Keira Knightley has revealed she hasn’t watched Love Actually since its premiere 23 years ago, despite the film remaining a festive favourite for audiences.
Speaking to Heart’s Lindsey Russell during a junket for her new series Black Doves, the actress admitted she has only ever seen the romantic comedy once, when she was 18.
Despite being one of the film’s recognisable faces, Keira explained that she has little recollection of her time filming the 2003 Christmas hit and often struggles to understand references made by fans.
She told Lindsey: “I have not watched Love Actually since the premiere when it came out which was when I was 18. So, I’ve seen it once when I was 18.”
The actress went on to explain that she is probably the person who knows the least about the film, despite its continued popularity and the attention it receives from viewers.
“I think I’m the person that knows it the least of anybody and I know that people have a particular look on their face and then they say things to me and I know that means they’re quoting Love Actually but I don’t really know what it is,” she said.
When Lindsey pointed out that the film’s famous lines and references mean very little to her, Keira agreed.
Asked whether it meant nothing to her, she replied: “It means nothing to me, no.”
Keira also explained that her relatively short time on the production meant she didn’t develop the same attachment to the film as audiences have over the years.
She added: “Because I was only on it for a week. It was a week when I was 17. So, I don’t remember it really.”
However, she is pleased that the film has continued to find new audiences and remains such a familiar part of popular culture.
Reflecting on its lasting success, she said: “I mean, I quite like that it has this life, such a big life out there.”
Love Actually was released in 2003 and featured an ensemble cast including Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth and Liam Neeson, alongside Keira.
The film has maintained a regular presence in Christmas viewing schedules, with its interconnected romantic stories continuing to attract audiences more than two decades after its release.
View this post on Instagram