Hugh Bonneville: Dinner at the White House: the Brits on the guest list (THE GUARDIAN)

Tim Dowling
guardian.co.uk,
Wednesday 14 March 2012 12.17 EDT

The guest list for President Obama's state dinner in honour of David Cameron's US visit offers some intriguing insights into how Americans see BritainA White House state dinner can boast a cast of thousands – or at least one thousand – but there are a few notable names on Wednesday night's guest list, each of whom represents, for the US, a different strand of Britishness.

Hugh Bonneville The star of Downton Abbey is further proof that the UK is a place where anybody can grow up to become a famous actor, even if you're posh, and even if you're called Hugh. The US only has one famous Hugh – Hefner – and even he is best known for still being alive. As a result of his success in Downton, Bonneville is now America's third favourite Hugh, just behind Laurie and Grant.

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KATY PERRY WENT ON A DATE WITH GERARD BUTLER? (I thought they just said it was Jennifer Aniston) (SUGARSCOPE)

IF THIS IS TRUE, THERE IS NO NEED TO LOOK SO BLUE KATY

Katy Perry and Russell Brand may have filed for a divorce, but it sounds like Pezza might still have a bit of a thing for the Brits and it's rumoured that she might even have gone on a date with hunky Scottish actor Gerard Butler.

According to Now, the couple were seen out enjoying several "low-key" dinners together last month, before Gerard checked into rehab to try and sort out his addiction to painkillers.

In an interview with Now, a source said: "Gerard's always had a soft spot for her. As soon as he heard about her split from Russell Brand he got in touch. It was actually on her advice that he went to rehab."

When Gerard finished treatment, the pair apparently met up again at a pre-Oscars party. It's even rumoured that Katy was so keen to meet up with the Scottish hottie that she left Elton John's legendary Oscar bash to see Gerard at a rival party.

"They're planning to meet up again," the source added. It might not be plain sailing for the couple though, as apparently Katy's friends are concerned that the relationship is not the best thing for her right now. The source said: "Her friends are worried she's heading for trouble, but she thinks he'd be a great way to mend her broken heart."

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David Oakes and Holliday Grainger discuss The Borgias (Access Hollywood)

Holliday Grainger & David Oakes Dish On ‘The Borgias’ Season Finale

“The Borgias” stars Holliday Grainger and David Oakes chat with Access about how the story will progress for their Showtime series. So, what will fans see in the season finale?


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Holliday Grainger & David Oakes Dish On ‘The Borgias’ Season Finale - video

"The Borgias” stars Holliday Grainger and David Oakes chat with Access about how the story will progress for their Showtime series. So, what will fans see in the season finale?

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