With his British charm and good looks, he has led some of the most iconic rom-coms of all time, becoming a genre staple. Later in his career, Grant has also proved himself as a versatile character actor, meaning there is something for everybody in his wide filmography. When it comes to Christmas movies, Love Actually is always on the annual rewatch list. He is one of many characters the film follows, in a contained story where he falls in love with Natalie, a member of his staff.
However, her fame complicates matters. Grant and Roberts are a match made in heaven, and the film remains timeless. Playing against type, Grant stars as the sinister Mr. Reed in the A24 religious horror film Heretic.
Paddington 2 , according to many, is the greatest movie of all time. When Paddington buys the perfect gift for his Aunt Lucy's th birthday, the gift is stolen by Buchanan. He dons many bizarre disguises throughout the film, including a nun, and even gets his own colorful musical number. Grant embraces every aspect of the light-hearted role. Bridget is a single woman looking to find love as she keeps a personal diary.
Out of the many rom-coms Grant has starred in, Four Weddings and a Funeral always remains a favorite. Grant plays Charles, a bachelor who is unlucky in love. While attending five social occasions the titular four weddings and a funeral , he realizes he may be in love as his notions around the idea change.
With a witty screenplay and excellent cast, the film features razor-sharp British humor, and Grant has incredible chemistry with his co-star Andie MacDowell.
