that the genre of his film is a sexual thriller.

“Relationships in a couple are always difficult,” Francois Ozon is sure. - This complexity and innuendo is always very interesting to reveal in the cinema. Even for couples who are doing well, freedom is always necessary in a relationship, imagination and fantasy are important. And I think you should always have some secret, you don't have to share everything. Some kind of second life, albeit an imaginary one, can also be a secret.

The intrigue of the film is built around the twins is not easy. “The theme of twins is very cinematic,” explains the director. - Many at least sometimes wish they had a twin. After all, they always have so many stories, anecdotes. And many twins talk about some kind of almost mystical connection that remains between them even at a distance.

It is necessary to warn: Ozone - for adults. Everything is here - and fantasies are on the verge of perversion, inner world not only women. And for men, Ozone raises the theme of dominance and a sense of one's own uniqueness, provided that there is exactly the same copy.

Gerard Butler: Exclusive Interview

The disaster film "Geostorm" is released in Russian distribution. Starring Hollywood star Gerard Butler

"Geostorm" this weekend led the Russian film distribution. Curiously, this is the directorial debut of Dean Devlin, the man who over the past 20 years has written screenplays for Independence Day, Godzilla, Universal Soldier, Stargate and, of course, Geostorm. This is a story about the near future in the spirit of today. The plot is based on the main topics that are being discussed in the United States - the fight against global warming, hacker attacks, the development of space technologies by the Americans and the Chinese (there is not a single Russian cosmonaut. The root of all evil is hidden somewhere in the White House. In the title role, unusual for this actor, the role of a scientist, starred Gerard Butler. actor gave exclusive interview Channel one.

“I love disaster movies,” the actor admitted. - When I'm on film set I feel like I'm in space." Gerard Butler noted that he was interested in trying himself in a new, unusual role - a father with a child. The main message of the film, according to the actor, draws attention to the interaction between man and nature and reminds of the need for careful handling of the planet and its resources.

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The Asia Pacific Screen Awards have announced the nominees. Among the contenders for the awards are four Russian films

Good news for fans of Russian cinema. Asia's Oscar®, the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, has announced the nominees, including four Russian films. The award recognizes films created by representatives of the Asia-Pacific region, which unites 58 countries of the world and is home to 3/4 of the world's population.

Four contenders for awards Russian paintings: Andrei Zvyagintsev and his "Dislike" claim for the prize for achievements in directing. In the nomination "Best feature film" - "The Meek" by Sergei Loznitsa. Natalya Meshchaninova and Boris Khlebnikov may receive a prize for the script for the film "Arrhythmia", and Rustam Khamdamov's film "A Bag Without a Bottom" may be awarded a prize for achievements in the field of cameramanship. The results will be known on November 23, when in Australia, in the city of Brisbane will be held solemn ceremony awarding the 11th Pretty Young Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

Gerard was born in Scotland, but when he was only six months old, his family moved to Montreal. In Canada, his father wanted to start his own business, but all his attempts ended in failure. He blamed his wife and children for his failures, so Gerard's mother soon filed for divorce. In 1971, Gerard, along with his mother, brother and sister, returned to Scotland, where his mother remarried.

Since childhood, he loved cinema and often went to the cinema next door to his house. After participating in several auditions, he began to play in the Scottish Youth Theater, and at the age of 12 he played in Royal Theater in Glasgow in a production of Oliver.

After graduating from school, Gerard entered the college at the University of Glasgow at the Faculty of Law. After successfully completing his studies, he went to the US to try his luck in the film industry, but his attempts ended in failure, and he returned to Scotland, where he worked in a law firm in subsequent years. Office work oppressed the future actor, and Gerard decided to change his profession. By coincidence, he was fired, and Butler got another chance to try himself in the acting profession.

Gerard Butler moved to London, where he began working at the Marmaid Theatre, first as a casting assistant and then, thanks to his perseverance, in a production of Coriolanus. His theater career quickly went up and after a few years he played leading role in the production of "Trainspotting".

In 1997, he made his film debut in Mrs. Brown. In subsequent years, he played small roles in the films "Tomorrow Never Dies", "The Mummy: Prince of Egypt", "Arrows" and others.

Butler received his first notable role in 2000, starring in the film Dracula 2000, as well as in the TV series Attila. These two roles brought the actor recognition and wide popularity. In subsequent years, he starred in such films as "The Power of Fire", "Trapped in Time", "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life."

In 2004, Gerard starred in the musical The Phantom of the Opera. The actor performed all the musical parts himself. This was followed by the main roles in the films Beowulf and Grendel, 300 Spartans,P. S. I love you”, “Rock and Roller”.

In 2009, he played in a new role for himself, starring in the comedy " Naked truth". In the same year, Law Abiding Citizen, produced by Gerard's Evil Twins, was released.

In subsequent years, he starred in such films as "Headhunter", "Coriolanus", "A Man in Hot Demand", "Olympus Has Fallen" and many others.

Hobbies : Surfing, charity, football, music

Personal life : Gerard Butler does not like to talk about his personal life. In an interview, he admitted that he had a relationship that lasted five years and two years, but did not specify who his chosen ones were.

IN different time tabloids attributed to the actor novels with his colleagues on the set - with Jennifer Aniston and Hilary Swank. In addition, his affair with a former assistant named Tonya and interior designer Morgan Brown was reported.

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He suffered from alcohol and drug addiction. Went to rehab at the Betty Ford Center.

After graduating from university, he traveled around the United States for a year, where he was arrested in Los Angeles for disorderly conduct.

Gerard Butler was awarded the "Certificate of Bravery" for saving a drowning boy.

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