Winstone: I'm not a sex symbol

Ray Winstone is stunned by his reputation as a sex symbol, because he is middle-aged and overweight.

Ray Winstone is stunned by his reputation as a sex symbol, because he is middle-aged and overweight.

Roles in movies Sexy Beast and King Arthur have helped Winstone develop a cult following among female and gay fans - but he's baffled by their love for him.

He says: "If people think I'm sexy, then the world has gone mad.

"I'm 48 years old with a fat stomach and cropped hair. Sex appeal? I think you've been talking to the men in strait-jackets."

more courts articles

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court
Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody Defendant in Cobh murder case further remanded in custody

More in this section

Stressed business woman overworked in office Natural Health: I'm perimenopausal and find it difficult to focus at work
Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited