: William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a humble bookstore owner in the Notting Hill neighborhood of London, has his life turned upside down when world-famous actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) walks into his shop.

: William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a divorced owner of a travel bookstore in London's Notting Hill neighborhood, has his quiet life upended when world-famous American actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) enters his shop. A chance encounter involving spilled orange juice leads to a kiss and an improbable, complicated romance that must navigate the pressures of global fame and invasive paparazzi. Key Characters : William Thacker : The reserved, charming bookstore owner. Anna Scott : The world's most famous movie star.