The Scottish star was a Hollywood newcomer when he first met Vergara at Los Angeles’ upmarket Chateau Marmont hotel in 2007, having risen to prominence in Greek war tale 300 and romantic drama P.S. I Love You.
The sexy Latina spotted Butler arguing with a car valet attendant after finding himself short of change for a tip – so she came to his rescue and lent him some cash.
Three years on, Butler has become one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men – but he’s yet to repay his debt, and Vergara made sure to address the oversight when they both appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.
And the Colombian star is expecting interest on top of the original loan.
Vergara explained, “He owes me money! He was like a damsel in distress at the Chateau Marmont and had no money to pay the valet. I was coming down the stairs and I see this guy fighting with the valet guy, so I was like, this guy has no money to pay, what an a**hole! So I said OK, I gave him money for the valet. Of course the valet was not $60 but I didn’t want you to go on without extra money so I gave him $60, but that was like three years ago so now you owe me, like, $300, at least!”
Vergara admits Butler did try to pay her back on one occasion – but his offer to recoup the $60 didn’t come at the most appropriate time.
She adds, “He did (offer to repay), but we were with people and he was like, ‘OK, here’s the $60 for the other night!’ At least make it a respectable amount of money!”
