Everett slams 'charitable' stars

Rupert Everett has poured scorn on charity work carried out by stars like Bono and George Clooney, branding their efforts "self-congratulatory".

The Shrek star in particular hated the Make Poverty History advertisements featuring Bono, Clooney, Brad Pitt and Kate Moss.

He says: "Trips to see projects are really just about people feeling better about themselves but we should be careful not to criticise too much. When we see a Spice Girl in Sierra Leone and feel uncomfortable we are really feeling uncomfortable about ourselves.

"All charity is a photo opportunity in the end. I know that sounds jaded but it's about making ourselves feel better. It's shocking how slick and slutty we are."