Before it became a rom-com classic, “Notting Hill” almost lost its biggest star, Julia Roberts. Roberts, 58, said she initially dismissed the film as “so f–king stupid,” questioning the premise before discovering the charm that ultimately convinced her to sign on. “Gosh, I just remember when my agent called me about ‘Notting Hill,’ and I thought, … Read more
The action at Wimbledon didn’t seem to entertain Hugh Grant. The 64-year-old actor will likely receive the meme treatment after ESPN cameras caught him dozing off in the Royal Box, where he watched the quarterfinal clash between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Italian Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday. Grant was slightly hunched over and leaning to his … Read more
Stars craving an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life have been flocking to the Cotswolds — a picturesque region in the English countryside that offers unparalleled luxury and privacy. In recent months, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, set up camp in the ritzy neighborhood, which is a known … Read more
A double-0-dilemma. Lately, the name’s been everywhere — Bond, James Bond. While speculation had been rampant as to who should and would play 007 after Daniel Craig made his final bow as Bond in 2021’s “No Time to Die,” the rumor mill sped up faster than an Astin Martin when news broke in late February … Read more
Be cool, don’t be uncool about the past. Hugh Grant is taking issue with Luann de Lesseps’ claim that the pair once made out “heavily.” Grant, 64, took to X on Monday and shared that he has no recollection of making out with the “Real Housewives of New York City” alum. “Steady on. I do … Read more
Hugh Grant occasionally runs to the “loo” to get some peace and quiet from his five children. During an episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Grant, 64, who was promoting his film “Heretic,” was asked about life with five children, who range in age from 6 to 13. Speaking with Clarkson, who is a mother of two, he … Read more
Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult had a heartwarming reunion over 20 years after appearing in the 2002 rom-com “About a Boy.” Grant, 64, posted a sweet side-by-side with Hoult, 34, from the movie with a photo taken outside the 15th Governors Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 17. The former co-stars both … Read more
It’s already Jingle Bell Rock-ing the box office. The Christmas action comedy “Red One” — starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — flew to the top of the box office on its opening night Friday, with close to $11 million in sales, according to The Numbers. Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying … Read more
NEW YORK — “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American theaters. But in a lethargic fall moviegoing season, even a so-so performing superhero sequel can rule the box office for three straight weeks. For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, … Read more
The holiday season has its first box office hit. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a film based on Barbara Robinson’s bestselling 1972 book, earned $5 million at the box office on Friday. That was more than enough to score the movie a No. 1 finish, according to The Numbers. The comedy, starring comic Pete Holmes … Read more
Hugh Grant’s new film, “Heretic,” has an unexpected announcement about artificial intelligence in the final credits. Variety reported there is a message that says, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” The film’s directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, made their feelings about the technology clear in comments with the outlet. “We have … Read more
Hugh Grant is taking a page out of the official rom-com diary. The 64-year-old, who is reprising his role as Daniel Cleaver in the fourth “Bridget Jones” flick, revealed that he shed some tears while reading the script for “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” “I loved the script — it made me cry,” Grant … Read more
Travis Kelce has a fan in Hugh Grant. The famous British actor fired off a tweet on Sunday morning (afternoon in the United Kingdom) and was complimentary of “Taylor Swift’s boyfriend” after she performed at London’s Wembley Stadium with Paramore on Saturday. “Dear @taylorswift13, You have an incredible show, an amazing and v hospitable team … Read more
Bridget Jones is back to write in her infamous diary once again. Renée Zellweger will be returning for the fourth installment of the iconic romantic comedy franchise. The film titled “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is set to premiere in theaters as well as on Peacock come Valentine’s Day 2025. Renée Zellweger as Bridget … Read more
Things between the two men were not grrrrrrr-eat. Jerry Seinfeld found Hugh Grant to be a “pain in the ass” during the filming of the upcoming movie “Unfrosted.” “We had lots of fights. He’s a pain in the ass to work with. He’s horrible,” Seinfeld, 69, said during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring … Read more
Hugh Grant is ready to play another politician … but not in a “Love Actually” sequel. The Golden Globe winner let it slip that he’s considered leaving acting behind for a political career. “[Switching into politics] has crossed my mind,” Grant, 63, told Entertainment Weekly on Monday. “But what I really see close up is … Read more
The biggest mystery on the internet at the moment is who yelled at Rebecca Ferguson. The Swedish actress, 40, best known for the “Mission: Impossible” movies, “The Greatest Showman” and the “Dune” franchise, recently recounted a heated exchange she had with a co-star during an appearance on the “Reign With Josh Smith” podcast Tuesday. “I … Read more
So, it’s been awhile since you last saw the 2003 Christmas classic, “Love Actually” — fine for kids, right? Then, that first, hilarious scene featuring two body doubles going through the motions — and rather graphically at that — flashes onscreen. Don’t change the channel, urges sexpert Debbie Bere — watching a younger Martin Freeman and co-star … Read more
Hugh Grant is not dancing around the fact that he didn’t enjoy working on the new “Wonka” film. The Golden Globe winner, 63, appears as an Oompa Loompa in the enchanting new flick starring Timothée Chalamet — but says the process of filming the movie was far from magical. To achieve his character’s small stature, … Read more
“Wonka,” a sugary prequel to Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” delivers not so much a world of pure imagination as a land of constant cuteness. Of course it does. The affable musical film is directed by Paul King, the King of “Aww”s, who made heart-warming hits out of “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.” But … Read more