Title: Viral TikTok Sparks Panic Over Hugh Grant’s Age in Love Actually Before Fans Discover the Truth

A recent video circulating on social media has caused a collective gasp among fans of the holiday classic Love Actually. The content creator claimed with total disbelief that Hugh Grant was only 33 years old when he played the British Prime Minister in the film.

This assertion immediately horrified viewers, many of whom felt the actor looked significantly more mature and “weathered” than a typical person in their early thirties. The idea that he was so young while portraying such a senior figure led to a brief existential crisis for millennials in the audience.

@helsmcp How old do you think Hugh Grant was in Love Actually? How old ??!!! Guess!!! #millennials #eldermillennial #age #howold #aging ♬ original sound – Helen McPherson

Fortunately, the internet detectives quickly stepped in to correct the record. Commenters pointed out that Grant was born in 1960, meaning he was actually 42 or 43 when the movie was released in 2003.

The confusion likely stemmed from his role in Four Weddings and a Funeral, where he truly was 33 years old. Once the ten-year difference was clarified, the collective panic began to subside, though many noted he was still quite young for a head of state.

Part of the misconception also comes from how the movie frames his character. The script treats him as an older statesman, with a DJ calling him a “golden oldie” and other characters implying he has a long romantic history behind him.

Tell us if you were surprised by how old the actor really was in the comments.