UK-based Associated Newspapers paid libel damages to actor and convicted child prostitute fan Hugh Grant due to outright lies published in two of their newspapers, The Mail and the Daily Mail.

The two papers had published a number of baseless articles included everything from him being an usher at former girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley’s wedding, him making advances on female Warner executives, despising publicity meetings for his films, having sponsored a chimpanzee, having purchased an expensive necklace as a gift and rumors of jealousy pertaining to his girlfriend, Jemima Khan.

Grant said, “I took this action because I was tired of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday papers publishing almost entirely fictional articles about my private life for their own financial gain. I’m also hoping that this statement in court might remind people that the so-called ‘close friends’ or ‘close sources’ on which these stories claim to be based almost never exist.”

The papers have paid an undisclosed sum to a cancer charity plus reimbursed Grant for legal fees. Associated Newspapers have also promised “not to repeat the allegations”.

Grant was not on hand when the settlement was reached, but he’s been busy following last week’s arrest for suspicion of assault after he allegedly kicked a photographer and threw baked beans at him in London. He has also been busy not filming any movies, which can really take a toll on even the most seasoned of 46-year-old actors.

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