Hugh Grant admits to deceiving Elizabeth Hurley with the prostitute Divine Brown for being in BAD MOOD after watching one of his own films
- The actor, 60, hit headlines when police arrested him and a Divine sex worker after they seized their illegal connection in a car parked near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles .
- In an interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, the British star admitted that his frustration after watching his first Hollywood film Nine Months caused the incident
- He went to a screening of the film two weeks before its release and was so unhappy with his performance that his grief was drowned out.
- Following his arrest, the rising star was fined $ 1,000 (£ 761) and ordered to attend an AIDS education program.
- Despite his concerns, the film went on to appear at number 3 at the U.S. box office, with an opening draw of $ 12.5 million before raising $ 138.5 million worldwide.
- Hugh and Elizabeth stayed together for several years after the scandal, before ending their 13-year romance in 2000. They remain close friends
Hugh Grant has admitted that he deceived Elizabeth Hurley with the prostitute Divine Brown in 1995 because he was upset after watching one of his own films.
The actor, 60, hit headlines when police arrested him and a Divine sex worker after they seized their illegal connection in a car parked near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles .
And in a new interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, the British star admitted that his frustration after watching his first Hollywood film Nine Months caused the incident.
Scandal: Hugh Grant has admitted to deceiving Elizabeth Hurley with the prostitute Divine Brown in 1995 because he was upset after watching one of his own films. Pictured in 1994
Recalling the headline-making scandal, he said: ‘I was about to launch my first Hollywood film – I had an incredible time. I had the problem – that was my first Hollywood movie and I had just seen it.
‘The film was going to come out a week or two later, and I had a bad feeling about it. I went to see a screening. Everyone there was great, but I was so horrified I wasn’t in good spirits. ‘
With his feelings worsening as he questioned his own performance in the romantic comedy – which also starred Julianne Moore and Robin Williams – Hugh revealed that he had gone down in grief, before ‘ one thing to another ‘.
He said: ‘I got Ken Russell lunch – and one thing led to another. I was just deceived in myself. I don’t know what was going on. That was Nine Months. ‘
LA: The actor, 60, hit headlines when police arrested him and sex worker Divine Brown (right) after he broke their illegal sexual connection in a car that was parked near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Despite his concerns, the film went on to appear at number 3 at the U.S. box office, with an opening draw of $ 12.5 million before raising $ 138.5 million worldwide.
The film, which opened behind Apollo 13 and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory when it came out two weeks after the incident, helped capture it to superstition.
He said: ‘The film did just fine at the box office, in fact I think it did well, and that’s what Hollywood cares about. ‘
At the time, Hugh was arrested near Sunset Boulevard after paying around £ 45 ($ 60) for Divinity to have oral sex with him in his car.
Hugh was fined $ 1,000 (£ 761) and ordered to attend an AIDS education program.
Performance: The British star admitted that his uproar was after watching his first Hollywood film Nine Months. Pictured with co-star Julianne Moore
She was sentenced to 180 days in prison for engaging in illegal conduct in a public place, and had also broken her lawsuit for previous prostitution charges.
In a statement at the time Hugh said: ‘Last night I did something completely insane. I have hurt people I love and people I work with are ashamed. For both I am heavier than I can ever say. ‘
The theologian, real name Stella Marie Thompson, went on to make about $ 1 million through the publicity surrounding the scandal.
After the scandal, Hugh and Elizabeth stayed together for several years, before ending their 13-year romance in 2000. They remain close friends.
The paternal grandfather: Despite their subsequent separation in 2000, Hugh and Elizabeth remain good friends and is the paternal grandfather of her 18-year-old son Damian.
Hugh looks back at their relationship with love and is previously described as a ‘fool’ for the sex scandal as he reflects on their strong bond.
Speaking in a 2018 interview with Jess Cagle, the actress said: ‘We look like a brother and sister … I think this is partly because we went from zero to somewhere together.
‘We went through terrible years at first when none of us had a job, living in a tiny flat. It was very bonding. ‘
He thought of the fiasco: ‘I was only half a word. I didn’t try to say, “I have this psychological problem.” I was just saying, “I did it” ’.
Hugh is now the paternal grandfather of 18-year-old son Damian, and businessman Steve Bing’s father took his own life last year.
Reflections: Hugh looks back on their relationship with love and has previously been described as a ‘fool’ for the sex scandal as he reflects on their strong connection. Pictured in 1994