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Hugh Grant on Why He Thinks His ‘Notting Hill’ Character Is “Despicable” and Doesn’t “Have Any Balls”
Hugh Grant is known to not be the biggest fan of his past movies but he has specific issues with his character in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill. The actor recently partook in Vanity Fair ’s “Scene Selection,” where he shared why he thinks his character William Thacker is “despicable.” Grant stars opposite Julia Roberts in the film.
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Hugh Grant calls his “Notting Hill” character 'despicable,' says he doesn't 'have any balls'
Grant has been negging his own character in the rom-com classic virtually since it was released in 1999. You'd think starring in one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time would help you out in the dating department.
Hugh Grant thinks his Notting Hill character is ‘despicable’. Here's why
Actor Hugh Grant is not a big fan of his past films, but he has certain specific issues with his character in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill.
Hugh Grant thought his character in the rom-com Notting Hill was ‘despicable’
The British actor called his character, bookstore owner William Thacker, “despicable” for the way he treated Julia Roberts’ movie star character, Anna Scott, in the film.
Hugh Grant Wonders Why His ‘Despicable’ Character in ‘Notting Hill’ Doesn’t ‘Have Any Balls’
Hugh Grant has a lot of thoughts about his Notting Hill character, William Thacker — and not all of them are good. “Whenever I’m flicking the channels at home after a few drinks and this comes up, I just think,
Hugh Grant hated his character in 'Notting Hill'
Actor Hugh Grant has admitted he hated his character in 1999 rom-com 'Notting Hill' - calling book store owner William Thacker "despicable" for the way he treated Julia Roberts' movie star character in the film.
Hugh Grant thinks his character from the Julia Roberts rom-com Notting Hill is “despicable” and doesn’t “have any balls”
While Hugh Grant usually is quite the charmer in his romantic comedies, the actor explains that his Notting Hill character rubs him the wrong way.
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Hugh Grant thinks his ‘Notting Hill’ character was ‘despicable’
Plenty of people loved Hugh Grant’s character in the 1999 rom-com “Notting Hill,” but Grant is not one of them.
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Hugh Grant on why he thinks his 'Notting Hill' character is "despicable"
Hugh Grant reflects on his character in 'Notting Hill', admitting he finds him despicable and comments on the portrayal of ...