Gerard Butler - amfAR Cannes Gala 2012

Gerard Butler suits up for the 2012 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala on Thursday (May 24) at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France.

The 42-year-old Scottish actor (in Dolce&Gabbana) came out to support the event, which was held during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival to raise funds for AIDS research.

Gerard recently told the Associated Press why he’s avoiding premieres during this year’s festival.

“You can’t really go down other people’s press lines,” he explained. “You have to make sure you’re politically correct. It’s a bit of a bummer.”

Also pictured inside: Adrien Brody, who attended de Grisogono‘s Glam Extravaganza party the night before.