Jonathan Rhys Meyers 'Never In Rehab'

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Alleged party animal Jonathan Rhys Meyers claims his reputation is undeserved, and despite rumors to the contrary, says he did not check into a treatment facility for alcohol addiction. Speculation on his condition was fueled by a few missed awards ceremonies and television appearances.
Now the actor explains, "I just felt I needed time off and I didn't need to go to awards ceremonies. You can get slightly waylaid as an actor doing that sort of thing and I'm never that comfortable at them anyway."
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    Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Soloist" at the Paramount Theatre on April 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "The Soloist" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals Paramount Theatre Hollywood, CA United States April 20, 2009 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (16665891), contact WireImage.com

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    Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Soloist" at the Paramount Theatre on April 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "The Soloist" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals Paramount Theatre Hollywood, CA United States April 20, 2009 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (16665889), contact WireImage.com

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    Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Soloist" at the Paramount Theatre on April 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "The Soloist" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals Paramount Theatre Hollywood, CA United States April 20, 2009 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (16665892), contact WireImage.com

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    Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives on the red carpet of "The Soloist" premiere at the Paramount Theatre on April 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "The Soloist" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet Paramount Theatre Hollywood, CA United States April 20, 2009 Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com To license this image (57235667), contact WireImage.com

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrive at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks Pictures' "The Soloist" held at the Paramount Studios Theater on April 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Rhys Meyers

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According to WENN, the 'Tudors' star admits to visiting a counselor in England. However, he insists his wild reputation is greatly exaggerated.
"I live an incredibly low-key life," he says. "I think people would like to think I'm a hell of a lot naughtier than I am actually. I am actually quite a boring guy."
"I spent the last week and a half playing bloody golf. Me, Jonathan Rhys Meyers! If anyone saw me in those stupid golf clothes on the golf course, there would have been a different story written!"
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