Lucky Clive Owen

8 months ago 07th Mar 09:15

Clive Owen thinks he is "f***ing lucky".

'The International' star believes he has achieved Hollywood success because of a series of fortuitous events that led him to big movie roles.

He said: "I come from a very working-class background. I feel like were it not for a few things along the way, I would still be there. It's boring, but it's the truth - I've been f**king lucky. Things have swung my way."

I've got actor friends who didn't get breaks, who struggle and worry about things that I'm fortunate not to have to worry about

Despite his worldwide fame, the 44-year-old actor - who lives with his wife Sarah-Jane Fenton and their two daughters, Hannah and Eve - insists his friends and family help keep him grounded.

Clive - who is best known for his performances in 'Closer', 'Children of Men' and 'Sin City' - explained: "I've got actor friends who didn't get breaks, who struggle and worry about things that I'm fortunate not to have to worry about. I don't take anything for granted. If it stopped now, I'd go, 'Clive, you had a good run there.' "