Rupert Everett: From Red Carpets to Pint Pulling in Wiltshire

Hollywood Heartthrob Trades Red Carpet for Real Ale

In a shocking move, BAFTA-winning actor Rupert Everett has ditched the glamour of Tinseltown to pour pints behind the bar at his local pub in rural Wiltshire. The 66-year-old star of My Best Friend's Wedding and Another Country has joined forces with his community to save the beloved village pub, The Swan, from certain doom.

The pub, which was forced to close its doors in June due to rising costs, has been taken over by a group of determined locals who are fighting to keep it alive. And Rupert, known for his sharp tongue and manipulative past, is right at the heart of the action.

As revealed on Instagram last week by The Swan's management team, Rupert has been working tirelessly behind the bar, pulling pints and serving up a side of charm to the locals. "Our wonderful neighbour, actor and film star Rupert Everett has been working shifts behind the bar here, pulling pints!" they gushed. "We are thrilled and indebted to him for his help in joining our remarkable band of volunteers who've been working tirelessly to save The Swan."

But why did Rupert make the surprising decision to trade in his red carpet for a beer tap? According to sources close to the actor, he's passionate about preserving rural pubs like The Swan, which are struggling to stay afloat in these uncertain times. "Rupert is deeply committed to saving this pub," says Steve Stringer, secretary of CAMRA's Salisbury and south Wiltshire division. "He believes that real ale is the lifeblood of pubs both locally and nationally, and he wants to do his part to support it."

And Rupert isn't just any ordinary volunteer – he's a member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) himself! In fact, he's been so moved by the plight of The Swan that he's recently joined the organization. "Our small local breweries need our help," he explained in an interview with The Times. "Cask ale must survive – it is almost a uniquely British tradition."

But Rupert's decision to get involved with The Swan isn't just about saving pubs – it's also a chance for him to make amends for his past behavior. As revealed earlier this year, the actor has been feeling guilty about being "manipulative" towards former colleagues. "At work sometimes I disliked somebody and was deliberately nasty," he confessed. "I am and was an insecure person, so sometimes at work I cheated people, and people got on my nerves a lot and there was just no need for it."

However, it seems that Rupert is using his newfound passion for saving The Swan as a way to make up for past mistakes. "He's been very open about his regrets," says Steve Stringer. "And by getting involved with the pub, he's showing that he's genuinely committed to making amends and giving back to his community."

But what about Rupert's latest acting projects? As we speak, he's set to star alongside Hollywood actress Hayley Atwell in the upcoming TV series Rivals, based on Dame Jilly Cooper's novels. But it seems that playing the role of Malise Gordon, a show-jumping coach and mentor, is just one part of his ongoing journey of self-discovery.

As Rupert continues to pour pints and serve up a side of charm at The Swan, it's clear that he's found a new sense of purpose in life. And who knows? Maybe this is the start of a brand-new chapter for the Hollywood heartthrob – one that's all about community, camaraderie, and a good pint down the pub.

Sources:

• The Times
• CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)
• The Scholarly Note (thescholarlynote.com)