Walking the Red Carpet or Running the Gauntlet - You Choose

by Julia Smith


Imagine it.

You're Gerard Butler.

You studied hard to be a lawyer, but reached instead for the brass ring.

You've carved a nice career for yourself in Hollywood - not an easy job for anyone.

You've got three films out this year and spend a lot of time promoting each and every one of them. That means walk after walk down the red carpet, a glamorous and exciting part of being an A-list actor.

Or is it?

Let's check out some shots from various red carpet walks he's taken:



Red carpet.
















Gauntlet.
















Having fun.











Having no fun.
















Good times.









With Katherine Heigl



Not so much.
















Workin' it.














Endurance match.
















Thrills.
















Misery.








Co-stars make the burden light.








With Rodrigo Santoro



Spartan training comes in handy.
















Apparently, it's more fun to share the red carpet.













With Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan



I get by with a little help from my friends.






Don't forget to wish Gerry a Happy 40th Birthday today!