Love Actually's Secrets: Behind the Scenes

Love Actually's Secrets: Behind the Scenes

Update: 2025-12-26
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Love Actually podcast episode unveils behind-the-scenes secrets of the beloved holiday film. Rowan Atkinsons jeweler scene was originally an angel on a mission, Billy Bob Thorntons president had a phobia of antique furniture, and Hugh Grant pranked him with ornate chairs. The airport scenes are genuine footage of real reunions. Four storylines were cut, including an African couple and a headteachers lesbian romance. Keira Knightley wore a hat to hide a pimple, Colin Firth swelled from mosquito bites, and Emma Thompson nailed her heartbreaking scene after twelve takes. Hugh Grant fought doing his legendary dance.

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Love Actually's Secrets: Behind the Scenes

Love Actually's Secrets: Behind the Scenes