Hugh Grant is known to not be the biggest fan of his past movies but he has specific issues with his character in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill. The actor recently partook in Vanity Fair ’s “Scene Selection,” where he shared why he thinks his character William Thacker is “despicable.” Grant stars opposite Julia Roberts in the film.

"I just think, why doesn't my character have any balls?" Hugh Grant takes a walk down memory lane as he rewatches scenes from his classic works including 'Love Actually,' 'Notting Hill,' 'Bridget Jones's Diary,

While Hugh Grant usually is quite the charmer in his romantic comedies, the actor explains that his Notting Hill character rubs him the wrong way.

Grant has been negging his own character in the rom-com classic virtually since it was released in 1999. You'd think starring in one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time would help you out in the dating department.

The British actor called his character, bookstore owner William Thacker, “despicable” for the way he treated Julia Roberts’ movie star character, Anna Scott, in the film.

Actor Hugh Grant has admitted he hated his character in 1999 rom-com 'Notting Hill' - calling book store owner William Thacker "despicable" for the way he treated Julia Roberts' movie star character in the film.

Hugh Grant reflects on his character in 'Notting Hill', admitting he finds him despicable and comments on the portrayal of his character's actions in the film.