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Julia Robert felt Notting Hill sequel was ‘a very poor idea’. Here’s why | Hollywood

Julia Robert felt Notting Hill sequel was ‘a very poor idea’. Here’s why | Hollywood

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Nov 28, 2024 09:54 AM IST Roger Mitchell’s 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Days after Hugh Grant called his memorable Notting Hill character “despicable,” we’ve learnt that his co-star Julia Roberts dismissed the writer’s pitch for a sequel. In an interview with IndieWire, Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis revealed how Julia reacted when he approached her for a sequel to their 1999 cult romantic comedy. (Also Read: Hugh Grant thinks his Notting Hill character is ‘despicable’. Here’s why) Julia Roberts thought Notting Hill sequel was ‘a very poor idea’ What Richard said “I tried doing one with ‘Notting Hill’ where they were going to get divorced and Julia [Roberts] thought that was a very poor idea,” revealed Richard. The story of Notting Hill, written by Richard and directed by Roger Michell, revolved around ace American actor Anna Scott (Julia), who falls for bookstore owner William Thacker (Hugh) during her visit to Notting Hill, London. Initially overwhelmed by the paparazzi’s obsession with …

Hugh Grant thinks his Notting Hill character is ‘despicable’. Here’s why | Hollywood

Hugh Grant thinks his Notting Hill character is ‘despicable’. Here’s why | Hollywood

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Nov 16, 2024 10:20 AM IST 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. 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, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Hugh Grant played William “Will” Thacker in the Roger Michell directorial film. (Also Read – ‘India was a strange place in 1998’: Hugh Grant recalls his visit to Kolkata to shoot French film) Hugh Grant says his Notting Hill character is despicable It stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, with Rhys Ifans, Emma Chambers, Tim McInnerny, Gina McKee, and Hugh Bonneville in supporting roles. He said that he thinks his character is “despicable” “Whenever I’m flicking the channels at home after a few drinks and this comes up, I just think, ‘Why doesn’t my character have any balls?’” he said. “There’s a scene in this film where she’s in my …

Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law buys $27 million London property, actor will move into new home after redevelopment: Report | Bollywood

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Sep 13, 2024 01:27 PM IST Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja, along with their son Vayu, frequently travel between London, Mumbai, and Delhi; they have homes in all three cities. Sonam Kapoor and businessman-husband Anand Ahuja are planning to relocate to a new home in London. According to a Bloomberg report, Anand’s father, Harish Ahuja, who owns and runs an apparel empire, has just paid £21 million ($27 million) for a home in London’s Notting Hill, marking ‘one of this year’s biggest UK residential deals that defied a wider slowdown in luxury sales’. Also read: Sonam Kapoor opens doors to her London home, check out her ₹18 lakh couch Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja keep travelling between the UK and India. (File Photo) More about the property As per the report, according to a UK filing, Harish bought the eight-story residential convent in July, and his son Anand and daughter-in-law Sonam plan to use part of the sprawling property as the couple’s home following redevelopment, while a separate section of the building is …

Julia Roberts says not doing nude scenes in her career is a ‘choice’ | Hollywood

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Julia Roberts is one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood, having starred in a number of memorable films including Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, and My Best Friend’s Wedding among others. In a new interview for British Vogue with her Noting Hill director Richard Curtis, the actor shared that she has consciously chosen not to do nude scenes in her films. (Also read: Kristen Stewart says Twilight is ‘such a gay movie’) Julia Roberts talked about her choice of not saying yes to nude scenes.(AFP) What Julia Roberts said Speaking with Richard Curtis for British Vogue, Julia was asked whether she ever thought of representation in her career. She said in response, “I think it would be more to the point that the things I choose not to do are representative of me. You know, not to be criticizing others’ choices, but for me to not take off my clothes in a movie or be vulnerable in physical ways is a choice that I guess I make for myself. But in effect, I’m …