Julia Roberts has returned to the place that made her immortal in the world of romantic comedies, Notting Hill, 26 years after the iconic film with Hugh Grant.
The 56-year-old actress was spotted in West London this week, visiting Keren Bartov’s luxury skincare clinic, as she prepared for her appearance on “The Graham Norton Show.”
In the film, her character Anna Scott, a famous Hollywood star, tried to sneak out of a bookstore in a quiet London neighborhood, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and it seems that Julia took inspiration from that look this time too, writes Dailymail.
She appeared dressed simply and stylishly, in a camel-colored sweater, hoodie, and sunglasses, reminding fans of the film’s unforgettable moments.
However, despite her sentimental return to the neighborhood, a sequel to “Notting Hill” is not in the immediate plans.
Screenwriter Richard Curtis revealed that Julia rejected the idea of a sequel, where the characters Anna and William would be divorced. “Julia thought it was a very weak idea,” Curtis said humorously.
In a recent interview for Vogue, the actress admitted that she was initially hesitant to accept the role, as she felt uncomfortable playing a film actress, a role that seemed very similar to her real life.
Even for the iconic scene where she tells Hugh Grant, “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy…”, she decided to wear her own clothes to feel more comfortable in the role.
Even though more than two decades have passed, Julia Roberts continues to maintain the charm and naturalness that made her a symbol of love on screen, and her return to Notting Hill is a sweet memory for all those who still believe in classic romances. /Telegraph/