11 surprising things you didn't know about 'Love Actually'

Marilyn La JeunesseDec 8, 2020, 00:54 IST

"Love Actually" was released in 2003.Universal Pictures

"Love Actually" is a popular holiday rom-com that was released in 2003.
The lake where Colin Firth's character loses his script is actually very shallow and less than 12 inches deep.
Keira Knightley and Thomas Brodie-Sangster were both teenagers when they filmed the movie, even though one played an adult and one played a child.
The surprise wedding singers in the film were inspired by the Muppets at Jim Henson's funeral.

"Love Actually" debuted over 15 years ago and no holiday season has been the same since.

With a cast jam-packed full of stars like Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Martin Freeman, Andrew Lincoln, and Keira Knightley, it's no surprise that the film became an instant classic.

And although you might've seen in dozens of times, read on for 11 things you probably didn't know about "Love Actually."

There's a sequel that shows what some characters are up to now.

It's missing a few of the main characters. Nick Briggs

"Love Actually" was one of Martin Freeman's first movies.

Martin Freeman later became best-known for his role in "The Hobbit" series. Universal Studios

Colin Firth filmed his parts first, even though he wasn't sure if the movie could work.

Colin Firth filmed his parts first. Universal

Olivia Olson, who played Joanna, is now primarily a voice actor.

Olivia Olson has voiced multiple cartoon characters over the past few years. Universal

Emma Thompson channeled one of her real-life heartbreaks in the film.

Emma Thompson said she'd had "her heart broken badly" by her former husband in real life. Universal Pictures

The surprise wedding singers in the film were inspired by the Muppets at Jim Henson's funeral.

Jim Henson created "The Muppets." Disney

Much of the airport B-roll footage was secretly filmed by crew members.

The crew later got permission from the people in the footage. Universal Pictures

The lake in the film was actually only 11 inches deep.

The lake scene was filmed in France. Universal Pictures

Keira Knightley and Thomas Brodie-Sangster were both teenagers when they filmed the movie.

Both of them were fairly new to the acting scene. Universal Pictures

Brodie-Sangster learned to play drums for the role.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster's dad is a drummer in real life. Universal

Hugh Grant messed with Billy Bob Thornton on set.

Hugh Grant played off of Thornton's fear of antique furniture. Universal

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