Hollywood star Paul Rudd has become the latest star to be spotted enjoying a holiday in Ireland.
The US actor had Cork resident’s buzzing this week as he made a surprise visit at the Titanic Experience museum in Cobh on Wednesday.
The Antman actor previously told of his interest in the historic event, as his father was a Titanic historian and regaled him with stories during his youth.
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Delighted by his appearance, the museum welcomed the star, saying: "We were delighted to welcome Paul Rudd and his family to Titanic Experience Cobh earlier today.
"Paul's family have been regular visitors to Cobh in the past, as Paul's dad (the late Michael Rudd) had a great passion for history and the Titanic story.
"As the last port of call, Cobh has a unique and emotive link to the story and we hope the Rudd family enjoyed our tour and our stories.”
The museum bosses went on to credit the Marvel star for being so good with fans who met him there.
"We had a few Antman fans at the experience today and thank you to Paul for being so gracious to his enthusiastic young fans (and the not so young fans!)".
The 52-year-old, who won People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive title last year, has been vocal about both his love for Ireland, and the Titanic, in the past, and has made many visits here throughout the years.
In 2014, the movie star told David Letterman that Ireland is the greatest place on earth.
Paul told the hit US show at the time: “First of all, Ireland is the best place on Earth. It is hands down the greatest country, it’s the best place."
He also revealed how he almost came to blows with soccer ace Seamus Coleman’s dad in a Donegal boozer when he was pranked by the Everton and Republic of Ireland player’s father while on a stag party with friends.
Elsewhere, he told how he auditioned for the 1997 classic film Titanic, based on the ill-fated liner, but lost out on the role of Jack Dawson to Leonardo Di Caprio.
Speaking to James Corden on his Late Late show, he said: "I auditioned for Titanic. I wanted to get the part because my dad was a Titanic historian. He used to go all over the world talking about the Titanic."
But recalling how his in depth knowledge ended up going against him, he went on: "I went in there talking about what steel they used and where it was built and they were like, 'None of this matters'."
But he joked that he didn’t mind missing out, adding: "The guy that got is was pretty good."
