All the children of "love actually", then and now
It has been almost two decades since these holiday classes holiday theaters.
"Is the season for your annual viewingLove Actually, The British setCom-Rom holiday which has become a permanent element in pop culture. It's hard to believe that this wonderfully chaotic film 17 years ago struck the theaters now, but it's true. It has been for 17 years that Billy Mack has recorded "Christmas is all around," 17 years since Harry left his necklace for Mia in his coat pocket (go, guy!), And 17 years that the Prime Minister is crushed the historical reconstruction Christmas from school. All this also means that adorable childrenLove Actuallyare well grown now, even if they are a little suspended in childhood, thanks toThis classic holiday. Some of them are still acting, some of them have continued other careers, and at least one of them is not a fan of the film that made them so recognizable. Continue reading to see what theLove Actuallychildren are now like (and what they simmer), and for another famous Christmas movie star who has all grown up, check outThat's what the actor who played Cindy Lou who looks now.
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Then: Thomas Brodie-Sangster like Sam
The true romanticLove Actually,Thomas Brodie-SangsterStolened the star as a young Sam, son-son of Daniel (Liam Neeson), Who is trying to raise him alone after the death of his wife and the mother of Sam at the beginning of the film. Lovestruck Sam, meanwhile, sees its greatest challenge than trying to win one's American classmate, Joanna (Olivia Olson), Through one of the biggest movements of the film.
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Now: Thomas Brodie-Sangster
You do not need to look far to catch up with Burdie-Sangster today. He was only in one of themore spoken on the shows of 2020. Brodie-Sangster, now 30, plays Benny Watts on Netflix chess dramaQueen gambit. His other most famous postLove ActuallyRole is that of Reed on JojenGame of Thrones, and he also played inNanny McPhee, theMaze RunnerMovies, and the mini-seriesImpious.
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Then: Olivia Olson like Joanna
The object of the affections of Sam and the voice that surprised all adults at theLove Actuallyhistorical reconstruction Christmas school was Joanna, played byOlivia Olson.
Now: Olivia Olson
The 28-year-old artist is still and acts while singing. His oldest role is that of Marceline on the animated series acclaimedAdventure time, Who lasted from 2010 to 2018. She published her second album,Nowhere Land, In 2018, and also wroteaAdventure timecomic centered on his character.
AmusingLove ActuallyMade: Olson and Sangster the two sound characters on the animated seriesPhineas and Ferb, Making it an informal meeting Sam and Joanna.
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Then: Lulu Popplewell as Daisy
Lulu Popplewell Daisy played, Karen's daughter (Emma Thompson) And Harry (Alan Rickman) She made an impression that"The lobster" in the game of the Nativity; But not just a premier lobster lobster.
Now: Lulu Popplewell
Today, Popplewell, now 29 years old, is a humorist and musician andshares a lot of work (And cute animal pimples) on its social media.
Earlier this year, she addressed her childhood request to the glory of theAlmost knownpodcast, and then she said she did not regret being inLove Actually, Let's just say she would probably not say yes to today.
"Look, gently that it's spoken, I think it's a movie ***. I think it's badly aged "Popplewell says, Through initiate. "All women are that kind of passive objects. I think there was an article that describes them as passive objects to acquire, and on Rewatching it is not great. »
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Then: William Wadham like Bernie
Marguerite's brother, Bernie, played by the child's actorWilliam Wadham, Seemed to be dealing with an existential anguish of adolescence inLove Actually. He does not get a lot of play like Daisy, but it's because thathilarious scene was cut Final movie.
Now: William Wadham
In real life, Wadham grew up to express himself through music. According to his official website, Wadham (who is now going by Will)fell in love with the compositionWhen he attended Exeter University and now writes music for all types of live performance and media. You can listen to a part of his work onSA SOUNDCLOUD page.
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Then: Billy Campbell as a child in the octopus suit
Credited as "Brother of Natalie's Octopus", "Billy Campbellplayed at the kid who climbs unforgettly to the Christmas competition between the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) and Natalie (Martine McCutcheon) Wear an impressive paper-chew pavilion suit. ("Eight is a leg of Lotta, David.")
Now: Billy Campbell
The latest Campbell Interim Credit is Campbell's latest action credit, but thanks to his godmother, actorKathy Burke, we know what it looks like an adult.
"Do you want to feel old?" She tweeted. "Here isWhich bullpe boy Aka my son, the bill looks like now. "
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