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 his 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 her children, she returned to Scotland in her hometown of 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 the best student in the 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. But the dreams of a fast acting career 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. It has been 14 years since Gerard last saw his father. 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 boldness, Birkoff agreed, and in doing so, Butler landed his first professional 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 Phantom 2004 The Game of Their Lives Frank Borgi 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) in 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. Which, however, in his own words, does not prevent him from being " Hollywood actor, who has the least shooting hours in the contract. "Despite his current super-demand, Gerard is lonely in his personal life, although rumors about his romances with different stars constantly arise. Butler's only official girlfriend is still his former assistant Tonya, their romance lasted for 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.
FULL NAME: Gerard Butler
DATE OF BIRTH: 11/13/1969 (Scorpio)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Glasgow, Scotland
EYE COLOR: Grey
HAIR COLOR: brunet
FAMILY STATUS: not married
FAMILY: Parents: Margaret Butler, Edward Butler.
HEIGHT: 188 cm
OCCUPATION: actor
Biography:
Scottish film actor, best known for his work in such films as The Phantom of the Opera, 300 Spartans, The Naked Truth, Law Abiding Citizen, Rock and Roll, Olympus Has Fallen and London Has Fallen. Geostorm.
Gerard was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but six months after his birth, he and his parents moved to Canada. In Montreal, dad and mom planned to organize their own business. But things didn't work out and the parents divorced. The boy stayed with his mother, who returned to Scotland, settled in Paisley and remarried.
The boy grew up near the local cinema, where he often went with his mother. He liked the theater as a child. And at school, Gerard was known as the best student, and besides, he took part in amateur productions. Later, Butler even performed on the stage of youth theater in Scotland, and played at the Royal Theater in Glasgow. After school, the future actor entered the law faculty at the University of Glasgow. Here the sociable young man was able to quickly take the post of president of the university legal community. After high school, Gerard began to work as a lawyer, but not for long. At this time, his father was dying of cancer in Canada, so the young man went to another continent, and after the funeral he returned to his homeland. Working as a lawyer drove him into depression. But one day he got an Internship in Edinburgh and saw the film "Trainspotting" at the festival. Then the actor realized that he had chosen the wrong profession for himself. The 25-year-old lawyer traveled to London to start his acting career.
Gerard Butler tried to break into the scene for a long time. He was lucky at the moment when he met with actor Steven Berkoff in a London cafe. He offered him an episodic job in the play Coriolanus. Well, during the rehearsals, he passed the casting for the theatrical adaptation of the film Trainspotting, from which he was impressed. Acting career In 1997 came a major film debut of Gerard Butler. He got the role of Archie in the film "Her Majesty Mrs. Brown" by John Madden, where Billy Connolly, Judi Dench, Anthony Sher, Jeffrey Palmer appeared nearby.
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 performance was directed by Steven Berkoff, who was approached by Butler one day in a cafe to ask for an audition. Impressed by his boldness, Birkoff agreed, and thus Butler landed his first professional acting role.
And after some time he played in Ireland a leading role in the production of Trainspotting, which he had previously admired from the auditorium.
In 1997, with his theatrical career already established, Butler made his film debut with Bill Connolly and Judi Dench in John Madden's Mrs. Brown. Almost the entire role of Butler was reduced to swimming naked in ice water - as a result, the actor was hospitalized with hypothermia.
Once, when he was returning from the filming of this film, he saw a boy drowning in the river Tei. Butler jumped into the water and rescued him, earning him a "Certificate of Bravery" from the Royal Society for the Salvation of the Drowners.
In the same year, he received a tiny role as a sailor in the next Bond series - "Tomorrow Never Dies", as well as a small role in Russell Mulcahy's film "The Mummy: Prince of Egypt", which was released in 1998. In the late 1990s, Butler appeared in the television comic series Lucy Sullivan Gets Married while also performing in the theater play Once Upon a Summer Last with Sheila Gish and Rachel Weisz.
Butler began the new millennium with minor roles in the gangster action movie Arrows (2000) and the military drama Harrison Flowers (2000). Then he simultaneously received real, full-fledged leading roles in the Weis Craven film "Dracula 2000", as well as in the American television series "Attila the Conqueror" (2001), for the filming of which he first had to participate in battle scenes and also get rid of his Scottish accent. Here Butler again collaborated with Berkoff, who played Attila's uncle.
After these two roles, Butler becomes popular. Type of such courageous heroes, played by Butler, prompted CNN reviewers to think that he could successfully replace Pierce Brosnan in the next Bond film.
However, Dracula 2000 flopped in theaters, and Attila, despite being the number two TV miniseries, was quickly forgotten. Rumors of his involvement in a 007 film subsided when Brosnan confirmed that he would star in at least two of the next Bond films.
Butler signed a contract with a new agency. He returned to British television for the television series The Jury (2000), which also starred Derek Jacoby and Anthony Sher. At the same time, he has a role in Rob Bowman's Reign of Fire, also starring Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale. Then the main role in Richard Donner's film "Trapped in Time". The next major and successful project of the actor was the film "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life".
2004 was a fateful year for the actor: he starred in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, a film adaptation of one of the most successful productions in the history of the theater, which collected more than $ 154 million worldwide, received more than a dozen awards, including three Oscar nominations. . His slightly rock and roll voice appealed to musical author Andrew-Lloyd Webber, who cast him in the title role. Butler performed all the vocal parts of the Ghost himself.
Gerard became widely known for the role of the Spartan king Leonidas in the epic action movie "300 Spartans" by Zack Snyder, an adaptation of the comic book of the same name by Frank Miller.
Another important milestone in Butler's creative biography was the film directed by Guy Ritchie "Rock and Roll", in which he played the unlucky gangster One-Two. In 2009, the film won the Empire Magazine's Best British Film of the Year Award.
Gerard tries to act in different roles, and not stick to any one role, and he succeeds. In The Naked Truth, a modern day battle of the sexes comedy, Butler shows once again that he's more than just an action hero. He only signed up for the film Gamer when the makers convinced him that the film reflected one of the possible options for the near future.
A significant event in Gerard's life was the opening of the production company "Evil Twins" together with his friend and former manager Alan Siegel. Her first project was Law Abiding Citizen, in which Butler co-starred with Jamie Foxx. In the work on this film, Butler participated in many qualities - he not only played one of the main roles, but also produced, worked on the script and created the role.
In 2010, another comedy with Butler in leading role- "Headhunter", in it he played with Jennifer Aniston.
Little is known about his personal life, the actor has many times had problems with the paparazzi who tried to find out at least something about Gerard Butler. So far, rarely anyone has seen a celebrity with the fair sex. There was only a walk with Cameron Diaz in the field of view of the media, after which the publications began to attribute the novel to the actors. In his personal life, Gerard is lonely. It is said that he had many affairs with celebrities. But the only official lover of the actor is his former assistant named Tonya.
Gerard Butler: King among men! It was with this title that the new autumn-winter issue of the magazine was published. Haute Time Magazine. The journalist of this authoritative publication managed to communicate with the Scottish actor Gerard Butler, who answered her questions about his career, about his tastes and preferences, and also shared his impressions of the visit to the manufactory Roger Dubuis in Switzerland, from visiting an exhibition SIHH 2013 and dinner during SIHH 2013 dedicated to hours Roger Dubuis Excalibur. Full interview and photos are waiting for you under the cut
Gerard Butler is a versatile person. He skyrocketed to stardom with a role as the bad guy who plots to Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider 2, followed by a legendary, over-the-top role in 300, but also plays in musicals that he confirmed with a role in The Phantom of the Opera. He does all his own stunts, often getting injured, however, the actor is a style icon, regularly receiving invitations to the Met Gala. Gerard is a sports fan, sparring tennis with Bradley Cooper, and is also tech-savvy, with a fan conference on reddit.com on his record.
Battler is now 43 years old, and the contrasts that make up his life are even more important. Now Butler is trying to find the perfect balance between filming and being a producer, between Hollywood and charity, which brings Gerard pleasure. Although there are only 24 hours in a day, Butler's irresistible desire to do everything, to see everything, to be everywhere, caught the attention of the watchmaking world.
Since 2011, Butler has partnered with luxury watch manufacturer Roger Dubuis. The story of how Butler became a friend of the brand is similar to classic plot comedy.
“I was at the Monaco Grand Prix, I was staying on a friend's yacht, I got a call saying that Roger Dubuis CEO was in Cannes and that he was interested in meeting,” says Butler. “We met at the Cap-Eden-Roc Hotel and it was very funny - whenever I go there, I feel like I know about half of the hotel guests. As soon as we got down to business, we were interrupted, eventually everyone mixed up in a large group. It seems to me that Georges Kern (the former director of Roger Dubuis) was half outraged because he was going to discuss mutual partnerships, but also half intrigued by getting to know other people and having fun in the process.
For Butler, who grew up in the small Scottish town of Paisley, Roger Dubuis luxury was beyond reality. Indeed, Gerard's first encounter with watches was more emotional than formal.
Butler with CEO Roger Dubuis, Mr. Jean-Marc Pontreau.
“It seems to me that when I was younger… now I'm trying to remember the name of the watch, a gift from my father. The name is completely erased from memory, - the actor admitted. - Maybe TAG? I remember those were great hours. The funny thing is, I hate to talk about it, but I lost them six months later, I was terribly upset. However, that gift made me the owner of the first extraordinary watch. Our family was not rich, so I didn’t have the opportunity to purchase luxury watches on my own.”
Despite the passion for watches, which came already in adulthood, the decision to work with Roger Dubuis was a natural one for the actor. “The company is very proud of what it represents, it is important for the manufacture how it is perceived. However, management wanted our collaboration to be fun and easy. After the meeting, I was left with the impression that the main ideas of the manufactory are passion, love and respect,” says Butler.
Roger Dubuis booth at SIHH 2013
“When we started discussing different watches, how they were made, what feelings the craftsmen put into creation, I realized that I was hooked. He immediately called his companions and said: “You know what?! I really want to work with these guys." I think they are amazing, I love their passion and desire to create. I feel the connection of my spirit, my character with the manufactory's watches.”
Because celebrity-brand deals can take months or even years, we were surprised when Gerard revealed how long it took Roger Dubuis to sign. "About a week," he said with a smile. And although the actor was more accustomed to award ceremonies than watch exhibitions, Roger Dubuis introduced Gerard to the world of watchmaking, starting with SIHH in Dubai. Butler, like a real gentleman, did not comment on his appearance at SIHH, but we wondered if he noticed any similarity between the exhibition and the Oscar ceremony.
"I've never seen anything like it," Butler said. “Variety is the spice of my life. I love the Oscar ceremonies, they are the quintessence of our acting work, a celebration of excellence, the best performance in any area of this profession. This is the similarity, SIHH is a holiday of the most sophisticated watchmakers on the planet. Seeing their pride and passion for craftsmanship, the creativity and artistry they put into their booths and presentations was incredible.”
By the way, last year the Roger Dubuis booth looked like a movie set. “My jaw dropped! I looked around and thought, “I'm so glad to be a part of Roger Dubuis! They are real warriors,” Gerard said. “Assertive and confident, and their stand was incredibly bold, it was decorated with a 10-meter golden eagle with predatory claws. It was a completely different world. With incredible energy. The only company that could compete with Roger Dubuis at the show was, I think, IWC. They also had an unusual stand with Formula 1 cars, it looked impressive. But the Roger Dubuis booth was something, I couldn't be dragged away! The workers said, "We've got to go, Jer, we're having dinner!" And I answered: “No, no, no, I feel good here too!”
Dinner during SIHH 2013 dedicated to the Roger Dubuis Excalibur watch.
In addition to the exhibition, Butler's dedication to fine watchmaking also included a visit to the Roger Dubuis production in Geneva, Switzerland. 350 craftsmen of the company demonstrated to the actor their skill and sophistication, which is invested in every mechanical masterpiece, to the last detail. Watching every component of the Roger Dubuis movement hand-decorated, from the circuit board to the tiniest screws, Butler came to respect the 550-piece Excalibur.
Roger Dubuis Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon
"It's a bold watch," Butler says of the Excalibur, which he lists as one of his favorites. “You feel a pleasant excitement when you wear them on your hand. It's like putting on the best suit that fits perfectly. You feel like an alpha male: successful, incredibly self-confident. I don't wear them every day because I drive active image life. Although the watch is durable, but, for example, when I am surfing, or training, at the risk of injury, I carefully leave them at home. However, on other occasions, I almost always wear Excalibur, they give me confidence. One has only to put them on, as you feel that the flow of energy rushes into the body. Immediately you begin to feel successful, confident and sexy.”
Manufactory Roger Dubuis in Switzerland
Now the actor is preparing for a new role in the blockbuster, his character is incredibly successful and confident man, an image so appropriate to Jerad. So far, all information about the film is being kept under wraps, but Butler has already admitted that he will be playing the villain in an epic story in the vein of Milton's Paradise Lost. This is exactly the project that Gerard dreamed of, barely starting his career.
"I became an actor through a movie called Krull," Butler said. "It's a cross between Clash of the Titans and The Lord of the Rings, the film was made when I was about 15 years old. I had a dream that I was in that movie, surrounded by wizards, kings, warriors and princesses, in a world where love conquers evil. I went up to my mom and said, "Mom, I have to be an actor!" My mother is very caring and loving woman, answered: "Of course, son." But at that time I did not believe that my dream would become a reality. I went back to my room and started crying because I was thinking “I am a 15 year old boy from Scotland, what kind of actor am I? However, I am here now, talking to you.”
No doubt Butler as the villain will shock many viewers who are accustomed to seeing the actor in roles such as the Secret Service agent in Olympus Has Fallen. However, Butler doesn't gravitate towards looks that would appeal to fans. "I love playing anti-heroes," Gerrard admitted. “The role of the villain is usually more delicious, it’s easy to get used to it, it’s easier to open up with it. In such roles there is a place and humor. When you make films like this, you want to evoke emotions in the viewer, and it's great when you can make them smile or laugh, and also remind them that they came to the cinema for entertainment.
Gerard at the watch assembly station at Roger Dubuis.
Probably one epic blockbuster might be enough for some actors, but Butler doesn't seem to be complacent. "Italy, Spain, Germany, Thailand, China, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Panama, Colombia, Barbados, Trinidad," Butler lists the countries he visited this year alone. In addition to developing new projects, collaborating with Roger Dubuis and a summer promotional tour for Olympus Has Fallen, Butler is also investing in Jamaica Tallawahs cricket team, the stars of the newly formed Caribbean Premier League.
After counting the countries that Butler visited, we immediately asked: does he ever rest? “Sometimes I work so hard that between filming and press tours, I suddenly ask myself: “Stop. Is this the meaning of life?” Butler admits. "I have to enjoy every moment of existence." The actor's hobbies include surfing, helicopter practice, and cars. Butler's collection includes a Range Rover and a BMW Z8, and like any true motorist, the actor is happy to talk about his passion.
“I have an old 1970 Jaguar E-Type convertible. It was my favorite car I have ever owned, the reason I bought it was to shoot Lara Croft: Tomb Raider at Pinewood Studios in London. I saw an ad for an old Aston Martin DB6 and thought, “God! I, a young Scot, am at the Pinewood studios where the James Bond films were made, about to buy an Aston Martin DB6, as if following in the footsteps of Sean Connery! I seriously intend to buy a car!” But suddenly it dawned on me: “I have not even considered the option with other classic cars,” and I really like them. So I went to a classic car dealership in Chelsea, and literally, as soon as I looked inside, I was shown the most beautiful car I've ever seen in my life - a black E-Type Jaguar. I took it for a test drive and knew I had to buy it. That's exactly what I did. However, I nearly went bankrupt by taking the car to London. Every time it broke down, and I spent several days towing the car to the garage for repairs, ”says Butler regretfully.
If we played on the sweepstakes, we would certainly bet that Butler has absolutely no time to rest. The actor ended the interview because he was late for his plane to Africa. Away from the blinding spotlight, Butler has partnered with several charities, including Mary's Meals. The Scottish Charitable Trust provides meals to poor children in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and South America. Cars and yachts are good, of course, but charity is a priority for the actor.
“In just ten years, the organization went from providing 200 meals a day to 800,000. Their concern for children knows no bounds, this in turn encourages children to go to school and also inspires them, and if we are talking about development then the first thing to do is to take care of the children. Can they focus and learn something when they are hungry?” Butler says. “In Malawi alone, we feed 500,000 children, which is more than 20% of primary school students. Mary's Meals is just getting started in Liberia, so I'm going there with them."
“I think that right after that I will go to Haiti with another charitable organization in which I participate - Actors for Peace and Justice. We are building a large earthquake-resistant school in Haiti, which is also equipped with modern computers. This is the only school that accepts children from the age of 5 and teaches them up to student age, the result is a full-fledged 11-year education with qualified teachers. Due to the fact that many of the Haitian schools do not have qualified teaching staff, education on the island leaves much to be desired. The organizers take into account everything that is lacking in the current education system when building a huge school, because most of the schools on the island can only accommodate 100-150 children. The new school will help educate 3,000 children who live in Cité Soleil, the poorest region of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.”
And despite the fact that the holiday does not shine for him in the near future, Gerard Butler looks happy and satisfied as never before. Although the Scotsman seems to be being pulled in different directions, every aspect of Butler's life is complementary to another. There is no doubt that this energy connected the fates of Butler and Roger Dubuis. After all, who wouldn't want to measure time with Gerard Butler?
Article: Valerie Jack Photos: Kalpesh Latigra/Contour (Getty Images). Website translation hautetime.ru
Gerard Butler: King Among Men
Gerard Butler is a study in contrast. The actor skyrocketed to fame as the bad boy foil to Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, followed up by his epic, ultra-physical role in 300, but he's equally versed in musicals, as evidenced by his starring role in Phantom of the Opera. He does his own stunts and incurs the injuries to prove it, but he’s also a style icon who gets invited to the Met Gala. He’s a sports junkie who takes in tennis matches with Bradley Cooper, but he’s also tech-savvy, with a Reddit AMA under his belt.
Now 43, the contrasts that comprise Butler's life have taken on even greater significance. These days Butler is trying to strike a balance between acting and being a major motion picture producer, between the call of Hollywood and the charities he loves. Although there are only so many hours in a day, Butler's unstoppable desire to do it all, see it all, be it all, is precisely what brought him to the attention of the watch world.
Since 2011, Butler has worked with luxury watchmaker Roger Dubuis. Like a true box office buddy comedy, the story of how the actor came to be a friend of the brand is a classic.
"I was in Monaco for the Grand Prix, staying on a friend's yacht, and I got a call saying that the CEO of Roger Dubuis was in Cannes and that they were interested in meeting up,” Butler told us. "We met at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, and it was a very funny meeting, because whenever I arrive there, I seem to know about half the people staying in the hotel. We were trying to have this meeting, and I was being interrupted every few seconds, and it kind of turned into a bit of a party, really. I could tell that Georges Kern – I think he was half perturbed, because he was trying to sit down and talk business, and half charmed about meeting all these other people, and kind of having fun.”
Growing up in Paisley, a small town in rural Scotland, luxury on the level of Roger Dubu is was beyond the realm of possibility imagined by Butler. Indeed, his first brush with the watch world struck a more emotional, rather than technical, chord.
"I think when I was younger – I'm trying to remember the name of the watch, but it was a present from my father. I can't remember the name of it,” he confessed. "It might have been a TAG ? I remember it being a beautiful watch. The funny thing is – well, I hate to say this, but I lost it about six months later, and I was devastated. But that would have been my first significant watch, because I didn’t grow up with a huge amount of money, so I can’t say I was going out purchasing any of my own significant watches.”
Although he got a slow start in the watch world, the decision to work with Roger Dubuis was natural for the actor. "They take a huge amount of pride in what they represent and how they wanted to be perceived, but they also wanted our collaboration to be fun and easy. That was the feeling that I got from that meeting - a lot of passion, a lot of love, and a lot of respect,” Butler said.
"When we sat down and went over the different watches and how they were made and how they feel about them, I found myself hooked, and actually calling my guys and saying, 'You know what, I really want to work with these guys. ' I think they're awesome; I love their passion, and I love what they're trying to create. I actually feel a huge amount of connection with my spirit, my personality, and their watches.”
Since wrangling contracts with celebrities can often take brands months or even years, we were shocked when Gerard told us how long it took to finalize things with Roger Dubuis. “About a week,” he said, laughing. Although he’s more accustomed to awards shows than watch shows, Roger Dubuis has introduced the actor to the world of haute horlogerie events, from SIHH to Dubai. While Butler, the quintessential gentleman, intimated no such judgment when he mentioned his visit to the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, we had to wonder: how does it stack up against the Oscars?
"I hadn't seen anything like that," Butler said. "To me, variety is the spice of life. So yes, I love going to the Oscar parties – it’s a celebration of what we do in our profession and a celebration of excellence, the best performances in every capacity in that profession. But that's what the SIHH is – a celebration of the most sophisticated watchmakers on the planet. To see the pride and passion that they have for what they do, and the creativity and artistry they put into their stands and their presentations, was incredible.”
It didn't hurt that Roger Dubuis' stand last year was on a scale akin to a movie set. "My jaw dropped! I looked around and thought, 'I'm so glad it's Roger Dubuis that I'm involved with! They really are warriors," Gerard said. "They're so assertive and confident, and the stand was so audacious, with that 35-foot golden eagle with its talons sticking out. The whole place was like stepping into another world. It was very energizing. The only other company that came close was IWC, I felt. They also had a really entertaining stall with the Formula 1 team and the cars – I thought that was really a cool thing too. But the Roger Dubuis stand - they couldn't get me out of there! They were saying, ‘We’ve got to go now Ger, we’ve got a dinner organized!’ And I was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m cool here, I’m having a blast!’”
Beyond the show circuit, Butler’s haute horlogerie education also included a visit to the Roger Dubuis manufacture in Geneva, Switzerland. The brand's 350-strong team of watchmakers awakened the actor to the workmanship and sophistication that goes into each timepiece, right down to the micromillimeter. Indeed, seeing how every part of the movement on a Roger Dubuis watch is hand-finished, from the mainplate to the smallest screw, gave him an appreciation for the Excalibur, which has 550 individual pieces.
"Everything about that watch is audacious," Butler said of the Excalibur, which he lists as his favorite piece. "When you wear it you're completely energized – it's like putting on the best suit that fits you perfectly. You feel like an alpha male; successful, super confident. I don't wear it everyday because I lead a very active lifestyle. Although it is very durable, there are certain days when I'm going to jump in surfing or I'm running around training or hurting my body – then I won't put it on. But generally it would be the Excalibur that I wear, because it's like bolstering your personality. You put it on and it energizes you for the day – you feel like you’re stepping into the shoes of a successful, confident, sexy dude.”
Stepping into the shoes of a successful, confident, sexy man is precisely what Gerard is set to do as he gears up for his next blockbuster role. While details on the project are being kept under wraps, Butler did admit he'll be playing the villain in an epic story in the flavor of Milton's Paradise Lost. It's exactly the sort of unforgettable project that Butler coveted as an aspiring actor.
“When I got into acting it was because of a movie called Krull,” Butler said, “which would be like a Clash of the Titans meets Lord of the Rings, that was made when I was about 15 years old. I had a dream that I was in that movie, surrounded by wizards, kings, warriors and a princess, where love defeated the forces of darkness. I went to my mom and told her, ‘Mom, I must be an actor!’ She was very sympathetic and loving, and said, ‘Sure, son.’ But at that time I thought this was never going to happen. I went back to my room and started crying because I thought, ‘I’m a 15-year-old boy from Scotland, how is that ever going to be where I end up?’ And yet here I am.”
No doubt Butler’s role as a villain will come as a shock to movie audiences more accustomed to seeing the actor in roles like Olympus Has Fallen’s heroic Secret Service agent Mike Banning. However, Butler himself is not wedded to the more fan club-friendly hero image. "I think I prefer playing the antihero,” Gerard admitted. "With a villain, it’s normally a juicier role, and something you can get your teeth into. There's more to show off with in there. It can also be an opportunity for great humor. When you're making these movies, you really want to excite an audience and take them on a ride, but it's always great when you can make them smile and laugh as well, and remind them that they're in a movie and they' re there to be entertained.”
While one epic blockbuster might be enough for some, Butler, it seems, will not be sated so easily. "Italy, Spain, Germany, Thailand, China, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Panama, Colombia, Barbados, Trinidad,” Butler says, listing off the countries he's visited this year alone. Aside from developing new projects, working with Roger Dubuis and embarking on a publicity junket for this summer's Olympus Has Fallen, Butler also invested in a cricket team, the Jamaica Tallawahs, who are the stars of the new Caribbean Premier League.
Just counting off that list of countries was enough to prompt us to ask: does he ever take time off? “Sometimes you work so much, between filming and press tours, you turn around and go, ‘Wait a minute. Life is not only about this,’” Butler admitted. “I have to go and enjoy these moments.” Among the pastimes the actor enjoys are surfing, working towards his helicopter pilot's license, and cars. Butler's collection includes a Range Rover and the BMW Z8, and like any true gearhead the actor is happy to talk about how he got into it.
"I used to have an old Jaguar convertible from 1970, an E-Type. It was my favorite car I ever had, and the reason I got it was that I was filming Tomb Raider at Pinewood Studios in London. I saw an old Aston Martin DB6 for sale, and I thought, 'Oh my god, I'm at Pinewood where they made the Bond movies, and here I am, a young Scotsman following in Sean Connery's footsteps – I'm going to buy an Aston Martin DB6 I'm going to buy this very car!' And then I thought, 'Wait a minute, I haven't even looked at any other classic cars' – and I love classic cars. Chelsea, and I literally walked in and there was the most beautiful car I'd ever seen in my life, this black E-Type Jaguar. my car in London, and caused me to bankrupt myself frequently, because whenever I went back it was broken down, so I would spend my two days back in London taking it to the garage to be fixed,” Butler said ruefully.
If we had to guess though, we'd bet that Butler won't actually get around to taking that time off. The actor wrapped up our interview in order to jump on a plane to Africa. Far from the glare of the spotlight, Butler has been quietly working with several charities, including Mary's Meals. The Scottish relief organization serves meals to impoverished children in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and South America. While cars and yachts may be nice, it was clear what the actor's priorities are the moment we brought up his charity work.
"In just ten years they've gone from 200 meals a day to 800,000. It's incredible what they do, and it's to encourage kids to go to school, and also nourish them because – we talk about long-term perspectives, but what's the point if the kids don't survive in the first place? Or they can't concentrate and learn anything because they're so hungry?” Butler said. "In Malawi alone, we're feeding 500,000 children, which is more than 20% of the primary school population. Mary's Meals are just starting out in Liberia, so I'm going to Liberia with them.”
"And then I think straight after that I'm going to Haiti with another charity I'm involved with, Artists for Peace and Justice. They're building this massive school in Haiti, which is earthquake-proof and equipped with all modern computers It's the only school that will take kids from 5 years old all the way through to college age, so it's 11 years of education with qualified teachers – because many of Haiti's schools don't have qualified teachers, so the education is poor. 're taking account of everything that is lacking in the current system and building these huge schools, because most schools there have just 100-150 kids. itself is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.”
While he won't be going on holiday any time soon, Gerard Butler has never seemed happier or more fulfilled. Although it seems the Scotsman is being pulled in countless different directions, each facet of Butler’s life seems to complement the others. No doubt that dynamism is the source of the kismet between Butler and Roger Dubuis. After all, who wouldn't want to keep time with Gerard Butler?
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The picture of one of the best French directors Francois Ozon was released
Chloe has a full range of 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, the inner world of a woman is not only. 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.
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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 USA - 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 on board the ISS. The root of all evil is hidden somewhere in the White House. Starring Gerard Butler starred in an unusual role for this actor, the role of a scientist.The actor gave an exclusive interview to Channel One.
“I love disaster films,” the actor admitted. "When I'm on 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. Asian Oscar® - Award Asia-Pacific Screen Awards - 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.
Among the contenders for the awards are four Russian films: Andrey 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 the solemn ceremony of awarding the 11th rather young Asia Pacific Screen Awards will take place in Brisbane, Australia.
Scottish actor Gerard Butler is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. He began his acting career on the 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.
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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. The famous actor and the Serbian model were photographed kissing in May 2010, and Martina said 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 famous person 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.
