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A woman reflects on how a scene from the film Love Actually, where Emma Thompson's character endures betrayal with silent strength, inspired her to leave her own unfaithful partner, emphasizing the importance of emotional boundaries and self-respect.
Emma Thompson revealed that Donald Trump once asked her out on a date in 1998, the same day her divorce was finalized, which she initially thought was a joke. She reflected on how accepting such an offer could have changed her life and discussed her career and the enduring popularity of her film Love Actually.
Emma Thompson shared a creepy story about Donald Trump calling her on the set of 'Primary Colors' and revealing her thoughts on her roles in 'Love Actually' and 'Harry Potter' at the Locarno Film Festival, where she received a career achievement award.
Keira Knightley recently shared her thoughts on the controversial cue card scene from 'Love Actually,' where her character Juliet is approached by Andrew Lincoln's Mark. Knightley recalled the scene's "stalkerish" vibe and how director Richard Curtis guided her to portray it less creepily. She also noted the age difference, as she was only 17 during filming, which has gained more attention over the years.
Travis Kelce, the NFL star, expressed his reluctance to watch the Christmas movie "Love Actually," a favorite of his girlfriend Taylor Swift, during a discussion on the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Jason Kelce. Despite suggestions from Jason's wife, Kylie, to review the film, both Kelce brothers declined the idea. Meanwhile, a Hallmark Christmas movie inspired by Swift and Kelce's romance, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," premiered to high ratings.
Richard Curtis' new animated film, 'That Christmas,' streaming on Netflix, shares thematic similarities with his classic 'Love Actually,' featuring interconnected storylines set during the festive season. The film adapts three of Curtis' children's books and includes a playful nod to 'Love Actually' with a scene from the movie, which Curtis humorously claims was added without his prior knowledge. Directed by Simon Otto, the film explores Curtis' fondness for hyperlink cinema, drawing inspiration from directors like Robert Altman.
Joni Mitchell's performance of "Both Sides Now" at the Grammy Awards has reignited interest in the iconic scene from "Love Actually" where the song is featured, prompting a wave of emotional reactions from fans on social media. Mitchell's rendition at the age of 80 marked her first appearance at the awards show, captivating the audience despite her seated position due to health complications. The scene in the 2003 film, directed by Richard Curtis, depicts Emma Thompson's character, Karen, experiencing a poignant moment upon realizing her husband's affair, and has become synonymous with the song.
As the holiday season approaches, here are 18 surprising behind-the-scenes facts about the beloved film Love Actually. These include Hugh Grant and Colin Firth's storylines originally being conceived as separate films, the airport reunion clips being real documentary footage, Emma Thompson wearing a fat suit, and some cast members not rewatching the film. Other interesting tidbits include Laura Linney and Rodrigo Santoro being recently dumped when they filmed their kissing scene, Alan Rickman hating the gift wrapping scene, and Hugh Grant initially not wanting to do his iconic dance scene.
The casting director of the Christmas classic film Love Actually, Fiona Weir, has admitted that Keira Knightley was too young for her role as Juliet in the movie. Knightley was only 18 at the time, but her "open, joyous quality" won over director Richard Curtis. Weir believes the casting worked and that audiences believed Knightley's character was married to Chiwetel Ejiofor's character and the object of Andrew Lincoln's character's love. Knightley filmed Love Actually before heading off to star in the first Pirates of the Caribbean film.
Talulah Riley, the ex-wife of Elon Musk, has announced her engagement to actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The couple, who have been dating for two years, shared the news on Twitter. Talulah, 37, revealed the engagement with a photo of herself and Thomas, 33, and expressed her happiness. The pair was spotted on a night out in London, with Talulah wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger. Talulah was previously married to Elon Musk, and this will be her third marriage. Thomas gained fame as a child actor in Love Actually and has since appeared in various films and TV shows.
During an appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden, Hugh Grant revealed that he wishes he could erase the 1988 made-for-TV movie, The Lady and the Highway Man, from his body of work. The actor joked about his appearance in the low-budget film, admitting that he looked like Deputy Dawg. Grant also spoke about the one scene in Love Actually that he "dreaded" filming.