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.

The movie "Notting Hill" melted hearts in the 90s. But now lead actor Hugh Grant, of all people, is making headlines with a shocking revelation.

Plenty of people loved Hugh Grant’s character in the 1999 rom-com “Notting Hill,” but Grant is not one of them.

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.

Whenever I’m flicking the channels at home after a few drinks and this comes up, I just think, ‘Why doesn’t my character have any balls?'” he said. “There’s a scene