Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor and film producer known for the many heroic characters he played like Dracula, Attila, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Beowulf.

He rose to fame when he portrayed King Leonidas in the 2006 war film “300”. That iconic role got him nominations for an Empire Award for Best Actor and a Saturn Award for Best Actor. On top of that, it also won him an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight. That project cemented his spot along with other Hollywood’s A-listers.

”Gerard Butler ”, by Siebbi, licensed under CC BY 3.0

Born on November 13, 1969, this 53-year-old actor is considered as an action movie legend. He already acted in over 70 films all throughout his career. Aside from being a notable actor, he also has credits for producing 25 films.

His most iconic films are “Reign of Fire” (2002), “The Phantom of the Opera” (2004), “P.S. I Love You” (2007), “The Bounty Hunter” (2010), “Den of Thieves” (2018), and “Greenland” (2020).

Gerard Butler in “300”, source: https://www.youtube.com/@warnerbrosentertainment

Being one of the most recognized actors in Hollywood comes with a price. And in most cases, it’s having the public’s eye following your every move. Gerard Butler is no exception to this. He had faced malicious rumors ever since he rose to prominence. The public is curious about the actor’s personal life, especially his relationships, and sexuality. So, who had he dated in the past? And is Gerard Butler gay?

Gerard Butler’s Girlfriend

Gerard Butler and Morgan Brown Dating Timeline

The actor is currently in a relationship with interior designer Morgan Brown. The pair had been in an on-and-off relationship since 2014. They sparked dating rumors when they were spotted getting cozy on a beach in Malibu. However, People confirmed that the couple broke up sometime in 2015.

One year later, they were spotted together again on a beach in Mexico, sparking rumors that they got back together. However, they must have broken up again because Butler revealed in an October 2017 interview that he was again single.

The two got back together in 2019. They even attended the red carpet together for the premier of Butler’s movie “Angel Has Fallen”. They even didn’t shy away from showing a little PDA on the said event.

The couple was last seen together at the screening of Butler’s 2023 film “Plane” so they must be still going strong together.

Gerard Butler’s Past Relationships

The King of Sparta actor had been involved in several high-profile relationships before his long-term relationship with Morgan Brown. Here’s the list of relationships Butler had through the years.

Butler was linked to socialite Lizzie Cundy in July 2014.

The actor also briefly dated Romanian actress Mãdãlina Ghenea from May to December 2012. She was known for her lead role in the film “The Mongrel” (2012) and for taking part in other movies like “Legacy” (2019) and “House of Gucci” (2021).

In August 2011, the actor was rumored to have dated TV personality Brandi Glanville.

Butler was also rumored to have dated Kazakh businesswoman and socialite Goga Ashkenazi in June 2010.

Serbian model Martina Rajic and Butler were also rumored to have hooked up in May 2010.

The actor was also romantically linked to Brazilian model Beatriz Coelho in February 2010.

Sometime in 2009, Butler was also involved in a dating rumor with his “The Bounty Hunter” co-star Jennifer Aniston.

Butler was also rumored to have gotten together with American actress Lindsay Lohan in October 2009. She was popularly known for the films “The Parent Trap” (1998), “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” (2004), and “Mean Girls” (2004).

He was also in a brief relationship with American model Shanna Moakler. They were together from October 2008 to January 2009.

Sometime in 2008, the actor was also linked to American actress Cameron Diaz. She was known for her roles in the films “The Mask” (1994), “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997), and “Charlie’s Angels” (2000).

Butler also briefly dated fashion model Jasmine Burgess sometime between 2007 to 2008.

In March 2007, the actor was also rumored to have romanced model Naomi Campbell.

Butler was also rumored to have hooked up with American actress Rosario Dawson sometime in 2007.

Sometime in 2005, the actor was also linked to Ukrainian actress Yuliya Mayarchuk.

He was also together with TV presenter Josie d’Arby sometime in 2005.

And a year before that, he was linked to actress Chiara Conti.

Gerard Butler’s Sexuality

Gerard Butler had never shied away from addressing rumors about his sexuality. In fact, he had been open about sleeping with men, yet he doesn’t want to label himself as gay. This is because he, himself, doesn’t fully comprehend his own sexuality.

I talk about my sexuality without shame, I have no problem, but there are always people who distort everything. People seem to be intimidated by this issue and I don’t understand. Every time I talk about it, it’s misunderstood and exaggerated.”
Butler said in an interview with Movieline

‘Is Gerard Butler gay?’ I’ve slept with women and also with men, but I’m not homosexual. I don’t even know what I am.”
he added

Butler said that he hated the fact that people tend to gloss over his sexuality and try to label him with something else. This is why he would rather keep such personal details to himself.

I talk about my sexuality. But it’s always glossed over. People seem to shy away from the issue. Whenever it is discussed, it’s distended and exaggerated. Gerard Butler is gay. No I’m not. I don’t know myself what I am so it can be bewildering to see that being plugged.

I have been in relationships with women. And men. That doesn’t make me gay. That doesn’t make me straight. It’s hard enough to go through these things in my mind without being scrutinised about it so there are times when you want to close the door and say my sexuality is my own personal business.”

Is Gerard Butler Gay?

Gerard Butler doesn’t want to be labeled as gay. He said he had slept with men but that doesn’t make him gay, the very same way that he had slept with women and that doesn’t make him straight either.

Although the actor doesn’t want to be labeled as anything, and says that his sexuality is his own personal business, it seems like he is bisexual.