
Imagine it.
You're Gerard Butler.
You studied hard to be a lawyer, but reached instead for the brass ring.
You've carved a nice career for yourself in Hollywood - not an easy job for anyone.
You've got three films out this year and spend a lot of time promoting each and every one of them. That means walk after walk down the red carpet, a glamorous and exciting part of being an A-list actor.
Or is it?
Let's check out some shots from various red carpet walks he's taken:

Red carpet.

Gauntlet.

Having fun.

Having no fun.

Good times.
With Katherine Heigl

Not so much.

Workin' it.

Endurance match.

Thrills.

Misery.

Co-stars make the burden light.
With Rodrigo Santoro

Spartan training comes in handy.

Apparently, it's more fun to share the red carpet.
With Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan

I get by with a little help from my friends.
Don't forget to wish Gerry a Happy 40th Birthday today!