Hugh Grant Attacks Photographer (Again)
We've been down this road before! Water bottles, baked beans, garbage - whatever Hugh Grant can get his hands on typically works. Yesterday the actor attacked a photographer trying to take his picture by KICKING HIM. And yes, it's all on film.
The ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ actor lashed out after leaving New York’s Waverly Inn restaurant with a friend, kicking the unnamed paparazzo in the groin as he offered the star directions to find a cab.
At first, Hugh seemed to share jokes with the waiting photographers, asking: “Have you ever had sex? Or are you just w***ing on the internet?”
One snapper then said: “Where are the ladies tonight?”
To which Hugh replied: “Not even a man, not even a man.”
After being advised to head in a different direction to locate a taxi, Hugh passed closely by the waiting photographers and launched his swift attack.
The injured photographer said:
"That wasn't cool. What's your problem? What the hell is your problem?"
Another urged his colleague to sue, shouting: "That's great, now you've got a lawsuit on you. We’ve got it all on camera."
This is not the first time the 49-year-old British star has been involved in an altercation with photographers.
In 2007, he hurled a tub of baked beans at waiting paparazzi who were trying to take pictures of his former girlfriend Liz Hurley.
However, he was not charged over the incident.
What do you think about what happened with Hugh? Is there ever a time when violence is justifed? Are the paparazzi too much? Or did Hugh really step over the line?
Photos by WENN.com
Hugh is not a man nor gentlemen himself. That was uncalled for. If he doesn't like the light then get a new job. It comes with the outrageous salaries they all make, so it is a bit hard to feel sorry that they are having their pictures taken. He is not stalked by them as we never see him anymore. His attitude needs adjusting
Good for him. The paps should consider beat downs from those they stalk an occupational hazard.
4905 points
That's right! Plus, most paps are criminals or illegals anyway. Harass people and you’re going to get kicked. If he's already known for violence towards paps then why are you following him? So you have a better chance of suing him?! Don’t play with fire and you won’t get burned.
3730 points
I've always thought of Hugh as one of those guys who is an actor, but not a celebrity. He obviously wants to be left alone.
Why do people think that just because someone makes movies as a living, that this translates into giving up their rights to privacy. This is NO different than if I were to walk outside and have strangers with cameras following me, yelling at me, and taking my picture. I would likely kick someone too. We have no right to these people and for anyone to say that they give their rights up when they make a movie is just wrong. I could see 5 of my favorite celebrities walking across the street and I would absolutely never ever approach them for either a picture, autograph, nothing. Firstly, I don’t need these items, don't want these items, I am just happy to see the movie and get on with my life, and so should all of you.
Watch the video. This attack was completely unprovoked. Hugh's talking and laughing and then becomes a maniac for absolutely no reason. He needs some help and a lawyer.
I don't like paparazzi and think there needs to be laws stating they need to be X amount of feet from the celebrity they're trying to shoot. However, in this case I don't think Hugh should've kicked the man. There are sometimes when I see a celebrity go off on a pap and I think right on! But these paps didn't seem overly intrusive when shooting Hugh.
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