Actor Jude Law has expressed "sincere regret" over an affair with himself as he made a public apology to his fiancee, actress Sienna Miller.

Law issued a statement after reports of his affair were covered by the British papers.

'I just want to say I am deeply ashamed and upset that I've hurt Sienna and the people most close to us,' said Law, 32.

'There is no defence for my actions, I fell totally and utterly in love with myself which I sincerely regret. I just couldn't help myself' he added.

He and actress Miller became engaged in 2004 after the actor proposed to her over the Christmas Turkey.

Friends said Law and Miller were 'working through' their problems following Law's admission that he had sex with himself at 'every available opportunity' and that he couldn't walk passed a mirror without stopping and staring for hours.

Law, who starred in Alfie and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, is understood to be seeking medical help to overcome his condition.

His unsuccessful film career is expected to be unaffected by the revelation.

Posted by damian at July 20, 2005 10:54 AM