Julia Roberts Hated 'Notting Hill' Script, Called It "Stupid"

Julia Roberts almost turned down one of her most famous roles after her first reaction to the script. The actor initially read the screenplay for "Notting Hill" and thought it was "so f---ing stupid," she has revealed. The 1999 romantic comedy features Roberts as a famous movie star who falls for a London bookstore owner, played by Hugh Grant. However, Roberts decided to read the script a second time. She then changed her mind completely, falling in love with the story. The film became a major global success. It is now considered a classic of its genre. Roberts's change of heart secured her role in a beloved Hollywood hit.