Hugh Grant Says His “Notting Hill” Role Was 'Despicable'

Hugh Grant Says His 'Notting Hill' Character is "Despicable"
Twenty-five years after Hugh Grant starred alongside Julia Roberts in the hit romantic comedy Notting Hill, the actor is finally letting fans know how he really feels about his character in the film.
Hugh Grant thinks one of his most beloved movie characters is actually despicable
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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.
“Why doesn’t my character have any balls?” Hugh Grant on his ‘Notting Hill’ role
Speaking to Vanity Fair, Grant laid into his “despicable” character in the 1999 box-office smash ‘Notting Hill’.
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 Says His “Notting Hill” Role Was 'Despicable': 'Why Doesn't My Character Have Any Balls?'
The actor also praised his costar in the movie, Julia Roberts, as 'great at emoting' Hugh Grant has some harsh words for his character in Notting Hill. The actor, 64, took a trip down memory lane with Vanity Fair in a video interview,
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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.
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 ...
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 ...