Celebrity Justice
Hugh Popped for Pelting Pap with Baked Beans

Hugh Grant has reportedly been arrested in London over an allegation that he assaulted a photographer with a family-sized tub of baked beans, among other things, as documented in these photos that TMZ showed you yesterday.

The actor, according to British press reports, allegedly kicked Ian Whittaker three times as Whittaker attempted to photograph him near his west London home. Whittaker alleges Grant then picked up a large carton of baked beans and threw them at the lensman, leaving him "bruised" and "battered" and slathered in the sticky mess.

Whittaker also claims that Grant asked him whether he had kids, and when he answered in the affirmative, said, "I hope they die of f**king cancer." Grant denies having said that.

Police did not confirm that it was Grant, 46, that had been arrested, but did say that a 46-year-old man had been arrested and made bail, and that he would be returning to a police station next month. Charges against the actor are pending.

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16. IF YOU DONT WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED DONT BE AN ACTOR! Oh I feel so sorry for Hugh, he makes millions getting his pic taken. He knoew the price that comes with fame, I hope he gets jail time. Suck it up Hugh Grant!

Posted at 7:08PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Brenda

17.
"Pelting Pap with Baked Beans"

Perhaps he just wanted to take the wind out
of the photographers sales.

Posted at 11:23AM on Apr 26th 2007 by BeanzMeanz

18. wouldn't waste my time even wanting to take his picture

Posted at 11:33AM on Apr 26th 2007 by piano

20. Rock those Beans Hugh !! I think the paparazzi push their cameras and pics a bit too far..... i cannot imagine having people stalking your every move...and calling out to you to look here....! and the constant snap snap going on whenever you try to go about your day.

I really like Hugh , and you know that we all have a day when it would take just one more annoyance to tick us off.....and with the paparazzi, they know just what to say....to get a reaction. and when normal people would back off...the paps just love to keep pushing it...and it looks like the photog was goading him on.... knowing another was taking their picture.
but i certainly do hope Hugh did not say that about his kids....that would break my heart.

i loved his movie with drew barrymore...." music and lyrics" it will be out on DVD may 8th and i can't wait to buy it.

Posted at 11:48AM on Apr 26th 2007 by jan

21. Hugh, I believe that you are egocentric enough to read these comments, so........

It's just such a put-off to watch a grown man go into hysterics about having his picture taken so often. Sure, it's probably annoying to have these people jump out from every nook and cranny and snap you in your private life. But, please Hugh, think back to when you actually WANTED TO BE FAMOUS. You certainly had to realize that this is one of the trappings of fame. Nobody twisted your arm to choose acting as a profession. What a shameful way to show your gratitude for your tremendous success. And I do believe you made the cancer remark. What quantity of twisting, slimey, venomnous snakes inhabit your mind?

Posted at 12:53PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Eli Coldstart

22. Go Hugh! Everyone knows the paps lie all the time about what people say to them. Unless they have it recorded I don't believe any of it.

Posted at 6:26PM on Apr 26th 2007 by meme

23. They MILLIONS of dollars for what little they do. Too bad Huey. It is the price you pay. You sold your soul to Hollywood. Suck it up buttercup!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:35PM on Apr 26th 2007 by carol

24. Those press guys who stalk personalities deserve al they get. There are guys and girls in Iraq serving this country and Whittaker is crying because he had a can of beans thrown at him. Grow up moron.

Posted at 6:11PM on Apr 26th 2007 by Peter J Brown

25. Hugh gets my vote for originally,I think it's funny. You Brits sure know how to fight crime,you actually arrest someone for throwing baked beans?

Posted at 3:52PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Mary E

26. All celebrity actors/ actresses make far more money than they rightfully deserve. Tens of thousands of unknowns could do their job just as well as they could, but celebrities get the part for ridiculous pay because they are celebrities. The result is we all pay more for entertainment. The same celebrity status that drives these salaries drives the paparazzi, so excuse me if I don't feel too bad for poor (rich) Hugh.

Posted at 3:49PM on Apr 27th 2007 by Richard

27. Hugh the next time do the southern way throw some hot grits on the photographer's butt I'm sure he will never F^%$ with you again you go boy !!!!!!

Posted at 10:07PM on Apr 27th 2007 by florida bird

28. I didn't like to hear about Hugh throwing a can of beans to a paparazzi because I don't like violence but the truth is that I would hate to be followed everywhere I go even if I chose to be an actor/actress . Everyone has the right for privacy.

Posted at 9:49PM on Apr 30th 2007 by Maria

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