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Every Christmas, there’s one film that never fails to make a comeback, and even after 22 years, it remains a classic that’s often quoted and reimagined.
Released in 2003, this festive romantic comedy dazzled audiences with its ensemble cast, weaving together multiple storylines that eventually connected in heartwarming ways.
Memorable moments, such as the famous cue card confession and emotional airport reunions, have become timeless scenes that fans love to recreate annually.
Since the film’s debut, its actors have pursued a variety of paths, ranging from achieving Hollywood fame to choosing a more low-key lifestyle.
While some have expanded their influence beyond the movie industry, others have opted to retreat from the public eye entirely.
In the spirit of the festive season, the Daily Mail has ranked the stars by their reported wealth – all the way up to the number one spot.
It’s a film guaranteed to return to our screens every Christmas and, 22 years on, it’s still endlessly quoted and recreated (pictured Hugh Grant)
In the spirit of the festive season, the Daily Mail has ranked the stars by their reported wealth – all the way up to the number one spot (pictured Keira Knightley)
Kris Marshall – £1.4M
Since Love Actually, Kris has carved out a successful TV career
After playing Colin Frissell, he went on to star in hit sitcom My Family, where he played Nick Harper for five seasons
Since Love Actually, Kris has carved out a successful TV career.
After playing Colin Frissell, he went on to star in hit sitcom My Family, where he played Nick Harper for five seasons.
The 52-year-old later took on a role in Murder City, before landing one of his biggest parts to date as DI Humphrey Goodman in Death in Paradise – a role he played from 2014 to 2017.
Following his exit from the crime drama, Kris reprised the character in the spin-off series Beyond Paradise.
According to JustJared, Kris is now worth a reported $2 million (£1.4M).
Thomas Brodie-Sangster – £2.2M
Thomas shot to fame as a child star and has gone on to develop a diverse career in film, television and voice acting
Thomas, now aged 35, played the part of a young boy called Sam who developed a crush on his classmate
Thomas, 35, played the part of a young boy called Sam who developed a crush on his classmate.
He shot to fame as a child star and has gone on to develop a diverse career in film, television and voice acting.
He gained widespread recognition for his role as Newt in The Maze Runner film series from 2014 to 2018.
He also starred in the critically acclaimed TV series Game of Thrones as Jojen Reed.
He has lent his voice to Ferb in the animated series Phineas and Ferb in the UK version, and narrating audiobooks and other projects.
He continues to work steadily in both film and television, with roles in projects like The Queen’s Gambit, where he played Benny Watts.
Thomas reportedly has a net worth of $3 million (£2.2M).
Denise Richards – £2.9M
Denise Richards has had a highly successful career after Love Actually
She had showed up at Heathrow Airport and gave Tony a kiss while greeting him
Denise, 54, only featured in the Christmas classic briefly as Carla, the sister of Harriet.
She showed up at Heathrow Airport in the final scene and gave Tony, played by Abdul Salis, a kiss while greeting him.
The American actress has had a highly successful career, appearing in shows such as Two And A Half Men and Blue Mountain State, as well as her own self-titled reality show in 2008.
She also held a number of roles on the big screen, including in Scary Movie 3, American Satan and The Housekeeper.
Denise is now worth a reported $4 million (£2.9M).
Sienna Guillory – £3.7M
Sienna went on to play Jill Valentine in the Resident Evil film series, appearing in Resident Evil: Retribution
She played Jamie’s cheating girlfriend in Love Actually, has continued to build a steady acting career since her role in the festive hit
Sienna, 50, who played Jamie’s cheating girlfriend in Love Actually, has continued to build a steady acting career since her role in the festive hit.
She went on to play Jill Valentine in the Resident Evil film series, appearing in Resident Evil: Retribution.
Sienna also starred in the thriller Meg 2: The Trench and in the thriller Meg 2: The Trench.
According to reports, she has a net worth of $5 million (£3.7M).
Ivana Milicevic – £4.4M
Ivana has appeared in major films, including James Bond: Casino Royale, where she gained international recognition
Ivana, 51, appeared in a minor role as Stacey, one of the American dreamgirls.
Since then, she has appeared in major films, including James Bond: Casino Royale, where she gained international recognition.
She also starred in the sci-fi drama The Astronaut’s Wife and took on a leading role in the romantic comedy Head Over Heels.
Beyond films, she has built a steady career in TV, appearing in series such as Banshee and Shameless.
She is now worth a reported $6 million (£4.4M).
Shannon Elizabeth – £5.2M
Following the festive hit, Sharon has became widely recognised for her role as Nadia in American Pie and Scary Movie
The actress is now worth a reported $7 million (£5.2M)
Shannon, 64, played Harriet, a roommate of the American dreamgirls encountered by Colin.
Following the festive hit, she became widely recognised for her role as Nadia in American Pie and Scary Movie.
Shannon has also taken on various film and TV projects, including appearances in Love Stinks in 1999 and 2001’s Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The actress is now worth a reported $7 million (£5.2M).
Bill Nighy – £5.9M
Bill has received numerous nominations, including BAFTAs, Golden Globes and SAG Awards, and won a Primetime Emmy for Gideon’s Daughter
Bill, 76, famously played the washed-up rock star Billy Mack in Love Actually where he delivered one of the film’s most memorable storylines
The celebrated actor, 76, famously played the washed-up rock star Billy Mack in Love Actually where he delivered one of the film’s most memorable storylines.
Since the film, Bill has appeared in major franchises such as Harry Potter, playing Rufus Scrimgeour, and Pirates of the Caribbean, where he played Davy Jones.
He has also starred in acclaimed films like About Time and Notes on a Scandal.
The star has received numerous nominations, including BAFTAs, Golden Globes and SAG Awards, and won a Primetime Emmy for Gideon’s Daughter.
According to reports, he is now worth $8 million (£5.9M).
January Jones – £7.2M
January has appeared in TV shows including The Last Man on Earth and Emergence
Left to right: Elisha Cuthbert, January Jones, Kris Marshall and Ivana Milivevic
January, 47, played Jeannie, one of the American dreamgirls, in the movie.
She is best known for her starring role as Betty Draper in the hit series Mad Men.
Since the film, she has appeared in TV shows including The Last Man on Earth and Emergence.
Her recent film credits include X-Men: First Class and The Parts You Lose.
She is now worth a reported $10 million (£7.4M).
Rodrigo Santoro – £7.4M
Rodrigo has starred in blockbuster films like 300 and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle
The Brazilian actor continues to balance Hollywood projects with international film work
Rodrigo, 50, played Karl, Sarah’s devoted co-worker and love interest.
Since then, he’s starred in blockbuster films like 300 and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.
He’s also made his mark on television with roles in Lost and Westworld.
The Brazilian actor continues to balance Hollywood projects with international film work.
He is said to be worth around $10 million (£7.4M).
Laura Linney – £7.4M
Laura went on to gain critical acclaim in series like Ozark and The Big C
Laura, 61, portrayed Sarah, a woman torn between love and family obligations
Laura, 61, portrayed Sarah, a woman torn between love and family obligations.
After the film she went on to gain critical acclaim in series like Ozark and The Big C.
She is the recipient of several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
She also has reviewed nominations for three Academy Awards, five Tony Awards and a BAFTA.
Laura is reportedly worth $10 million (£7.4M).
Alan Rickman – £11.9M
Alan, who passed away in 2016, went on to have a colourful career
In 2016, he died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 69
Alan played a husband called Harry who was struggling with forbidden attraction.
The late actor went on to have a colourful career with iconic roles as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
In 2016, he died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 69.
His net worth is said to have been $16 million (£11.9M).
Chiwetel Ejiofor – £11.9M
Chiwetel went on to achieve global recognition for 12 Years a Slave, earning an Academy Award nomination
Chiwetel, 48, played Peter – the best friend of Andrew Lincoln’s character Mark
Chiwetel, 48, played Peter in the festive hit – the best friend of Andrew Lincoln’s character Mark.
He went on to achieve global recognition for 12 Years a Slave, earning an Academy Award nomination.
He’s also starred in Doctor Strange and The Martian.
Chiwetel is reportedly worth $16 million (£11.9M).
Elisha Cuthbert – £14.9M
In 2020, Elisha was nominated for the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Guest Performance
Elisha, 43, played the memorable character of Carol-Anne in Love Actually.
She went on to star in The Girl Next Door and became a regular on the hit series 24.
In 2020, she was nominated for the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Guest Performance.
She is now worth a reported $20 million (£14.9M).
Martin Freeman – £14.9M
After Love Actually, Martin gained fame for The Hobbit trilogy, Sherlock and Fargo
Martin, 54, played John, one of the professional body doubles working in the adult film industry
Martin, 54, played John, one of the professional body doubles working in the adult film industry.
After Love Actually, he gained fame for The Hobbit trilogy, Sherlock and Fargo.
He is reportedly worth $20 million (£14.9M).
Colin Firth – £18.6M
Actor Colin has won an Oscar for The King’s Speech and appeared in the Kingsman series
In 2011, he was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and appeared in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world
Colin, 65, famously portrayed heartbroken writer Jamie in the festive movie.
Since then, he has won an Oscar for The King’s Speech and appeared in the Kingsman series.
In 2011, he was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and appeared in Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
He is said to be worth around $25 million (£18.6M).
Andrew Lincoln – £22.4M
Andrew’s breakthrough came with The Walking Dead, where he played Rick Grimes for years
The star played the character Mark, who famously declared his love with cue cards for Juliet
Andrew, 52, played the character Mark, who famously declared his love with cue cards for Juliet (Keira Knightley).
His breakthrough came with zombie apocalypse series The Walking Dead, where he played Rick Grimes for years.
In 2019, he was cast in and filmed in the drama Penguin Bloom, his first role since The Walking Dead.
Andrew is reportedly worth $30 million (£22.4M).
Emma Thompson – £29.9M
Emma has since starred in Saving Mr Banks, Cruella and Late Night, while also working as a screenwriter
Emma is said to be worth $40 million (£29.9M)
Emma, 66, played a wife called Karen who was navigating a difficult marriage.
She has since starred in Saving Mr. Banks, Cruella, and Late Night, while also working as a screenwriter.
The star has won multiple Oscars and BAFTAs, balancing acting with activism.
She is said to be worth $40 million (£29.9M).
Billy Bob Thornton – £33.6M
Billy Bob went on to star in popular films such as Bad Santa and its sequel, and appeared in dramas including Friday Night Lights and The Judge
Billy Bob, 70, played a supporting role connected to the American Dreamgirls
Billy Bob, 70, played a supporting role connected to the American Dreamgirls.
He went on to star in popular films such as Bad Santa and its sequel, and appeared in dramas including Friday Night Lights and The Judge.
From 2016 to 2021, he played Billy McBride in the Amazon legal series Goliath, which earned him a Golden Global Award for Best Actor.
Most recently, he played Tommy Norris in the Paramount series Landman.
Billy Bob is reportedly worth $45 million (£33.6M).
Claudia Schiffer – £52.3M
Since Love Actually, Claudia continued her supermodel career, appearing in fashion campaigns and high profile runway shows for the likes of Chanel, Versace and Mango
The beauty, who appeared as one of the dreamgirls in the movie, is said to be worth around $70 million (£52.3M)
Claudia, 55, appeared as one of the glamorous dreamgirls.
Since Love Actually, she continued her supermodel career, appearing in fashion campaigns and high profile runway shows for the likes of Chanel, Versace and Mango.
The beauty is said to be worth around $70 million (£52.3M).
Keira Knightley – £59.8M
After her role in the move, Keira went on to have a hugely successful acting career.
Keira, 40, played Juliet who was the newlywed wife of Peter.
After her role in the move, she went on to have a hugely successful acting career.
She became a global star with her role as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise which became one of the most successful film series of all time.
She went on to earn critical acclaim for films such as Atonement, Pride & Prejudice, Anna Karenina, and The Imitation Game, receiving multiple Oscar nominations.
Keira is said to be worth around $80 million (£59.8M)
Liam Neeson – £89.7M
After the film, Liam went on to reinvent his career as an action star.
Liam, 73, played Daniel, a grieving widower finding love with Karen’s friend.
After the film, he went on to reinvent his career as an action star.
His performance in 2008’s Taken transformed him into a box office favourite, leading to a string of thrillers including Non-Stop, The Grey, and Unknown.
According to reports Liam is worth $120 million (£89.7M).
Rowan Atkinson – £112.2M
Since Love Actually Rowan has continued performing as Mr. Bean and starred in comedy films like Johnny English
The beloved actor played the hilariously over-the-top gift wrapper
Rowan played Rufus, the hilariously over-the-top gift wrapper.
Since then, he’s continued performing as Mr. Bean and starred in comedy films like Johnny English.
He is said to be worth $150 million (£112.2M).
Hugh Grant – £112.2M
Following the film, Hugh starred in romantic comedies such as Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Music and Lyrics
He joins Rowan in first place with a net worth of $150 million (£112.2M)
Hugh played David, the charming Prime Minister.
Following the film, he starred in romantic comedies such as Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Music and Lyrics.
In recent years, he earned critical acclaim for performances in A Very English Scandal, The Undoing, and Paddington 2.
He joins Rowan in first place with a net worth of $150 million (£112.2M).
