Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 28, 1995 TAG: 9506290011
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PAGE: A-4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: LOS ANGELES LENGTH: Medium
The question had Hollywood wondering after Grant's arrest early Tuesday as he allegedly indulged in a sex act with a Sunset Boulevard prostitute in his white BMW.
``Last night, I did something completely insane,'' Grant said in a statement without elaborating. ``I have hurt people I love and embarrassed people I work with. For both things, I am more sorry than I can ever possibly say.''
It would appear that the suave, 34-year-old Grant could have anything he desires: He's got stardom, wealth, good looks and a loyal following after movies that include ``Four Weddings and a Funeral,'' ``The Englishman Who Went up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain'' and the upcoming ``Nine Months.''
His live-in girlfriend is Estee Lauder's new shapely model Elizabeth Hurley, who showed up at this year's Cannes Film Festival in a jaw-droppingly revealing dress. They've been together about eight years.
Calls placed to Estee Lauder Inc. in New York seeking comment from Hurley weren't returned.
Grant was in Los Angeles Tuesday to promote ``Nine Months,'' about a man (Grant) who finds out he's going to be a father. Shortly before 1:30 a.m., vice officers allegedly saw Divine Brown, 23, walk up to Grant's car and get in.
``They were later observed to be engaged in an act of lewd conduct,'' Officer Lori Taylor said.
Both Grant and Brown were booked for investigation of misdemeanor lewd conduct in a public place and released without bail for arraignment July 18. They could be sentenced to up to six months in jail.
Lewd conduct covers such offenses as fondling, oral sex and intercourse. Taylor refused to identify the sex act.
Entertainment industry observer Art Murphy doesn't think Grant's career will be damaged.
by CNB