Gerard Butler Imitates Michael Jackson, Dangles Fake "Baby" Outside Window

By PopEater Staff Posted Nov 18th 2009 05:45PM

Gerard Butler playfully imitated a famous Michael Jackson moment at his London hotel on Wednesday. Butler wrapped a potted plant with a towel and dangled it outside his window -- the same way the King of Pop dangled his newborn son Blanket. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, right?

The 40-year-old actor had a big smile on his face and looked to be cracking himself up.

On Tuesday, Butler celebrated the release of his new movie 'Law Abiding Citizen' at London's Soho Hotel. In the film, he stars alongside Jamie Foxx.

He is also known for his portrayal of King Leonidas in '300,' The Phantom in the 2004 film version of 'The Phantom of the Opera,' Gerry Kennedy in 'P.S. I Love You' and Mike Chadway in 'The Ugly Truth.'

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Gerard Butler attends an exclusive screening of 'Law Abiding Citizen'at a Soho Hotel in London on Nov. 17, 2009. More Gerard photos >>

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Gerard Butler attends a photocall to promote the new film 'Law Abiding Citizen' on November 17, 2009 in London, England. Law Abiding Citizen - Photocall London, England United Kingdom November 17, 2009 Photo by Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage.com To license this image (58941767), contact WireImage.com

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Gerard Butler attends a photocall to celebrate the November 27th release of Law Abiding Citizen held at the Soho Hotel on November 17, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gerard Butler

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British actor Gerard Butler attends an exclusive competition winners screening of his film Law Abiding Citizen, introduced by the actor himself at a Soho Hotel in London, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

OSLO, NORWAY - NOVEMBER 04: Actor Gerard Butler attends the 'Law Abiding Citizen' premiere on November 4, 2009 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Ragnar Singsaas/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gerard Butler

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Sunday 22 November

By angeleskiss

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OMG!!! Seriously there are to many people over reacting on this. Michael Jackson was an amazing musician but as a person he was not the most mentally stable and the same people screaming that Gerard Buttlers actions were cruel are the same people who contributed to the insanity that surrounded Michael Jackson. So take it for how it was meant a joke something to make people laugh. I mean do you really think that without some provocation that this many people would be remembering or talking about Michael Jackson. Just a thought!!

Thursday 26 November

By mtmnpa

You know, MJ is dead. Prior to his death, he did a lot of things that fans and non fans felt were disgusting, badly handled, and also he left his kids wrapped in scarves and blankets. Ah, if any child should of been removed by the foster system, it was MJ.
So, I am sure that every fan and on fan was just as shocked when MJ dangled his baby over the rail and professed, never to support his music sales again.
Then he dies and you are all soft in the brain.
He had issues with his race, his skin color, and raising kids.
He did make good music, but that was about it.

Gerard Butler is just funny doing this. Don't take it so hard. And he is dry, yes, he doesnt drink. He doesnt do drugs either.

MJ was a drug user and you all knew that.

Gerard is an actor, MJ was not.
Gerard has talent, and humor.
We will never know if MJ had humor, because he was so lacking in self esteem, he never pulled himself out of worrying about his skin color, etc.

Gerry was funny, so get over it.
Heather

By Ben

"he left his kids wrapped in scarves and blankets"

err .. WHAT? so you are not supposed to wrap your kids in scarves or blankets now?

as far as I can see, dangling his baby is the only thing he did wrong to his children, and he apologized for it numerous times already. He got carried away, let get over that already.

I am sure you never did anything wrong in your life.

Thursday 10 December

By Samantha

Gerard is a sensitive, loving, kind, generous, genious, loyal, good hearted with good intentions for humanity. Gerard makes others feel respected and feel good about themselves and he devotes his time to people that he genuinely feels for that person and cares about that person and gives them his precious time and his attention. Gerard is devoted to his Mother, family, friends and so much more. Gerard knows what is humorous because he has an impressive sence of humor. I could go on forever to describe how Gerard Butler is an extraordinary, impressive man and human being who has it all including talent and an exceptional work ethic and he gives it his all regarding any serious or important situation in life.

May God bless you all. We are all God's precious children and God created us all with all God's Love.

Friday 19 February

By debbie

HMM. somethings not quite rite about this pic to me. are we sure its even him? or his head on someone elses body? from the interviews i"ve seen of gerard this does not add up.

AHEM heather do ur MJ reasearch. trust me on this u dont have a clue. try readings books.

Monday 08 March

By miapoto

Get over yourselves! I thought it was funny and I'm sure Michael did as well when he did the same thing with a "real" baby and yes, I do like Michael. BTW, JordanK, If you're going to throw out your GB movies, ship them to me will ya, I could use some extra copies :-)

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