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Who is Rupert Everett and what films has he starred in?

RUPERT Everett made a name for himself as a Hollywood heartthrob in the 1990s, starring opposite Madonna and Julia Roberts in films such as My Best Friend's Wedding and The Next Best Thing.

The actor is now set to reveal all tonight on Piers Morgan's Life Stories.

 Rupert Everett has had a varied career across stage and screen
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Rupert Everett has had a varied career across stage and screenCredit: Getty Images

Who is Rupert Everett?

Rupert James Hector Everett is an English actor and writer who has starred in a number of high profile Hollywood movies.

He was born in May 1959, which makes him 61 years old.

The actor was brought up as a Roman Catholic and has a strong military background with his father and grandfather having served in the British and Scottish armies.

In an interview in 1997, Rupert revealed how he worked as a prostitute for drugs and money to fund himself after running away to London in a bid to launch his acting career.

 Rupert starred opposite Julia Roberts in My Best Friends Wedding
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Rupert starred opposite Julia Roberts in My Best Friends WeddingCredit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock

Who is Rupert Everett's partner Henrique?

Rupert's boyfriend Henrique is reported to be a Brazilian accountant.

The pair have been in a relationship for over 12 years, but Rupert is notoriously private about his relationship.

They share a two-year-old Labrador, Pluto, and have been spotted on walks with the pup.

 The actor is also known for St Trinian's
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The actor is also known for St Trinian'sCredit: Handout

What has Rupert said about same-sex marriage?

Despite being openly gay, Rupert has been an outspoken critic towards same-sex marriage.

Speaking to The Guardian, Rupert said: "It's just a waste of time in the heterosexual world, and in the homosexual world I find it personally beyond tragic that we want to ape this institution that is so clearly a disaster."

Rupert also spoke to Sunday Times Magazine and claimed he couldn't think "of anything worse than being brought up by two gay dads."

The actor added: "I'm not speaking on behalf of the gay community. In fact, I don't feel like I'm part of any 'community.'"

What films has Rupert Everett starred in?

Rupert's most celebrated acting roles include My Best Friend's Wedding, St Trinian's, An Ideal Husband,  and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

He has also enjoyed success for voice acting roles in the Shrek franchise, The Wild Thornberrys Movie and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Rupert's also takes on the lead role in a Oscar Wilde biopic, The Happy Prince.

Colin Firth and Rupert Everett star in The Happy Prince trailer
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