It is quite creepy': Keira Knightley flagged stalkerish' aspects while shooting Love Actually
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In the controversial placards scene in 'Love Actually', Keira Knightley reflected on the dissonance she felt, noting the scene's slightly stalkerish aspect, saying, "I do remember that, my memory is of Richard, who is now a very dear friend, of me doing the scene, and him going, No, you're looking at [Andrew] like he's creepy, and I'm like [in a dramatic whisper], But it is quite creepy." Knightley highlighted the need to adjust her demeanor to make it less unsettling.
While discussing the iconic scene, Knightley expressed her initial reaction as a teenager, stating, "I mean, there was a creep factor at the time, right? Also, I knew I was 17. It only seems like a few years ago that everybody else realised I was 17.' This reveals her awareness of the scene's implications even at such a young age.
Despite the surrounding discussions, Knightley affirmed her fondness for 'Love Actually', stating, "I’m still fond of the film and amazed by its longevity," highlighting the enduring popularity of the movie despite varying public perceptions of its themes.
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