The Cast of ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’.Photo:Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock;
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“If anyone asks if you want to seeFour Weddings and a Funeral, just say ‘I do,’ " was the closing line from PEOPLE’s review about this 1994 film, which critics called a “charming” movie that “never loses its froth or its footing.“Thirty years later, it still delights, thanks to the work of leadsHugh GrantandAndie MacDowellas somewhat star-crossed maybe-sorta lovers who continue running into one another at … four weddings and a funeral.Grant would later saythe film “changed my life,” after first thinking it would be a “giant turkey,” he toldIndieWirein 2023. “It was the beginning of a happy friendship with [screenwriter] Richard Curtis, and I’ve always had the greatest respect for [director] Mike Newell who taught me things I use to this day.“Here, as the film celebrates 30 years since its release, catch up with the cast ofFour Weddings and a Funeral,then and now.
“If anyone asks if you want to seeFour Weddings and a Funeral, just say ‘I do,’ " was the closing line from PEOPLE’s review about this 1994 film, which critics called a “charming” movie that “never loses its froth or its footing.”
Thirty years later, it still delights, thanks to the work of leadsHugh GrantandAndie MacDowellas somewhat star-crossed maybe-sorta lovers who continue running into one another at … four weddings and a funeral.
Grant would later saythe film “changed my life,” after first thinking it would be a “giant turkey,” he toldIndieWirein 2023. “It was the beginning of a happy friendship with [screenwriter] Richard Curtis, and I’ve always had the greatest respect for [director] Mike Newell who taught me things I use to this day.”
Here, as the film celebrates 30 years since its release, catch up with the cast ofFour Weddings and a Funeral,then and now.
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Hugh Grant as Charlie
Hugh Grant in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Stephan F Morley/Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Boris Streubel/Getty Images
Stephan F Morley/Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Boris Streubel/Getty Images
As Charlie, who tries his best not to fall for American magazine editor Carrie, he charmed audiences — and his costar Andie MacDowell. “He’s truly masterful with flirtation and self-deprecation,” she told PEOPLE years later.
In the three decades since, Grant has gone on to an endless stream of popular movies and series, includingLove Actually, Notting Hill, Florence Foster Jenkins, The Undoingand most recently,Wonka,earning him a handful of Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe Award nominations along the way (he won one of the latter forFour Weddings).
Off-screen,the 63-year-old is married toSwedish producerAnna Ebersteinand is father tofive young children.
02of 10Andie MacDowell as CarrieAndie MacDowell in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Gramercy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesModel/actressAndie MacDowellplayed Carrie, the object of Charles' affection. “The script was so good,“she toldTodayof the film’s success in early 2024. “When we were shooting I saw a little clip, and it wasn’t from my performance, but [I said], ‘This is good.’ “Already known for ’80s and ’90s favoritesGroundhog Day, Sex, Lies and Videotape, St. Elmo’s FireandGreen CardwhenFour Weddingscame out, MacDowell has since gone on to starring roles in everything fromMultiplicityandMichaeltoCedar Coveand more recentlyMaid,which co-stars her actress daughterMargaret Qualley. She is alsoa longtime L’Oréal Paris spokesperson.In addition to Margaret — who ismarried to Jack Antonoff—MacDowell, 65, is momto Justin and Rainey Qualley with ex-husband Paul Qualley.
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Andie MacDowell as Carrie
Andie MacDowell in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Gramercy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Gramercy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
Model/actressAndie MacDowellplayed Carrie, the object of Charles' affection. “The script was so good,“she toldTodayof the film’s success in early 2024. “When we were shooting I saw a little clip, and it wasn’t from my performance, but [I said], ‘This is good.’ "
Already known for ’80s and ’90s favoritesGroundhog Day, Sex, Lies and Videotape, St. Elmo’s FireandGreen CardwhenFour Weddingscame out, MacDowell has since gone on to starring roles in everything fromMultiplicityandMichaeltoCedar Coveand more recentlyMaid,which co-stars her actress daughterMargaret Qualley. She is alsoa longtime L’Oréal Paris spokesperson.
In addition to Margaret — who ismarried to Jack Antonoff—MacDowell, 65, is momto Justin and Rainey Qualley with ex-husband Paul Qualley.
03of 10Simon Callow as GarethSimon Callow in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 2023.Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock ; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesA veteran of the stage and screen, Simon Callow took a comedic turn as Charles' friend Gareth, who(SPOILER)is eventually the subject of the titular funeral.His work earned him his second BAFTA nomination for best actor in a supporting role, and helped continue to open doors to films includingShakespeare in Loveand another Grant rom-com,Notting Hill,in addition toAngels in Americaand more recentlyThe WitcherandHawkeye.Callow, now 74, wed partner Sebastian Fox in 2016.
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Simon Callow as Gareth
Simon Callow in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 2023.Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock ; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images
Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock ; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images
A veteran of the stage and screen, Simon Callow took a comedic turn as Charles' friend Gareth, who(SPOILER)is eventually the subject of the titular funeral.
His work earned him his second BAFTA nomination for best actor in a supporting role, and helped continue to open doors to films includingShakespeare in Loveand another Grant rom-com,Notting Hill,in addition toAngels in Americaand more recentlyThe WitcherandHawkeye.
Callow, now 74, wed partner Sebastian Fox in 2016.
04of 10James Fleet as TomJames Fleet in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImageAnother actor who came up through theater, James Fleet starred as Tom, another friend in Charles' circle.Four Weddingswas one of the actor’s first feature films; he’s since gone on toSense and Sensibilityand 2004’sThe Phantom of the Operamovie musical in addition to a handful of voice roles, the popular British seriesCoronation Streetand more recently,Bridgertonand itsQueen Charlottespinoff(he’s King George III).Off-screen, the 71-year-old is married to actress Jane Booker, with whom he has one child.
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James Fleet as Tom
James Fleet in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage
Another actor who came up through theater, James Fleet starred as Tom, another friend in Charles' circle.
Four Weddingswas one of the actor’s first feature films; he’s since gone on toSense and Sensibilityand 2004’sThe Phantom of the Operamovie musical in addition to a handful of voice roles, the popular British seriesCoronation Streetand more recently,Bridgertonand itsQueen Charlottespinoff(he’s King George III).
Off-screen, the 71-year-old is married to actress Jane Booker, with whom he has one child.
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Rowan Atkinson as Father Gerald
Rowan Atkinson in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Neil Mockford/FilmMagic
Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Neil Mockford/FilmMagic
Before stealing scenes as a hilariously flustered Father Gerald, comedic actor Rowan Atkinson was already well known to English audiences as the beloved Mr. Bean on the small and silver screens. In the same year asFour Weddings,he also voiced Zazu inThe Lion King,bringing him to an even broader audience.
In real life, the two-time BAFTA winner (an eight-time nominee), 69, has two children with ex-wife Sunetra Sastry and one with partner Louise Ford.
06of 10Kristin Scott Thomas as FionaKristin Scott Thomas in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesKristin Scott Thomas starred in Prince’s 1986Under the Cherry Moonand another Hugh Grant vehicle,Bitter Moon,before joining this cast as Charles' heartsick friend Fiona (who gets a hilarious happy ending). She won a BAFTA for her supporting role in the movie, her first of five nominations.Since then, she’s scored an Oscar nomination forThe English Patientand an Emmy nom for her guest role onFleabag.She won her first SAG Award in 2002 as part of the ensemble ofGosford Park.In addition toher extensive film work, she’s received theater honors on both London’s West End and New York City’s Broadway for her stage acting.Thomas, 63, has three children with her ex, Dr. François Olivennes.
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Kristin Scott Thomas as Fiona
Kristin Scott Thomas in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and now.Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images
Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images
Kristin Scott Thomas starred in Prince’s 1986Under the Cherry Moonand another Hugh Grant vehicle,Bitter Moon,before joining this cast as Charles' heartsick friend Fiona (who gets a hilarious happy ending). She won a BAFTA for her supporting role in the movie, her first of five nominations.
Since then, she’s scored an Oscar nomination forThe English Patientand an Emmy nom for her guest role onFleabag.She won her first SAG Award in 2002 as part of the ensemble ofGosford Park.In addition toher extensive film work, she’s received theater honors on both London’s West End and New York City’s Broadway for her stage acting.
Thomas, 63, has three children with her ex, Dr. François Olivennes.
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John Hannah as Matthew
John Hannah in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 2023.Gramercy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Dave Benett/Getty Images
Gramercy Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Dave Benett/Getty Images
As another member of Charles' crew and Gareth’s partner, John Hannah gave a heartfelt performance as the ultimately heartbroken Matthew.
Now 61, he has two children with his wife, actress Joanna Roth.
08of 10David Bower as DavidDavid Bower in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 1995.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; ShutterstockFour Weddings and a Funeralwas David Bower’s first film; in it, he played Charles' brother David, who is deaf, just like the star himself.He joined many of his castmatesfor a 2019 reunionin honor of Red Nose Day, though has otherwise kept busy off-screen; as of 2010 he was serving as creative director of theSigndance Collective.In an interview with BBCthat same year, he said he still gets recognized as “Hugh Grant’s brother from time to time.“He added that he felt it was “enlightened” that screenwriter Richard Curtis wanted an actor who is deaf to play the part of David.“People ask me why I gave up film acting,” he continued. “I didn’t give it up. I just couldn’t find the parts. I’m hoping that one day deaf actors will be able to play all kinds of parts, not just deaf people.”
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David Bower as David
David Bower in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 1995.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Shutterstock
Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Shutterstock
Four Weddings and a Funeralwas David Bower’s first film; in it, he played Charles' brother David, who is deaf, just like the star himself.
He joined many of his castmatesfor a 2019 reunionin honor of Red Nose Day, though has otherwise kept busy off-screen; as of 2010 he was serving as creative director of theSigndance Collective.
In an interview with BBCthat same year, he said he still gets recognized as “Hugh Grant’s brother from time to time.”
He added that he felt it was “enlightened” that screenwriter Richard Curtis wanted an actor who is deaf to play the part of David.
“People ask me why I gave up film acting,” he continued. “I didn’t give it up. I just couldn’t find the parts. I’m hoping that one day deaf actors will be able to play all kinds of parts, not just deaf people.”
09of 10Corin Redgrave as HamishCorin Redgrave in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 2008.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave M. Benett/Getty ImagesA member of the famed Redgrave family of actors (his sisters wereVanessaand Lynn), Redgrave was a well-established theater, television and movie star when he stepped into the part of Carrie’s fiancé, Hamish.He never stopped working in the years following, appearing in everything from Kate Winslet’s 2001 movieEnigmato an episode ofShamelessin addition to theater performances ofKing Lear, De ProfundisandTrumbo.Redgrave died in 2010 at age 70 after battling a number of health issues. His death came just one year after the sudden death of his niece,Natasha Richardson, and weeks before his sister Lynn died of complications from breast cancer.Twice married, he had four children.
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Corin Redgrave as Hamish
Corin Redgrave in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in 2008.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave M. Benett/Getty Images
A member of the famed Redgrave family of actors (his sisters wereVanessaand Lynn), Redgrave was a well-established theater, television and movie star when he stepped into the part of Carrie’s fiancé, Hamish.
He never stopped working in the years following, appearing in everything from Kate Winslet’s 2001 movieEnigmato an episode ofShamelessin addition to theater performances ofKing Lear, De ProfundisandTrumbo.
Redgrave died in 2010 at age 70 after battling a number of health issues. His death came just one year after the sudden death of his niece,Natasha Richardson, and weeks before his sister Lynn died of complications from breast cancer.
Twice married, he had four children.
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Charlotte Coleman as Scarlett
Charlotte Coleman in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and in the 1990s.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images
Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection; Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images
Charlotte Coleman portrayed Charles' platonic roommate Scarlett, opening the movie in a scramble to get him to the church on time.
On Nov. 14, 2001, Coleman died at home in London after suffering an asthma attack. She was 33.
source: people.com
