The Irish actor doesn’t exactly ooze confidence when it comes to being an actor. He seems to have a constant sneer on his face that conveys arrogance, but it doesn’t apply to any real talent according to Jonathan. In fact the lure of Hollywood isn’t the money, but the fame and power that goes with being a successful actor that makes him feel manly and assured.

“You know why I stay out of the limelight? I always think there will be that time that people will find out that I’m crap at what I do. “I think they will figure out I’m crap. Doesn’t everybody have that feeling?”

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In Details magazine he goes on to admit that he got to where he is at based on his looks. He believes that one must have the mug for acting and not just the talent.

“Let’s not kid ourselves—this business is about being good-looking. Look, Brad Pitt is an incredible actor, but do you think he’d be a famous movie star if he didn’t look like that? Come on! Some mornings, some days, you just don’t have that physical confidence. That’s a horrible feeling. A lot of my success is because of what I look like. I know that.”

In the same interview Rhys Meyers describes himself as terribly insecure. He admits to constantly seeking approval on days he doesn’t feel like his normal pretty self. Despite his humble background he seems to lack the humble views on power. He further stated that he would trade places with Leonardo DiCaprio for his power and status in the filming industry… not his for his acting skills.

Currently he portrays Henry VIII in “The Tudors.” The role gives him a boost of the masculinity that he craves. He appreciates the “alpha male, real, muscular, testosterone, up-on-a-wire action hero” demand the role gives him.

Note by Celebitchy: Details also notes that Rhys Meyers screams out on the street “PUSSY! I want pussy!” but supposedly he was “doing his impersonation of a man trying to have a conversation in a crowded nightclub.” Mmmm hmmm. Thanks to Men.style.com for these photos.