Keira Knightley: 'Love Actually' Means Nothing
The actress, now 41, hasn't watched the film since its 2003 premiere and doesn't recall her lines, despite fans frequently quoting them to her
Keira Knightley, the star of the 2003 romantic comedy 'Love Actually', has revealed that she hasn't watched the film since its premiere when she was 18. As a result, when fans quote lines from the movie to her, it 'means nothing' to her. Knightley was just 17 when she filmed her part in the movie, which was released the following year.
Knightley's time on set was brief, lasting only a week. She has said that this, combined with her young age at the time, has contributed to her inability to recall the script. 'It was a week when I was 17, so I don't remember it really,' she explained.
One scene from the film that has had a lasting impact is the infamous cue card scene, in which Knightley's character's husband's best friend confesses his feelings to her. Knightley has described this scene as 'quite creepy', and has recalled having to redo it to make her character's reaction seem less like she thought the other character was creepy.
The film, which was released in 2003, has become a beloved Christmas classic, despite some critics arguing that it has not aged well. Knightley's character, Juliet, is a woman who gets married only to learn that her husband's best friend is in love with her. The cue card scene, in which the friend confesses his feelings, is a pivotal moment in the film.
## Why it matters The fact that Knightley doesn't recall her lines from 'Love Actually' may come as a surprise to fans of the film, who frequently quote them to her. However, it highlights the fleeting nature of film production, and the fact that actors often move on to new projects quickly. For Knightley, 'Love Actually' is a film that she made nearly two decades ago, and one that she hasn't revisited since its premiere.
Despite not recalling her lines, Knightley has said that she is pleased that the film has had such a lasting impact on audiences. 'I mean, I quite like that it has this life, this, such a big life out there,' she said. For fans of the film, Knightley's admission may be a reminder that, even for the actors involved, films can be a distant memory.
