Gerard Butler says his new movie made him quit smoking
Scots actor Gerard Butler says his moving new movie 'P.S. I Love You' made him quit smoking.
The '300' hardman plays an Irishman who succumbs to cancer and leaves his widow, played by Hilary Swank, moving letters to help her get through her grief.
Butler insists filming the flick "lessened my fear of death" - and also opened up his eyes about how smoking was risking his life unnecessarily. "I was smoking a huge amount and having real bad premonitions and then I got this role where the guy dies of cancer," Butler said.
"The film made me contemplate death and realize I was playing Russian roulette with my health. I've since stopped smoking."
Butler had previous had to quit booze - a process he say was "painful and insane".
But until P.S. I Love You he feared he may never be able to quit cigarettes.
Now he is free of both vices, and insists: "I think this s it. I haven't drunk for almost 10 years and it's been seven or eight months since I smoked."
Despite the depressing theme of the movie, Butler says it was "full of hope".
"No matter what you have to go through and what you suffer, hen you have true love, you can put up with anything."
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great news.hottie just care
great news.hottie just care about ur health plz!
So gald to hear the good
So gald to hear the good news! Hope it works out for you. Watching the movie also made me think about your health. Happy to hear your taking care of yourself.
Love ya!
Congrats Gerry! Keep it up
Congrats Gerry! Keep it up as there are an equivalent number of years taken out of your life for every stick you light up. This is good news.
You are so open and honest
You are so open and honest Gerry. You will have so much love and support from all your fans because of your struggle with this habit. We are all pulling for you - god bless.
I am so happy and knew he
I am so happy and knew he had quit smoking from what was said before in an PSILY spot. Tears run down my face when I think he is smoke free now and hope he can keep true to himself. Like anything that is addictive, the person with the addiction has to deal with it on his or her own and no one can make them stop till their head clicks for itself. And from this movie his head clicked and said "I am ready, so let's do it." He did!!!
His family must be very happy and I know as a fan I am proud of his achievement over this and his success as an actor. He knows where he wants to go and we are long for this wonderful ride.
Prosit,I'm glad that you
Prosit,I'm glad that you stopped smoking, good for your health.Keep it up.