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'Love Actually' Director Addresses People Finding Cue Card Scene Stalkerish

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Richard Curtis addresses the divisive cue card scene from the beloved holiday rom-com 'Love Actually', surprising fans with his reflections years later.
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  • Curtis admits he didn't realize just how 'cringey' Mark's fixation on his best friend's wife Juliet came across until well after the film's release, shocking audiences who long debated the scene's morality.
  • The director now acknowledges the scene could be seen as 'stalkerish', marking a notable shift from his previous defense of the character's actions, which have been widely criticized as inappropriate over the years.
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