Hugh Grant Calls 'Love Actually' Dance Scene 'Excruciating'

Hugh Grant's dance scene in Love Actually is a fan favourite, but the actor wasn't thrilled about it. '

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Grant, 62, says he "Hate(d)" the idea in an ABC News clip. '

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Grant's prime minister character David dances to The Pointer Sisters' "Jump" at 10 Downing Street. '

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Curtis, 66, tells Sawyer that Grant "Was grumpy" the day they filmed the scene, but "It was a contractual obligation" to do so. '

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"A contractual guillotine," Grant agrees with Sawyer. '

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"I don't even know if I'd have a film career without Hugh," says Curtis, calling Grant his "Luckiest break." '

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In 2017, Grant recreated the scene in a Love Actually mini-sequel set to Drake's "Hotline Bling." " '

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