How Donatella Versace inspired Kristin Scott Thomas’s latest character (TELEGRAPH) BY BIBBY SOWRAY | 18 JULY 2013

Donatella Versace and Kristin Scott Thomas as Crystal Thompson Photo: Rex

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but we're not sure that's how Donatella Versace will see this one.

The designer is said to have inspired the look sported by Kristin Scott Thomas in her role as "merciless and terrifying mafia godmother" Crystal Thompson in Only God Forgives .

The character has been described by the film's director Nicolas Winding Refn (the man behind the Gosling-fest that is Drive ) as "a cross between Lady Macbeth and Donatella Versace". Having seen Scott Thomas in character, we think it's safe to say Donatella inspired Crystal's look as opposed to murderous tendencies.

But when questioned about her use of Donatella as a point of reference, Scott Thomas has tried to backtrack.

"This is a huge mistake. Donatella Versace, I've heard she's the sweetest, nicest, kindest person in the entire world," the actress told The Cut , before taking out a shovel and beginning to dig.

"But what she's done is created this aesthetic that many, many, many women emulate. And you know, it was a pretty powerful thing to do, and her idea of glamour and beauty doesn't always work, and it certainly doesn't work on Crystal."

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Bloody Gerard Butler attends high fashion party with big shaving cut on his neck By DAILY MAIL REPORTER (MAIL ON LINE)

 When you're as ruggedly handsome as Gerard Butler, it's hard to do anything wrong with the ladies.

And attending a high end fashion party with a giant shaving cut on your neck isn't a big deal either.

The 42-year-old Scotsman arrived at party in honour of Donatella Versace in New York on Wednesday evening with a stream of blood coming from a cut on his neck.

It seemed the accident prone actor had cut himself shaving while preparing for the stylish night out.

But despite his little shaving faux-pas, Gerard was still surrounded by beautiful women at the bash, who all fought for his attention and were probably more than happy to kiss and make it all better.

As the dark-haired stud lounged on a sofa, he was joined by Miss Donatella herself and Princess Charlene of Monaco as well as model Karolina Kurkova and actress Melissa George.

Whether he took advantage of the female beauty is unknown, as Gerard is currently reported to be dating Romanian super model Madalina Ghenea, who previously dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

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