No wonder he's so smitten! Gerard Butler gives girlfriend Morgan Brown a kiss as she flaunts her perfect bikini body on the beach
He's been a changed man since meeting her over a year ago - and it's clear to see why Gerard Butler is so smitten with girlfriend Morgan Brown.
The pretty brunette, 39, rocked a black bikini during a day at the beach and the Scottish actor, 45, couldn't keep his hands off her.
The 300 star never strayed far from his main squeeze as they hung out with friends in Malibu and wasn't embarrassed to share a sexy smooch on the sand with the interior designer.
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![Staying close: Gerard Butler and girlfriend Morgan Brown are all touchy-feely during a day at the beach in Malibu with the actor reluctant to let his stunning galpal out of arm's reach](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/18/2D4E025600000578-3268096-image-a-68_1444585017839.jpg)
Staying close: Gerard Butler and girlfriend Morgan Brown are all touchy-feely during a day at the beach in Malibu with the actor reluctant to let his stunning galpal out of arm's reach
Brown, who it's believed started dating Butler in May 2014, showed off her enviably pert derriere in the tiny black bikini bottoms that had ties at the sides.
The bikini top covered up some of her cleavage but her fantastically toned midriff was on full display and the straps around the back emphasized her model figure.
The beach babe happily waded into the surf with the actor by her side to cool off as the Los Angeles area basked in record heat Saturday.
![Stunner: The pretty brunette showcased her model figure in a black bikini that perfectly flattered her very pert derriere as the couple hung out with friends on Saturday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D4E02BB00000578-3268096-Stunner_The_pretty_brunette_showcased_her_model_figure_in_a_blac-m-74_1444587327236.jpg)
Stunner: The pretty brunette showcased her model figure in a black bikini that perfectly flattered her very pert derriere as the couple hung out with friends on Saturday
![Surf's up: With LA basking in record heat, the interior designer was happy to cool off in the ocean with her beau by her side](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/18/2D4DFFCA00000578-3268096-image-a-73_1444585107167.jpg)
Surf's up: With LA basking in record heat, the interior designer was happy to cool off in the ocean with her beau by her side
![Smooch! The loved up pair, who've been dating since May 2014, couldn't hide their feelings and puckered up on the sand](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/18/2D4E06B100000578-3268096-image-a-69_1444585040710.jpg)
Smooch! The loved up pair, who've been dating since May 2014, couldn't hide their feelings and puckered up on the sand
Butler, 45, enjoyed a reputation as a bit of a ladies man before he started dating Brown.
He's been linked in the past with such Hollywood beauties as Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Aniston and supermodel Naomi Campbell.
But it seems as if he may have met his match this time.
![Relaxed: The Scottish actor, 45, revealed a bit of a squishy tummy and abs that weren't quite as toned as usual](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F6FC00000578-3268096-Loved_up_Gerard_Butler_once_again_could_not_keep_his_hands_to_hi-m-75_1444587467327.jpg)
Relaxed: The Scottish actor, 45, revealed a bit of a squishy tummy and abs that weren't quite as toned as usual
![Beach body: The 300 star also sported bandages across the upper left side of his torso as he rocked a pair of multi-colored swim trunks](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D4E05D000000578-3268096-image-m-76_1444587595778.jpg)
Beach body: The 300 star also sported bandages across the upper left side of his torso as he rocked a pair of multi-colored swim trunks
![Hands on: Brown put her arms around Butler's neck and held on tight as they enjoyed a spot of PDA](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F70500000578-3268096-The_45_year_old_actor_got_up_close_and_personal_with_girlfriend_-m-81_1444587734709.jpg)
![Hands on: Brown put her arms around Butler's neck and held on tight as they enjoyed a spot of PDA](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F70000000578-3268096-Morgan_clearly_didn_t_mind_her_man_s_physique_as_she_wrapped_her-a-82_1444587740631.jpg)
Hands on: Brown put her arms around Butler's neck and held on tight as they enjoyed a spot of PDA
![Energetic: Butler's main squeeze went for a jog along the tide line](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D4E04F000000578-3268096-image-m-83_1444587815815.jpg)
Energetic: Butler's main squeeze went for a jog along the tide line
The Olympus Has Fallen star looked a little less toned than his gorgeous galpal, revealing a bit of a tummy as he enjoyed his day at the beach wearing swimming trunks.
The normally ripped actor has some breathing space between projects, having wrapped the sequel London Has Fallen, due out in January, and two other movies set for release next year.
It looked as though he might also have had to scale back his workout regime due to a back injury.
Butler sported three large flesh-covered bandages across the left side of his upper torso.
![Cheeky! The actor couldn't resist placing a hand affectionately on the interior designer's derriere as she showed off her toned legs in a short floral summer dress worn over her bikini](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F70D00000578-3268096-Cheeky_grab_The_300_star_couldn_t_resist_grabbing_an_opportunity-m-84_1444587918754.jpg)
Cheeky! The actor couldn't resist placing a hand affectionately on the interior designer's derriere as she showed off her toned legs in a short floral summer dress worn over her bikini
![Close: Butler appears to have settled down with his girlfriend of about 18 months following some high-profile romances with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Naomi Campbell](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F69B00000578-3268096-Close_Butler_appears_to_have_settled_down_with_his_girlfriend_of-a-101_1444588311460.jpg)
![Close: Butler appears to have settled down with his girlfriend of about 18 months following some high-profile romances with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Naomi Campbell](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F73C00000578-3268096-image-m-100_1444588303339.jpg)
Close: Butler appears to have settled down with his girlfriend of about 18 months following some high-profile romances with Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Naomi Campbell
Later, as the pair donned a little bit more clothing and went for a stroll, the actor couldn't resist a cheeky feel of his girlfriend's bottom.
He pulled on a blue t-shirt that he wore with his trunks and some flip-flops while Brown went barefoot wearing a very short floral sundress over her bikini.
It certainly appears that Brown fits the bill when it comes to her beau's idea of the perfect partner.
'I love a woman who has a good sense of her own style....when, no matter how simple it is, you can just tell she wears it well,' he revealed in an interview with InStyle last winter.
'The woman I will fall in love with.....is also somebody who can completely kick it in a pair of sandals and jeans and t-shirt.'
![Barefoot fun: Butler made sure he caught up with his male buddies, too, during their afternoon on the beach](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F75B00000578-3268096-Barefoot_fun_Gerard_made_sure_he_caught_up_with_his_male_buddies-m-102_1444588419568.jpg)
Barefoot fun: Butler made sure he caught up with his male buddies, too, during their afternoon on the beach
![Splashing time: The actor and his friend had an hilarious time at the water's edge](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F76800000578-3268096-Splashing_time_The_actor_and_his_friend_had_an_hilarious_time_at-m-104_1444588478228.jpg)
Splashing time: The actor and his friend had an hilarious time at the water's edge
![Playful: The Olympus Has Fallen star showed off some of his ball skills at the water's edge](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F78D00000578-3268096-Playful_The_Olympus_Has_Fallen_star_showed_off_some_of_his_ball_-m-105_1444588541234.jpg)
Playful: The Olympus Has Fallen star showed off some of his ball skills at the water's edge
![Neat trick: The famous actor appeared to balance a bright yellow ball on his foot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/19/2D49F74F00000578-3268096-Balance_Gerard_stripped_off_his_blue_t_shirt_to_reveal_his_torso-m-106_1444588554975.jpg)
Neat trick: The famous actor appeared to balance a bright yellow ball on his foot
When it comes to his career, Butler is starting to focus on working behind the camera as well as in front of hit.
He will head to Toronto, Canada, in a couple of weeks to start filming his new movie The Headhunter's Calling, which he'll produce as well as star in, according toVariety.
The trade also reported that he'll be joined in the film by Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina.
![Fun times: The pals all joined in for some beach games in the sunshine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/11/07/2D49F78200000578-3268096-image-a-59_1444543393104.jpg)
Fun times: The pals all joined in for some beach games in the sunshine
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