Julia Roberts Turned Down a 'Notting Hill' Reunion Due to a Divorce Plot

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Iconic rom-com duo Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant turn down a 'Notting Hill' reunion over a controversial divorce plot twist

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Director Richard Curtis revealed he wanted to revisit the iconic 'Notting Hill' characters in a short film for charity, but Roberts nixed the idea, calling it 'a very poor idea'
Fans were eager for a nostalgic 'Notting Hill' reunion, but the A-list stars ultimately passed, leaving Hollywood buzzing about what could have been

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Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Notting Hill