Julia Roberts' Candid Confession: The Awkwardness Behind Notting Hill's Iconic Role

Julia Roberts revealed in a recent interview with Richard Curtis, the screenwriter of the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill, that she initially considered turning down the iconic role of movie star Anna Scott. The 56-year-old actress admitted that playing the character felt incredibly awkward.

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"Honestly, one of the most challenging experiences I've had was taking on the role in Notting Hill," Roberts confessed to Vogue. "Portraying a movie star felt so awkward, and I wasn't sure how to approach it."

In the film, Roberts portrays a globally renowned actress who falls in love with Hugh Grant's character, William Thacker, a bookseller. Roberts expressed discomfort not only with the role but also with the character's wardrobe. According to Curtis, the actress "disliked being styled as a movie star."

Even in one of the film's pivotal scenes, where Roberts declares her love for Grant's character, she took matters into her own hands. The actress opted to wear an outfit from her personal wardrobe for authenticity. "I sent my driver back to my apartment that morning," Roberts revealed. She seized the opportunity to fetch a few items of clothing. "They were my own slippers, my cute short blue velvet skirt, a T-shirt, and a cardigan," she added.

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