The Iconic Cast of ”Love Actually” Then and Now

It’s not Christmas, but sometimes you just want to rewatch a holiday classic, like “Love Actually,” in the beginning of March. What? You’re an adult. You pay your taxes. Live a little!

And when you’re done watching it for the 20th time, you might be interested in seeing how your favorite characters have changed over the years. Don’t worry, we got you covered.

1. Hugh Grant

By the time the movie was released in 2003, Grant had already had many significant roles in his career. He played in such iconic films as Nine Months, Notting Hill, and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Starring in Love Actually only made him more famous and secured a successful future for the actor.

2. Martine McCutcheon

After playing Hugh Grant’s love interest, McCutcheon decided that one Christmas project was not enough for her, so she starred in the UK musical tour of “Elf: The Christmas Spectacular,” based on the Will Ferrell film. Fun fact: the actress recreated her favorite scene from “Love Actually,” the one where she jumps into Grant’s arms, in 2017 while welcoming travelers at London’s Heathrow Airport.

3. Keira Knightley

The actress was only 17 when she starred in the iconic holiday love story. The same year, she debuted as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Since that time, Keira has appeared in at least 40 projects, ranging from small cameos to huge blockbusters.

4. Chiwetel Ejiofor

Since his brief role as the unsuspecting husband in Love Actually, Ejiofor has appeared in several other big films, including Children of Men, the Martian, and Doctor Strange. After Chiwetel’s staggering performance in 12 Years a Slave, the actor received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.