Report: Christian Bale "Flew off the Handle" After Mom Insulted Wife

By Us MagazineJuly 23, 2008, 6:20 am PDT
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Christian Bale lashed out at his 61-year-old mother after she insulted his wife, Sibi, London's Daily Mail reports.

Citing "sources close to the actor," the paper claims he "flew off the handle" at London's Dorchester hotel Sunday after Jenny Bale said "some outrageous things."

The source added: "Christian was stressed, but he didnt lay a finger on anyone. He just got very loud.

"Christian's attitude is that this was his mother's fault because she became very provocative in an argument they were having," the source added. "Things got out of control and he now says he wishes he just left the room.

"Normally Christian would just call a friend and go out to a pub to cool off," the source said. "But he was literally trapped into this confrontation with his mother and sister because there was an army of fans and paparazzi outside."

Bale, 34 who is expected to attend the premiere of The Dark Knight in Barcelona on Wednesday was arrested Tuesday after turning himself into police for questioning.

His attorney denied the assault claims, adding that the actor "left the station without any charge being made against him by the police."

His sister Sharon said Tuesday: "The police are dealing with it. It is an extremely sensitive situation. There is nothing more I can say."

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Meanwhile, TMZ.com reports that the actor recently lost his cool on the set of Terminator 4 when the director of cinematography reportedly screwed up a shot.

The site claims he screamed "I will kick your a--," along with other profanities.

The actor also snapped at an Us Weekly reporter at the NYC premiere of The Dark Knight on July 14.

Asked if co-star Heath Ledger would nab an Oscar for his role as the Joker, Bale snipped, "Anybodys an a--hole, who would try to predict that," before walking off.


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  • Christian's Girl
    He seems shocked and stressed over all the hype and attention. He's been an actor for so long but not too famous, which is how he liked it and so he was used to running around town without being bothered. so THAT's changed forever. His whole family is crazy, so why not him? I love how he runs his potty mouth even though he did have to go to the police station over it. lol!
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 6:50 pm PDT
  • TERMINATOR
    umm why would you piss of patrick bateman -- lol !!
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 4:22 pm PDT
  • Mary
    this was probably exaggerated, just like everything the tabloid reports...
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 3:15 pm PDT
  • Money Man
    PATRICK BATEMAN = CRAZY
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 2:17 pm PDT
  • Date Sites Are Scams ...
    SPAMMED DATE SITES ARE A INTERNATIONAL SCAM RING IN ASIA & RUSSIA! THEY TRY TO GET $$$ WESTERN UNION WITH BS STORIES!! SITES LOADED WITH VIRUSES!
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 1:49 pm PDT
  • Date Sites Are Scams ...
    SPAMMED DATE SITES ARE A INTERNATIONAL SCAM RING IN ASIA & RUSSIA! THEY TRY TO GET $$$ WESTERN UNION WITH BS STORIES!! SITES LOADED WITH VIRUSES!
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 1:48 pm PDT
  • Peter D
    Bale has had problems with dealing as a "star". Money is so hard to live with. Find a shrink and stop acting like a child you %@!*#ing tool.
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 1:38 pm PDT
  • Mary M
    You know that his mom and sister probably wanted more money from him. They are probably jealous of his wife and made some smart A^% comments to her and being the gentlement he is, he probably came to her defense. His mom is a pisser
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 10:00 am PDT
  • kt
    DEMONIC...are you kidding?
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 9:23 am PDT
  • just a thought....
    His personal problems sound similar to any "big" name actor, some true, and also exaggerated. A greater concern is his choice to even be in the movie! We saw it last night, and it made its money due to the HYPE, not quality of acting, except for Heath Ledger's joker role, which was a delightful villian. It was anticlimactic, and wayyyyy too long.
    report abuseposted July 23, 2008, 9:16 am PDT
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