Having a Victoria’s Secret Angel on your arm can do wonders for your street cred.
But Jason Statham left Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at home, much to the delight of his female fans.
The British actor was flying solo at the premiere of his new film Safe, at the BFI IMAX in Waterloo.
Man of the moment: Jason Statham attends the premiere of Safe at the BFI IMAX in Waterloo
One for the family album: Jason strikes a Cheshire cat grin with a female fan
Looking rather dapper in a grey suit, and keeping his shades firmly in place, the 44-year-old star spent time posing for photographs and signing autographs for the waiting crowd.
He was sporting his trademark stubble, and rejected a tie as he teased fans with a whisper of chest hair from beneath his unbuttoned shirt.
Flying solo: Jason attended the event without partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Smile, kids: Rosie and Jason attended a special screening of Safe in New York a fortnight ago
Former X Factor wannabe-turned-model Lucie Jones also graced the red carpet.
The pretty brunette looked pleased that the washout weather finally offered some respite as she opted to go bare-legged and without a jacket in a sleeveless dress.
The action thriller follows a former NYPD law enforcer who ends up battling the Russian Mafia and high-level corrupt New York City politicians after rescuing a young abducted Chinese girl.
Loyal: Jason spent time signing autographs for his fans
Where’s the red carpet? It wasn’t exactly a glamorous affair at the Waterloo cinema
Jason revealed tonight that he was foolish to boast that he can do all his own stunts – as directors never let him off the hook and is persuaded to take on dangerous moves.
He said: ‘I made a silly statement years ago that I would do my own stunts and that’s the way it’s been ever since.
‘I did Transporter with Luc Besson and I ended up doing pretty much everything, so from that day forth it was a slippery slope to try and change things – until I couldn’t.’
