Ben Barnes: 'The Words' Special Screening!

Ben Barnes flashes a smile at a special screening for his upcoming flick The Words held at The Grove on Thursday (August 16) in Los Angeles.

The 30-year-old actor hosted the screening, and graciously posed for pictures with excited fans after the showing!

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At the screening, audience members surprised Ben with an early birthday present by singing him “Happy Birthday”! Ben‘s birthday is Monday (August 20).

The Words, which also stars Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana, hits theaters on September 7.

FYI: Ben is wearing a perforated leather jacket and gray jeans – both by Emporio Armani.