Gerard Butler on Almost Dying, Rehab: "Maybe a Stronger Person Wouldn't Have Needed to Go" (E!) by Natalie Finn

Gerard Butler may look solid as a rock (his chest certainly seems to be made of granite), but he's only human on the inside.

"Maybe a stronger person wouldn't have needed to go," the Scottish actor says in the November issue of Men's Journal, talking about the three weeks he spent at the Betty Ford Center in February.

"When you hear the word rehab, you think, ‘He's a mess, he's f--ked up.' But I'm glad I did it. I've made a s--tload of wrong decisions in my life. But I know I've made some right ones as well."


To be clear, Butler emphasizes that he didn't go to rehab for alcohol abuse, a rumor that really "pissed [him] off."

"I haven't had a drink in 15 years," says the Bounty Hunter star, who admits to having an addictive personality. Rather, he checked into a pain-management program after being injured in a surfing accident while shooting Chasing Mavericks, which comes out Friday.

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Gerard Butler: Smiling Gerard Butler is high spirited at Lakers game 'after flirty night with Lindsay Lohan' (MAIL ON LINE)

By AMELIA PROUD PUBLISHED: 11:45 EST, 26 March 2012 | UPDATED: 17:13 EST, 26 March 2012

Gerard Butler could not wipe the grin off his face last night after as he sat courtside at a LA Lakers match. The 42-year-old actor - who recently completed a stint in rehab for painkiller addiction - was in high spirits as he got a sports fix - amid reports he shared a flirty night out with Lindsay Lohan last week.

The pair were sighted at Hollywood's legendary Chateau Marmont on Tuesday where they put on a tactile show, according to People magazine, although apparently no kisses were shared.

'The two were laughing and telling jokes, and Butler kept his hands on both sides of her chair as he leaned in close to talk,' the magazine reported, adding: 'She was soaking up the attention and even asked him to come closer so she could whisper in his ear.'

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Gerard Butler: Scottish actor Gerard Butler feels 'pretty good' after stint in rehab (STV)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon sent the star his best wishes and he’ll be pleased to know that Gerard is doing well. 28 February 2012 18:21 GMT

Gerard Butler arrived on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday looking as tanned, handsome and rugged as ever as he posed for the paps. It was a heart-warming site for fans of the Scottish actor, following his recent stint in rehab.

 The 42-year-old spoke to Page Six and said: “I probably shouldn’t talk about it to you, but I feel pretty good.” Flashing his charming smile, he added: “I don’t think I look too bad. What do you think?” We think you look pretty good Mr Butler.


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Gerard Butler makes first post-rehab appearance at Academy Award after-party (NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)

2012 Oscars: Gerard Butler makes first post-rehab appearance at Academy Award after-party The actor reportedly sought treatment for a prescription pill addiction

 BY CRISTINA EVERETT / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Monday, February 27, 2012, 3:14 PM

Just days after checking out of rehab, Gerard Butler made his first public appearance in true Hollywood style. The Scottish star stepped out to attend Vanity Fair’s annual Oscars after-party in West Hollywood Sunday night, looking quite dapper in a Ferragamo tuxedo with his dark curls slicked back. Butler, 39, appeared in good spirits and was overheard telling friends he felt great, according to Gossip Cop.


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