It’s that time of the year to sit down for the annual re-watch of Love Actually again.
While many films struggle to become a Christmas classic, the Hollywood hit instantly grabbed the hearts of Brits up and down the country. The heart-warming rom-com brilliantly depicts a range of scenarios many of us face over the holidays.
But at risk of making you feel old, the beloved movie is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Many of the actors have gone on to star in some incredible shows, including starring in Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Bridget Jones’ Diary.
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Yet one familiar face may surprise you with their impressive achievements two decades on. To mark the film’s memorable milestone, Daily Star has taken a deep dive into where Harry’s mistress is now. Let’s take a look.
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Loyal fans of the film will remember her as the brunette beauty played the role of temptress Mia who stole the heart of Alan Rickman’s character Harry. Actress Heike Makatsch arguably plays the most hated character in the film after the sexy receptionist desperately tried to have an affair with her married boss.
It is never fully disclosed in the film if Harry cheated on his wife Karen (played by Emma Thompson), however the storyline certainly left audiences full of anger and heartache. Towards the end of the film, Karen finds a necklace in her husband’s coat pocket and assumed it’s for her.
She finally discovers the truth when she opens her Christmas present from her husband to find that it’s a Joni Mitchell CD. Audiences were left heartbroken as Emma’s character broke down in the bedroom before putting on a strong front for her children.
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In the final few scenes, the scantily clad Mia is seen proudly wearing the necklace. While fans held out hope that Harry didn’t go through with the affair, script editor Emma Freud confirmed that they definitely did.
The incredible actress hails from Dusseldorf, Germany and was best known for her role as Dr Lisa Addison in Resident Evil before her starring role in the 2003 Christmas favourite. The actress famously dated James Bond star Daniel Craig for seven years after they met on the set of the romantic drama Obsession.
The film followed a messy love triangle between two men and a woman. When their relationship came to an end in 2004, Heike went on to meet her husband Max Schroder, a musician in German indie band, Tomte.
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The star has gone on to star in a range of English and German TV and film projects. But she didn’t limit herself to the stage and screen, she also turned her hand to music.
Back in 2009, the Hollywood star, 50, released an album with her husband. In 2013, the actor starred in a film adaptation of the best-selling novel, The Book Thief which was received rave reviews from critics online.
Heike has since ditched Mia’s famous blunt bob in favour of her honey blonde tresses which perfectly frame her face. The actor is a regular face at many of the star-studded fashion shows all over the globe.
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She now shares two daughters with her doting husband. The actress regularly delights her loyal legion of fans with glamorous snaps on her Instagram feed where she looks worlds away from her onscreen character.
Most recently, the movie star posed up a storm in a sizzling swimsuit in the heart of Germany. She also delights fans with a series of stunning snaps from her glamorous photoshoots.
Heike has also become a powerful activist shares her thoughts on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. We can’t wait to see what she gets up to next.
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