AFTER 20 years, one scene in the Christmas classic film “Love Actually” continues to strike a chord with viewers – Hugh Grant’s Prime Minister speech.
And with Christmas just around the corner, fans of the film are sure to be hearing the Prime Ministers memorable monologue once again.
Hugh Grant starred as the Prime Minister in Love ActuallyUniversal Pictures
What is Hugh Grant’s Love Actually speech?
Hugh Grant’s Love Actually speech is from a scene in the film when his character David addresses the press in 10 Downing Street.
It comes at the end of a friction filled visit from the US President, who makes unwelcome advances on David’s love interest Natalie – played by Martine McCutcheon.
In the press conference, the President is asked if it’s been “a good visit”, and he responds: “Very satisfactory indeed.
“We got what we came for, and our special relationship is still very special.”
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But David doesn’t really agree with him, and goes onto make a moving speech about everything that’s great about Britain.
Without further adieu, here it is in full.
“I love that word relationship. Covers all manners of sins, doesn’t it? I fear that this has become a bad relationship.
“A relationship based on the President taking exactly what he wants, and casually ignoring all those things that really matter to Britain.
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“We may be a small country, but we’re a great one too.
“Country of Shakespeare, Churchill, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter, David Beckham’s right foot, David Beckham’s left foot, come to that.
“A friend who bullies us is no longer a friend. And since bullies only respond to strength, from now onward I will be prepared to be much stronger.
“And the President should be prepared for that.”
Who plays the US President in Love Actually?
Billy Bob Thornton played the US President in Love Actually.
The actor, filmmaker and musician has also starred in a number of other film titles, including in Armageddon, Bad Santa and Bad Santa 2.
Billy Bob Thornton played the US President in Love ActuallyUniversal Pictures
Aside from the world of acting, Thornton has released four solo albums and is the vocalist of the rock band the Boxmasters.
He has also been very vocal about his distaste for celebrity culture, choosing to keep his life out of the public eye – however, this has proven unavoidable in certain cases, such as his marriage to Angelina Jolie.
The pair married in 2000 and quickly became known for their eccentric displays of affection, which included wearing vials of each other’s blood around their necks.
However, their marriage hit the rocks just two years later with the couple going their separate ways in 2002 and divorcing year later.
Aside from his marriage to Angelina Jolie, Thornton has been married five times and has four children by three women.