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'Notting Hill' 25-Year Anniversary: The Stars Then and Now

Notting Hill
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'Notting Hill' 25-Year Anniversary: The Stars Then and Now

By Morgan Klosterman

12:03 PM PDT, May 28, 2024

Notting Hill was released on May 28, 1999, and starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Grant plays William Thacker, a bookstore owner who meets a famous actress named Anna Scott, played by Roberts. They meet-cute at William's bookstore starts a love connection between the two.

Check out the cast from 25 years ago to now!

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Hugh Grant - William Thacker

Hugh Grant
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Hugh Grant plays William Thacker, a travel bookstore owner in Notting Hill, London. He develops feelings for the famous Anna Scott after a chance encounter. 


Julia Roberts - Anna Scott

Julia Roberts
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Julia Roberts plays Anna Scott, a famous American actress. She's standoffish to William in the beginning, but their relationship progresses throughout this rom-com. 


Tim McInnerny - Max

Tim McInnerny
Universal Pictures/David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Warner Bros.

Tim McInnerny plays Max, William Thacker's friend and married to Bella. 


Rhys Ifans - Spike

Rhys Ifans
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Rhys Ifans plays Spike, William Thacker's goofy and lovable roommate.


Richard McCabe - Tony

Richard McCabe
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Richard McCabe plays Tony, a friend to Willam Thacker. He was a former architect who now owns a restaurant.


Emma Chambers - Honey

Emma Chambers
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Emma Chambers plays the character Honey, William's younger, cheeky sister.


Gina McKee - Bella

Gina McKee
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Gina McKee plays Bella, she is William Thacker's friend.


Hugh Bonneville - Bernie

Hugh Bonneville
Universal Pictures/Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images

Hugh Bonneville plays Bernie, William Thacker's friend who works in the stock market. 


Emily Mortimer - Perfect Girl

Emily Mortimer
Universal Pictures/Mike Marsland/WireImage

Emily Mortimer plays Perfect Girl, a girl set up on a date with William Thacker by his friends.


Clark Peters - 'Helix' Lead Actor

Clark Peters
Universal Pictures/Cindy Ord/WireImage

Clark Peters plays a lead actor in Helix, a movie Anna Scott is staring in. 


Mischa Barton - 'Helix' 12-year-old Actress

Mischa Barton
Universal Pictures/Gisela Schober/Getty Images for Mon Cheri

Mischa Barton plays a 12-year-old actress in Helix, the movie Anna Scott is starring in. 


Alec Baldwin - Jeff King

Alec Baldwin
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Alec Baldwin plays Jeff King, a boyfriend to Anna Scott.


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