Jason Statham, renowned for his tough-guy personas on the silver screen, apparently sports a different, less heroic image in his upscale South London neighborhood. According to The Daily Mail, the actor and his long-time fiancée, the model-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, have been earning the ire of their neighbors due to their favored mode of transportation—a noisy helicopter.
Instead of opting for a more conventional car ride, Statham, Huntington-Whiteley, and their two young children prefer to soar above the city in a chopper. Sure, it's probably quicker, but it's also significantly louder. And, as reported by The Sun, their takeoffs and landings—which take place in a nearby playing field—have been giving their human neighbors quite the headache, and sending shivers down the spines of nearby horses.
A 35-year-old mom who resides in the neighborhood recounted a particularly loud landing she witnessed last Friday. "The helicopter buzzed quite low over a riding ground, startling two horses that were out at the time," she explained. Though it seemed the pilot realized his blunder. "After landing, the pilot dashed across the field to apologize," the witness continued. "He looked genuinely regretful and made sure everyone was alright. But imagine a horse bolting with a 6-year-old on its back; it could have been disastrous. Jason might need to save the day—again."
The couple used the helicopter again the very next day, but witnesses noted that the pilot seemed to be making a conscious effort to steer clear of the riding school. However, it's not just the horses who aren't thrilled with the racket.
Another local resident mentioned that the couple's helicopter rides have become a regular sight, adding, "It zooms low over our houses, and it's incredibly loud. It's not something we appreciate. I won't be pleased if this becomes a frequent occurrence." "There's a reason we chose to live far from Heathrow or City airports," the neighbor emphasized.
The Sun reached out to the couple for comment, but had yet to receive a response.
