Gerard Butler caught in gender stereotyping row after appearing in beer advert
Gerard Butler has been caught up in a gender stereotyping row – leading to the banning of a South African beer advert.The star fell foul of advertising watchdogs with his TV commercial for Diageo-made Windhoek beer.Ad makers suggested “real” men, like Butler, drink real beer.Butler agreed to take part in the ad despite having his well-publicised battle with the booze.He went teetotal after a spell in rehab, checking into the Betty Ford clinic in 2012.The Paisley-born actor claims not to have drunk alcohol since then.Bearded Butler, 50, is seen casually dressed while enjoying a pint at the bar with the slogan: “It’s time for the perfect beer.”The campaign features the tag line: “Keeping It Real With Mr Gerard Butler.”The ad features Butler,