The popular Christmas rom-com featured an all-star ensemble cast, many of whom are still thriving today.
Here’s the latest on Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, and more.
From well-established stars to newcomers who have gone on to bigger fame,Love Actuallytruly boasts an all-star cast.
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See what projects have kept the cast busy, ahead.
(2008) andits 2018 sequel, and returning to his period film roots withNanny McPhee(2005).
Thompson next consulted a crystal ball in theHarry Potterfranchise as questionably accurate Divination professor Sybill Trelawney.
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She both played the titular role and adapted twoNanny McPheefilms based on popular children’s books.
Travers inSaving Mr. Banks(2013).
After the film, he stayed withMy Familyuntil 2005.
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He also gave a highly praised turn as Minnesotan police officer Lester Nygaard in the first season of FX’sFargo.
He went on to star in theNaomi Watts-producedPenguin Bloomin 2020.
He also popped up in an episode ofGuillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiositiesin 2022.
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In 2017, she reprised both Juliet and Elizabeth Swann inRed Nose Dayand aPiratessequel, respectively.
Hugh Grant (The Prime Minister a.k.a.
AfterLove Actually, Grant continued to hit his rom-com sweet spot, appearing in aBridget Jonessequel and Wham!
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He next costarred in theDanny Boyle-directed miniseriesPistol.
Rickmandied in January 2016at the age of 69.
He also portrayed Paulo onLost, as well as featuring as Jesus in 2016’s remake ofBen-Hur.
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He would play Hector Escaton on HBO’sWestworldfor three seasons, and appears on the Paramount+ supernatural dramaWolf Pack.
She became part of one of the film’s most beloved segments and was featured in theRed Nose Actuallyupdate.
That same year he portrayed the title character inBad Santa, a role he reprised in a 2016 sequel.
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Rowan Atkinson (Rufus, the jewelry salesman)
Best known for his roles on British sitcomsBlackadderandMr.
Atkinson starred on another short-form series,Man vs. Bee, which premiered on Netflix in 2022.
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