Gerard Butler looks healthy after leaving rehab

Gerard Butler looked a picture of health as he jogged along Sunset Boulevard yesterday afternoon.

The 42-year-old actor seemed to be fully recovered from his substance abuse issue as he got back in to his physical training regime accompanied by his personal trainer.

The Scotsman waved to fans who screamed his name and smiled as he exercised in Los Angeles, California.

Back to his best: Gerard Butler goes jogging yesterday after a three week stint in rehabilitation

Gerard, who left rehab after being treated at the Betty Ford Center, was in good form and appeared to be fighting fit.

The 300 actor was dressed in a pair of black Asics jogging bottoms and a tight fitting grey T-shirt.

According to TMZ.com, the actor apparently sought help for his problems at the Betty Ford Center.

What the Butler ordered: Gerard looked relaxed as he made a lunch order while reading his book at a restaurant in Malibu on Friday
Gerard looked relaxed as he made a lunch order while reading his book at a restaurant in Malibu on Friday

His spokesperson said: ‘Gerard has completed a successful course of treatment and has returned home in good health.’

The website claim that Butler’s issues began when he started suffering from severe pain following the filming of action movie 300 back in 2006.

It is thought that a surfing accident in December then added to the issues.