It appears that Mel Gibson and his royal companion, Prince Albert, indulge in more leisurely endeavors when they’re not occupied with saving rainforests.
Today, the duo was seen unwinding on a yacht in Monaco, just a short distance from Cannes, where Gibson has been promoting his latest movie, The Beaver.
At 55, Mel and 53-year-old Prince Albert were observed sharing laughter and engaging in conversation while the Braveheart star enjoyed a steaming cup of tea.
In addition to their ties to Hollywood—Prince Albert’s mother was the late Grace Kelly—they also share a dedication to rainforest conservation.
In March, Mel traveled to Guatemala in Central America alongside the royal.
Their visit involved participating in a private fundraising mission aimed at safeguarding a tropical rainforest and ancient Mayan ruins located in the country’s remote northern region.
Earlier this week, Mel attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The Beaver with his co-star, Jodie Foster.
For this event, the actor dressed up in a stylish tuxedo, contrasting his earlier casual appearance when he strolled around topless on his hotel balcony.
Meanwhile, Foster was engaged in defending Gibson in front of a gathering of international media.
The 44-year-old actress, a friend of Gibson since their collaboration in the 1994 western Maverick, faced a surge of inquiries regarding the actor, who has faced allegations of racism, homophobia, and anti-Semitism, and who appeared in court this year following a battery complaint from former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.
She asserted that the troubled star, whom she directed in the film, ‘was the right actor for the role’ and possessed ‘a profound understanding of the challenges’ faced by the character.
She added, ‘His grasp of the character was extraordinary. He was willing to delve into a deep emotional place and open up in a way that related to themes of struggle, desire for change, and transformation, which I truly appreciate in his performance.’
The Beaver, while not competing for the prestigious Palm D’or award for best picture, is a dramedy that chronicles Gibson’s character as he battles with depression.
The film faced a poor reception at the U.S. box office, grossing only $100,000 during its opening weekend.
by Helena Bryanlith
