JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS ON THE PAPARAZZI

Sexy British star Jonathan Rhys Meyers despises celebrities who complain about the fact they’ve become targets of the paparazzi, because they chose to pursue a career in the limelight. The Mission: Impossible III actor insists stars should stop complaining about the pitfalls of fame and appreciate the benefits of their profession. He says, "All actors and performers, including myself, thrive on attention; otherwise we wouldn’t do what we do. I read a lot of little snippets about people saying, ‘I just want my private life’."But they can’t have it! It’s that simple. You’ve got the money and the fame, but you’ve had to give up that one thing - so accept that, as that’s how your life is going to be. If you don’t like it, find something else to do."

Editors Note: Now this star has got it !

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THE VIEW ON JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Sexy actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers departs his Soho Hotel the other day in New York City. The star made an appearance on 'The View' to promote his new Showtime Television series 'The Tudors. Amazing how these stars dress. We love Jonathan, but on a cold day in New York City wearing a T-shirt? And when I first looked at the picture, I thought he was carrying a garbage bag. Have a little class when you are promoting your projects. Dress nice. On the other hand, he was a nice guy for stopping and posing. That's ten points right there !

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AMBASSADOR JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Sexy actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has just been named as the new ambassador for a charity which campaigns for the rights of street children in India. The Hollywood movie star will be the face of the Hope Foundation, an Irish organization which was set up in 1999 to aid underprivileged children in the city of Calcutta. He says, "I’m deeply honored to become an ambassador for an organization like the Hope Foundation."If I can use my name and celebrity to advance awareness of the great work the Hope Foundation does in some small way then I am delighted to be able to do so."

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS HAS NO CAR

Troubled star Jonathan Rhys Meyers won't spurge out on luxury vehicles, designer clothes and partying because he doesn’t want his lifestyle to overshadow his career. He said: "I’m not into the celebrity lifestyle. It’s not like I have a bunch of famous friends and we go to each other’s houses in our Porsches. I don’t even own a car. "It’s good to keep yourself to yourself and let your work speak for you. I don’t want pictures of me falling out of Chinawhite to say who I am. I don’t care about being seen at the right parties or wearing the right suit." ‘The Tudors’ star also admits he is very "insecure" and is constantly worried about being judged by people. He added to Cosmopolitan magazine: "Of course I have insecurities. It would be very hard to find an actor who doesn’t have insecurities. It’s a job where you are putting yourself out there to be judged by people who don’t even know you. The whole process can be very difficult to deal with."

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS AND PETE DOHERTY MAY MOVE IN WITH EACH OTHER

Pete Doherty Is The Perfect Housemate

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is reportedly set to move in with Pete Doherty.The actor has become close friends with the troubled rocker, following the death of Jonathan's beloved mother last month, and the pair are now said to be hunting for a pad in east London together.Jonathan - who plays Henry VIII in hit TV show 'The Tudors' - was left homeless after ex-girlfriend Reena Hammer forced him to move out of her Camden home.A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Jonathan's mother died last month, leaving him heartbroken. Then his girlfriend split with him, forcing him to move out of her north London apartment."Although Jonathan spends a lot of time filming in Los Angeles these days he still needs somewhere to stay while working in London. So when a mutual friend suggested he and Pete could get a flat together, Jonathan jumped at the chance."Jonathan and the Babyshambles frontman - who recently completed a stint in rehab for drink and drug addiction - have started looking at properties and sources believe they will be a good influence on each other.One said: "Jonathan's friend knows that he has had a really rough time of it recently and that Pete has too."So he suggested Pete and Jonathan rent a place to help each other through their tough times. Jonathan thought it was a great idea and has started looking at flats in one block in east London. Pete thinks it's a great idea too."

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS ONE NIGHTERS

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has had 200 one-night stands.The 'August Rush' actor used to bed lots of different girls but gave up his promiscuous ways because he got "bored" of sleeping with strangers. He said: "I got bored of one-night stands when I was about 26. They were fun when I was young but now I'm 30 I think they're meaningless and dull. I won't say how many I've had it could be two, it could be 200."Jonathan also revealed he has one rule when it comes to sleeping with his female co-stars - don't have sex with them on the first day of rehearsals.He told New Woman magazine: "It's best not to bed your leading lady on the first day of rehearsals. Especially if your roles require sexual chemistry.Sleeping together spoils it. Maybe that's why I haven't dated an actress for nine years."However, the single Irish star - who split from long-term girlfriend Reena Hammer a few months ago - also confessed he is a "selfish boyfriend". He added: "I think a woman wants a man to come over and fix their broken fence. I'm not very handy and I'm a selfish boyfriend, but I'm great at buying gifts. I bought my last girlfriend lots of shoes, including Jimmy Choos."Jonathan, 30, is currently grieving the death of his mother Geraldine, 50,who passed away in Ireland's Cork hospital last week.Geraldine single-handily raised the 'Match Point' star after his father walked out on three-year-old Jonathan, his mother and his brother Alan,taking the star's two elder brothers with him.

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS DEVASTATED OVER HIS MOTHER PASSING AWAY

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been left devastated by the death of his beloved mother. The Irish actor was seen drinking a can of strong cider as he walked in London yesterday just hours after learning mom Geraldine, 50, had passed away in Ireland's Cork hospital. A source said: "Jonathan was very close to his mother. He's absolutely devastated. You can't blame him for having a drink at this time." Geraldine single-handily raised the 'Match Point' star after his father walked out on three-year-old Jonathan, his mother and his brother Alan, taking the star's two elder brothers with him. She had previously told how he was born prematurely and was lucky to survive, saying: "Doctors said he'd die." Geraldine's death marks a terrible week for Jonathan. On Sunday he was arrested after a drunken row with airline staff.The 30-year-old actor - who plays British monarch King Henry VIII in hit TV costume drama 'The Tudors' - launched an angry tirade of abuse at one female worker when she told him he was "unfit to travel" at Ireland's Dublin Airport. Jonathan - who was trying to board a British Midland flight to London after appearing on Irish TV show 'Tubridy Tonight' on Saturday - repeatedly told staff: "I will get on this flight no matter what."Police arrested the star at the airport and took him to the nearby Whitehall Garda station where he was charged under the Public Order Act with being drunk and disorderly and a breach of the peace.

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS PLANE ARREST

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been arrested after a drunken row with airline staff.The Irish actor launched an angry tirade of abuse at one female worker when she told him he was "unfit to travel" at Ireland's Dublin Airport at around 2.30pm yesterday.The 30-year-old star - who was trying to board a British Midland flight to London after appearing on Irish TV show 'Tubridy Tonight' on Saturday - repeatedly told staff: "I will get on this flight no matter what."One source said: "After being told he couldn't fly he flew into a temper and started screaming at this woman. She seemed to be very upset by the whole ordeal."Police arrested the star at the airport and took him to the nearby Whitehall Garda station where he was charged under the Public Order Act with being drunk and disorderly and a breach of the peace.Speaking outside the station after being released on bail, a dishevelled Rhys Meyers said: "I said the wrong thing to the wrong woman at the wrong time."The actor - who plays British monarch King Henry VIII in hit TV costume drama 'The Tudors' - is to appear at Dublin District Court in December to answer the charges.Rhys Meyers has had a well-documented battle with alcohol. In April, he checked into rehab for a few weeks to be treated for alcoholism.

VERY QUESTIONABLE JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS WILL NEVER DATE A ACTRESS

Not gay Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers will never date an actress.The handsome Irish actor - who has been romantically linked to his 'Match Point' co-star Scarlett Johansson, Toni Collette and Rachel Leigh Cook - avoids dating Hollywood stars because they are all "drama queens". Jonathan told Britain's OK! magazine: "I'm not intimidated by tough women, I'm attracted to them."I wouldn't date an actress. Too difficult and too competitive. I'm the only actress in my life! They are all drama queens. Let me say, from someone who is a drama queen, they all are."Actors all have different personalities, but they're all just f***ing actors! I've never really made friends with any actors because they are bitter twisted creatures - including me."The 'Bend It Like Beckham' actor also admits he isn't very romantic and rarely sends his lovers thoughtful gifts. Jonathan - who is said to be in an on-off relationship with heiress Reena Hammer, daughter of make-up artist Ruby Hammer - said: "I'm not really the sending flowers type. I'm not very romantic. A nice box of chocolates once a month is always good when you can't get there to s**g your girlfriend!"I don't fancy skinny women. But then I don't fancy fat women either. I like athletic women, women who work out. I like women who are outdoorsy."I don't put myself out there. I don't date an actress and I don't hang around with famous people."

Note: Like we believe this P.R. piece !

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS OUT OF REHAB

Another sexy hunk Jonathan Rhys Meyers out of rehab

Jonathan Rhys Meyers is out of rehab and back on the town.The Irish-born actor - who played Scarlett Johansson's lover in Woody Allen's 'Match Point' - was seen at a Los Angeles restaurant with a mystery brunette, just two weeks after being treated for alcoholism. A source told Access Hollywood: "Jonathan looked great. He had a newly shaved head and he is looking in incredible shape."He joked and flirted with the woman as they enjoyed a meal together, but he stuck to drinking Coca Cola."Meyer's representative Meredith O'Sullivan previously revealed her client entered rehab following a gruelling filming schedule.She said: "After a non-stop succession of filming, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment programme."He felt a break was needed to maintain his recovery."The 29-year-old actor is currently starring as British monarch King Henry VIII in Showtime's TV costume drama 'The Tudors'.He recently began filming 'August Rush' which co-stars Robin Williams, Keri Russell and Terrence Howard.Meyers - who denied romancing Scarlett off screen - has been romantically linked to Toni Collette, 'She's All That' star Rachel Leigh Cook and is saidto be in an on-off relationship with heiress Reena Hammer - daughter of make-up artist Ruby Hammer.

JOHNATHAN RHYS MEYERS NEWEST REHAB

Our newest Rehab star Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has checked into rehab.The British actor - who played Scarlett Johansson's lover in Woody Allen's'Match Point' - is to be treated for alcoholism. Meyer's representative, Meredith O'Sullivan, said: "After a non-stop succession of filming, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment program."He felt a break was needed to maintain his recovery."The 29-year-old is currently starring as British monarch King Henry VIII in Showtime's TV costume drama 'The Tudors'. He recently began filming 'August Rush' which co-stars Keri Russell,Terrence Howard and Robin Williams. His representative added: "Jonathan plans to resume his schedule following completion."Meyers - who denied romancing Scarlett off screen - has been romantically linked to Toni Collette, 'She's All That' star Rachel Leigh Cook and is said to be in an on-off relationship with heiress Reena Hammer - daughter of make-up artist Ruby Hammer.

JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS AND REENA HAMMER SHOCK ONLOOKERS AT PLUMM NIGHTCLUB IN NEW YORK CITY

Jonathan Rhys Meyers looks gay to us !

Jonathan Rhys Meyers shocked onlookers by getting steamy with a beautiful brunette at a New York nightclub.The 'Match Point' actor arrived and his date Reena Hammer headed straight for a couch in a dimly lit area of The Plumm nightspot. Jonathan and Reena - who is the daughter of make-up artist Ruby Hammer -then began passionately kissing in front of a crowd of revellers. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "It was really a scene. She straddled him, and they were at it for some time."After their make-out session, Jonathan and Reena left the club without even buying a drink or dancing. Meanwhile, the Irish actor has landed a starring role on US TV as British womanising monarch Henry VIII.The much-anticipated 'The Tudors' will focus on Henry's early reign and portrays him as a pugnacious and arrogant king who seduces beautiful women. A source said: "We don't want the traditional King Henry, all fat and chewing on a rib. Rhys Meyers is sexier than that. He looks fantastic."