Hugh Grant Reveals Which Of His Classic Movies His Wife Is ‘Forbidden’ From Watching: ‘It Was Just Me That Let It Down’

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Hugh Grant‘s career has been remarkably successful, with its growth showing no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by his chilling performance in the horror film “Heretic.” Nevertheless, it’s his roles in romantic comedies that have left an indelible mark on audiences. While these films are generally well-received, even by those with unconventional tastes like Quentin Tarantino, Grant has disclosed that there is one movie of his that he strictly forbids his wife from watching.

In 1995, prior to the release of some of his most popular romantic comedies such as “Notting Hill,” “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” and “Love Actually,” Hugh Grant starred in a film titled “Nine Months” alongside Julianne Moore. This movie was directed by Chris Columbus, known for classic films like “The Goonies” and “Home Alone.” The plot revolves around a long-term couple navigating an unplanned pregnancy. Recently, when the topic of “Nine Months” came up in conversation, Grant shared his thoughts:

To clarify, everyone associated with that movie, apart from myself, demonstrated exceptional skill and talent. It was only my performance that fell short. Unfortunately, despite my wife’s interest, I’ve refused to let her watch it. I’ve even set up parental controls on our TV to prevent access.

In an interview with Variety, Grant admitted that he found the romantic comedy enjoyable due to everyone’s performance except his own. At the time of filming, Grant was 34 and it was his debut as a leading actor in a Hollywood film. Given his lack of experience back then, he may not have been as certain about his acting abilities as he is now. Jokingly, he proposed setting parental controls on their home TV to prevent his wife, Anna Eberstein, from watching the movie.

Indeed, given your acquaintance with Grant, you’re likely aware of his reputation for being sharp-witted and subtly humorous. Perhaps, it would be fitting to imagine his voice as you read this. Lately, Grant has discussed how his humor might have fueled speculations that he disliked working on the film titled “Wonka“.

I must admit that “Nine Months” isn’t my favorite Hugh Grant film. Critics gave it a 27% rating and audiences a 37%, with some describing Grant’s performance as a test of endurance and the movie itself as forgettable. Yet, there are many who seem to adore this film, labeling it cute, romantic, and even claiming it among their favorites.

Though Hugh Grant’s wife might miss out on seeing it, it seems like he’s being overly critical about the film. It may not be his favorite movie, but that’s alright – every actor has a less successful project here and there. You can actually rent or purchase Hugh Grant’s latest movie, Heretic, which received rave reviews from critics, on Amazon right now.

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2025-01-09 16:36