Actress Julia Roberts. Photo: Reproduction Instagram @juliaroberts
Interpreting the role of Anna Scott in the classic “Notting Hill” was reconsidered by actress Julia Roberts: she thought a lot before accepting.
The film “Notting Hill,” which soon became one of actress Julia Roberts’ classics, celebrated 25 years since its release in the United States. But, surprisingly, in an interview with British Vogue, the actress revealed that playing her character was, in her words, “uncomfortable.”
According to Julia, the proximity of the role of Anna Scott to her own life as an actress initially bothered her. “I mean, we talked about it a lot, but I almost didn’t take the role because it was… well, it felt weird, I didn’t even know how to play that person,” she revealed.
However, the actress ended up changing her mind, as the script was penned by Richard Curtis, who at the time was already well-known for the success of “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” So, Julia thought, “Screw it, I’ll do this movie.”
Reconsidering taking on this role made all the difference; after all, Julia Roberts earned a Golden Globes nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Film. Additionally, “Notting Hill” managed to gross $27.7 million during its opening weekend in the United States and Canada.
Source: Rolling Stone | This content was created with the help of AI.
