Hugh Grant says he is 'too old and ugly' to star in romantic comedies
Hollywood star Hugh Grant recently stated why he does not star in romantic comedies anymore. At one point, Grant was the poster boy of rom-coms.
In Short
- Hugh Grant reveals why he doesn't star in romantic comedies anymore.
- The Hollywood star said he is 'too old and fat' to feature in such films.
- He was last seen in Timothee Chalamet's 'Wonka.'
Hollywood star Hugh Grant recently revealed why he is no longer seen in romantic comedies. The actor said that he is 'too old, ugly and fat' to feature in such movies.
HUGH GRANT ON NOT BEING A PART OF ROMANTIC COMEDIES ANYMORE
Speaking to host and actor Drew Barrymore on her show, Hugh was quizzed about his iconic rom-coms and then asked why he no longer does them. To which he replied, "I got too old and fat and ugly to do romantic comedies, obviously. So I got offered more interesting things."
Grant said that the natural pivoting of his career has benefited his craft greatly.
ON A POSSIBLE RETURN TO THE GENRE
"I got a bit better. I got a little less bad after I had children, got married, got happier," the actor said on a light note. The actor said that the natural process of ageing has opened doors for more engaging and unique work.
However, Barrymore hoped that he would eventually find his route to rom-coms and stated, "We need to do another one." Hugh just smiled.
For the unversed, Drew and Hugh had starred together in the romantic musical comedy, Music and Lyrics. Grant is known for starring in a slew of well-loved romantic films such as Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually among other movies.
Grant is currently seen in the Timothee Chalamet-starrer Wonka. The film released in cinemas on December 8.