He recently hit the at the airport for cocaine possession.
And Charlie Heaton was bouncing back from his recent ordeal – which saw his mother rushing to his defence – when he attended the GQ 2017 Men of the Year Awards at the Palace Hotel in Madrid on Thursday.
The Stranger Things actor, 23, was looking dapper as he rocked the red carpet in a smart suit, posing like a pro.
Dapper: Charlie Heaton was bouncing back from his recent ordeal when he attended the GQ 2017 Men of the Year Awards at the Palace Hotel in Madrid on Thursday
Charlie – who dates his Stranger Things co-star Natalia Dyer – was looking handsome in a slim fitting suit and skinny tie.
The British star cut a nonchalent figure, posing with his hands slung in his pockets.
Charlie has seen some troubles recently, which involved his situation at the airport last month, where cocaine was detected on him.
The refusal to enter the States caused Charlie to miss the eagerly-anticipated premiere for the second season of Netflix ‘s breakout hit Stranger Things.
With series three of the show being confirmed, it is unclear whether Charlie will be allowed to return to the States for future filming endeavours.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Charlie for further comment.
Suave: The Stranger Things actor, 23, was looking dapper as he rocked the red carpet in a smart suit, posing like a pro
In a carefully worded statement, Heaton said he was working to ‘rectify’ the situation, which is said to have occurred after sniffer dogs detected the cocaine on his person.
‘My planned travel to the U.S. last week was affected by an issue at U.S. immigration, and I am working to rectify it as soon as possible,’ the 23-year-old told People magazine.
‘I do want to clarify that I was not arrested or charged with a crime, and cooperated fully with the U.S. officials at LAX.’
Following the drug’s detection, Charlie was questioned before being sent back to England on a return flight, and was unable to attend the premiere for the second season of Stranger Things.
Bust: Charlie has seen some troubles recently, which involved his situation at the airport last month, where cocaine was detected on him
‘I’m sorry to all the fans and my Stranger Things family for missing the premiere,’ he said. ‘We are all so proud of this season and I would never want this story to negatively impact the show.’
Heaton’s mother and sister previously said a small amount of cocaine found its way on to his wallet at a party two weeks earlier, or at a bar or at a shop without his knowledge.
Family of the actor, who plays Jonathan Byers in the Netflix supernatural drama series, say he has never done drugs in the past and was not under the influence at the time he was stopped at LA airport.
Heaton has since undergone tests, including a hair and urine sample, which have come back all clear, according to his family.
They are now hoping the ‘misunderstanding’ blows over ‘sooner rather than later’ to allow the British star and continue filming for Stranger Things.
But they have criticised how Charlie was treated by US officials, claiming he was interrogated for three hours and wasn’t allowed to call anyone or ask for a lawyer.
On-screen partners: Charlie dates his Stranger Things co-star Natalia Dyer
They blamed his treatment on his TV star status and claim he was used ‘as a target’.
Speaking at the family home in Bridlington, east Yorkshire, his mother Michelle Lowe, 50, said: ‘All that rubbish, it’s completely fabricated. I know that but that’s all I’m allowed to say on it.
‘He’s never done drugs in the past. It’s completely made up, that’s what papers do. I’m not his agent, I’m just his mum so I can’t really say too much.
‘He is sort of between here, London and America. It would be awful if he wasn’t allowed back to America to film but I don’t see it shouldn’t be.
‘He has proven his innocence. It could happen to any of us, you go to a bar or a party. It’s just unfortunate really.
‘I know that’s what has happened. I hope it blows over.’
Speaking out: Family of the actor, who plays Jonathan Byers in the Netflix supernatural drama series, say he has never done drugs in the past and was not under the influence at the time he was stopped at LA airport