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’Love Actually’ is the ultimate Christmas movie. A romantic-comedy for the ages with a star-studded cast, the film was released back in 2003 and remains a classic today! Take a look through our gallery to see what the cast from this iconic holiday film is doing now…
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"Juliet" marries "Mark's" best friend "Peter". At first "Juliet" thinks that "Mark" can't stand her, but she later on realizes that "Mark" is actually in love with her.
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Since her role in 'Love Actually,' Keira Knightley has continued to enjoy a successful career. Most recently, she starred in many films. Knightley also welcomed her second child in 2019. In 2021, she starred in 'Silent Night', and in 2024, she appears the 'Black Doves' series. Her commitment to both family and new projects keeps her at the forefront of the film industry.
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Andrew Lincoln, who played "Mark," also appeared in the series Strike Back and the film Heartbreaker. Since 2010, fans have been able to see him starring as "Rick Grimes" in the hit TV series The Walking Dead.
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"Harry's" secretary "Mia" flirts with him outrageously in the film. The considerably older "Harry" is flattered and buys her a jewel-encrusted necklace. But, for all her saucy seduction tactics, "Mia" remains alone on Christmas Day.
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The German actress Heike Makatsch has recently shifted her focus to German films and television series. She has starred in 'Das schönste Mädchen der Welt,' 'Benjamin Blümchen' and 'Ich war noch niemals in New York' in 2020. She currently stars in the 'Where's Wanda?' TV Show.
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Alan Rickman, seen here in 2015, played several incredible roles throughout his career and is mostly known for his role as "Professor Severus Snape" in the 'Harry Potter' movies. Rickman passed away at the age of 69 in January of 2016.
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"Karen" is "David's" sister and "Harry's" wife. She is delighted to find a beautiful necklace in "Harry's" coat pocket just before Christmas, but devastated when he only gives her a CD on the actual day, realizing that he might be having an affair. She begins to question their marriage.
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Emma Thompson, known for her role as "Karen" in 'Love Actually,' remains a versatile presence in film and television. She starred in 'Late Night', 'Last Christmas', and 'Cruella'. In 2023, Thompson appeared in 'Matilda the Musical', and in 2025, she will be seen in '
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'. Thompson also continues her work behind the scenes, having co-written screenplays like 'Nanny McPhee' and 'Bridget Jones's Baby'.
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"Sarah," played by Laura Linney, has been in love with her colleague "Karl" for years, but is not able to pursue their budding relationship as she has to care for her mentally ill brother "Michael".
'Love Actually' is an absolute Christmas classic! A romantic comedy that transcends through the years with an incredibly talented cast, let's see what the 'Love Actually' stars look like today...
The film features the acting talents of stars like Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, the late great Alan Rickman and many, many more.
Click through the gallery above to see all the 'Love Actually' stars then and now. Enjoy!