TO THE POINT
Gerard Butler gets his point across during a photo call for his new movie, Olympus Has Fallen, Friday in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Born: November 13, 1969 in Glasgow, Scotland
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LAUGH FACTORY
What a joker! Gerard Butler can't stop cracking up during a Wednesday appearance on the British television show Daybreak in London.
DASHING DUO
Dapper, party of two? Aaron Eckhart and Gerard Butler suit up for a gala dinner thrown by Antonello Colonna in honor of their film Olympus Has Fallen Friday in Rome.
SOLDIERING ON
Gerard Butler gets playful with the troops at London's Wellington Barracks on Thursday before a special screening of his new action-thriller, Olympus Has Fallen.
FLEX APPEAL
Impressive! Gerard Butler excites one lucky fan with a personal gun show at Wednesday's premiere of Olympus Has Fallen in London.
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Suffering a major surfing injury while filming Chasing Mavericks in 2011, Butler found himself at the hospital – and soon after, reliant on prescription painkillers. So in early 2012, the actor checked himself into the Betty Ford clinic for three weeks, and also revealed past struggles with alcohol.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Gerard Butler puts a name to a face – his own! – Friday at the Moscow premiere of his new action flick, Olympus Has Fallen.
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The Olympus Has Fallen star keeps the pace with his pug during a Monday stroll around L.A.
HEAD START
That's going to leave a mark! Gerard Butler gamely autographs a fan's forehead on Tuesday before making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Hollywood to promote his new movie, Olympus Has Fallen.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Gerard Butler proudly shares the red carpet spotlight with his folks Monday night during the L.A. premiere of his new flick, Olympus Has Fallen.
SUIT YOURSELF
A dapper Gerard Butler heads to the New York home of the Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday to chat about his new action-thriller, Olympus Has Fallen.
WHAT A RIOT
Hug it out! Angela Bassett puts the squeeze on costar Gerard Butler during an after-party for their new flick Olympus Has Fallen Monday night at The Darby in New York City.
HEADS UP
Who's a lean machine? The party's only just begun, but Gerard Butler squeezes in a little "head rest" while arriving to the Vanity Fair bash.
SHIRT STORY
Gerard Butler keeps his phone handy during a casual day out in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
HOT WHEELS
Gerard Butler keeps his cool while cruising around Beverly Hills on Thursday.
HE'S A KEEPER
Seeing double? There's plenty of Gerard Butler to go around Thursday at a London gala screening of Playing for Keeps, which also stars Jessica Biel and Dennis Quaid.
SHOW OF HANDS
Gerard Butler stands tall in support while attending the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony Monday in Olso, Norway, where the European Union was awarded the honor.
KID & PLAY
Gerard Butler buddies up to a newfound friend Wednesday during a special screening of his latest flick, Playing for Keeps, in Hollywood that benefitted the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
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Will the real McSteamy please stand up? A fuzzy towel never looked so good, thanks to the actor, who gets fresh, clean and buff in this still from his new movie, Playing for Keeps, out Dec. 7.
HANG TEN
Gerard Butler shows off his surfer spirit at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest film, Chasing Mavericks (out Oct. 26), on Thursday.
CYCLE THROUGH
Let's roll! Gerard Butler stays in control during a bike ride through New York City's SoHo neighborhood Friday.
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The Bounty Hunter costars' flirtation seems to play out when the cameras aren't rolling: They are spotted hand-in-hand (and with the Scottish actor's hand on her backside) as the two promote their film in 2009. "I literally became a member of her family," Butler told PEOPLE of their relationship a year later.
CHEER LEADER
Someone's in a New York state of mind! Gerard Butler roots for the New York Rangers in their playoff appearance against the New Jersey Devils on Monday at Madison Square Garden, where the hometown team bested their rivals 3-0.
CAPPED OFF
A scruffy Gerard Butler tries to go incognito while hitting the shops in West Hollywood on Tuesday.
LOOKING GOOD
Fresh out of rehab – and looking fresher than ever! – Gerard Butler arrives in style at The Weinstein Company party hosted by Chopard to celebrate Oscar Nominees at Soho House in West Hollywood on Saturday. Inside the bash, Butler chatted with guests and sipped what appeared to be soda.
SIDEWALK STRUT
Gerard Butler makes a peace offering while arriving for a lunch date Thursday in West Hollywood.
HUNK HANGOUT
Watch your back, Ricky! Gerard Butler keeps fellow Globes presenter Rob Lowe in stitches while chatting up the actor at the Weinstein party.
MOST IN NEED OF A SHAVE: BRAD & GERARD
Skin is in, according to PEOPLE.com readers. While Brad Pitt and Gerard Butler tied for the title of sexiest scruffy guy (with 24% of the vote each), a whopping 53% said they'd rather see the actors make a date with the razor – and shave off the beards.
VEST INTEREST
What a show off! Gerard Butler knows how to work it, revealing what really lies beneath before heading into the show.
WELL PLAID
Gerard Butler suits up for a screening of his latest drama, Coriolanus, Thursday night in London.
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Multitasking at its finest: With pug Lola bringing up the rear, Butler sprints across the beach while taking a phone call.
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Lost 25+ lbs.!
"I'm surfing every day," the 42-year-old Scotsman told PEOPLE about his preparation for his upcoming surf movie, Of Men and Mavericks. The 6 ft., 2 in. actor, who weighed in at 197 lbs. for his muscle-bound role in 2006's 300, has also ditched weight-lifting in favor of yoga and cardio and a diet rich in protein and vegetables. "I generally train for a role and give everything to that," he explains.
GIGGLE FIT
What's so funny? Sofia Vergara and Gerard Butler keep each other in stitches while taking a break from announcing the 2012 Golden Globe nominations Thursday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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The great Scot took a victory lap after showing off his sweet soccer moves at a charity game in August, where the Celtic football team dominated Manchester United, 5-2. "I can kick a ball around, but I am certainly not bending it like Beckham," the modest actor tells PEOPLE.
'HI' TIDE
Gerard Butler embarks on another day of surfing while shooting Of Men and Mavericks in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Friday.
CHEST ASSURED
Gerard Butler gets wetsuited up (and down!) for his surfer dude flick, Of Men and Mavericks, Tuesday in L.A.
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I spy a hit! The actor, looking debonair in a navy suit, inspires fans to follow his lead on the red carpet during premiere of his action movie, Machine Gun Preacher.
SUIT SALUTE
Gerard Butler inspires fans to follow his lead on the red carpet Sunday during the Toronto Film Festival premiere of his action movie, Machine Gun Preacher.
DOG RUN
Gerard Butler enlists a furry workout buddy – his pug Lolita – in Malibu on Sunday.
TURF WAR
Gerard Butler takes a victory lap after a charity soccer match win in Glasgow, Scotland, on Aug. 9. Butler played for the Celtic team, which beat Manchester United 5-2.
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Gerard is one steady stud as he goes for a solo ride during a Hawaiian getaway in Maui.
DOG RUN
Gerard Butler enlists a furry workout buddy – his pug Lolita – in Malibu on Sunday.
CURL POWER
Talk about a hairy situation! A scruffy Gerard Butler keeps it moving before heading into an office building in Beverly Hills Wednesday.
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Keeping his abs under wraps, Butler hits the beach with a few friends and an affectionate animal Saturday in Malibu, Calif.
TURF WAR
Gerard Butler takes a victory lap after a charity soccer match win in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday. Butler played for the Celtic team, which beat Manchester United 5-2.
"My name is Gerard Butler, and this is how I look before I've applied L'Oréal's skincare for men."
– Hugh Laurie, the new face of L'Oréal Paris Men, in a behind-the-scenes clip from his ad campaign
HAT'S OFF
Gerard Butler slips out of his wetsuit after hanging ten in Malibu on Sunday.
DAILY GRIND
A scruffy Gerard Butler catches up on the news – and gets a java boost! – while out and about in L.A. on Thursday.
SPREADING CHEER
Ladies' man Gerard Butler works his charm on a newly brunette AnnaLynne McCord Wednesday at an Artists for Peace and Justice and Vhernier jewelry benefit for Haiti in Beverly Hills.
FILL 'ER UP
After putting his pedal to the metal, a plaid-clad Gerard Butler fuels up his ride Tuesday in L.A.
