Harry & Karen's Story (Emma Thompson & Alan Rickman) | Love Actually 20th Anniversary | RomComs

Watch Karen and Harry's (Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman) heart-breaking story from Love Actually.
Celebrating Love Actually's 20th anniversary.
What is Love Actually (2003) about?
Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. It features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous film and television projects. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place one month later. The film stars Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy and Martin Freeman.
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[@pringlebatch]

Just as a side note, that necklace is effing *hideous*

[@tonita88]

Agree haha and i think that was the point. It was a careless choice. He didn't think much about it when he picked it which also reflects what he thinks of his secretary, a careless choice. Compare that to the depth of his Joni CD gift which was because he cared to remember something his wife loved. The irony of him not seeing and acknowledging his deep love for his wife is such a tragedy.

[@nanarousse73]

Yes....yes...my thought exactly.

[@lozpopo]

For the early 2000s when the film was made it wasnt that bad 😅😅

[@MelanieNichols-ej5py]

Thank you--not pretty at all.

[@natassae]

It matches the girlfriend 😅😂

[@annadavis8278]

I can sympathize with her because she's right. When you find out the one you love is cheating on you, you do feel like a fool. But, it's almost unbearable when you realize they don't care they hurt you - that's my story.

[@hockallz2157]

Correct. He doesn't care, makes it all the worst

[@sarawang1257]

Oh, I feel so sorry for you. Please make some choice, choice that will be good for you.

[@Mav86asian]

Her problem (Emma Thompson and her character) was that she looked and dressed like a 65 year old grandma, when she was actually in her early 40s in this storyline (and her actual age at the time). Many people in early 40s still dressed and looked very attractive and young. Both in western and asian nations.

[@DIVIPI9]

@@Mav86asian So? Is that a reason for him to cheat? Adultery is adultery. There is no justification for it, even if your wife or husband look terrible. It is not difficult to talk to each other before it goes so far. The problem is in the heart of the one cheating. People change, they not always look good, sometimes they let themselves go, they get sick or do not take care of themselves. This is part of life. What are you gonna do then? Find another model? That one WILL have his/her weak moments for sure. And then what, run off again?

[@TheNobnob]

​@@Mav86asian But that's no excuse to cheat and you know it.

[@nixie6077]

God her last line really hits home. That's what makes cheating so awful. To the person who was cheated on, the one who stayed loyal and loving, it really does feel like their whole life became a sham. Especially when they're kids involved and you have to now make a choice knowing that it'll impact everyone around you. If you stay, you will be permanently unhappy. If you leave, you will have taken the home from the kids, as the divorce always leaves you with less and now kids have two unhappy homes to go to. How awful. It's one thing to cheat on a young, unattached person who will have the chance to meet someone new and likely better, but doing it to your life partner who gave you their youth and kids, who spent all their lives by your side just to shatter it all for lust? How unforgivable.

[@kikeara]

The bedroom scene! What a wonderful! Emma Thompson acting is superb, no scream, no break things, the way she fixes the blanket, pure acting ❤

[@helenmcfarland2997]

No one can cry like Emma - did you see her and Anthony Hopkins in “Remains of the Day”? Superb ❤

[@DIVIPI9]

The other woman/man you invest in while being married will eventually become ordinary in your eyes as well just as the one you are married to. The problem is in your heart. Fascinating how people have time and energy to invest in adulterous relationship but have no time and energy to invest in their own. Ruining people's lives for a couple of moments of pleasure. Foolish!

[@missliberty10]

💯

[@TrueWalker88]

The sad thing is that even when the cheater fully realizes that, does their healing and comes full circle, the damage is already done. It takes an incredible effort to move beyond it.

[@jolajolcia2342]

Emma Thompson is just brilliant. No matter how many times I see this part I can’t stop crying 😭

[@estellehillermann7650]

Such dignity. I ran onto the lawn at 1 am blubbering like an idiot. 😢🇿🇦

[@spazmataz8334]

I kept hoping that Harry would surprise us and pull the the necklace from his pocket and give it to his wife.

[@starlingswallow]

When Emma is in her bedroom and is trying not to break down....I loose it every single time. When this came out, I was in an abusive marriage that was hellish. I was severely neglected and our business got all my ex's attention. It was the "mistress". This scene...I _felt_ her pain in my bones. The pain of rejection, hurt, betrayal, heartbreak.....😢😢😢 So many times I'd go into the bathroom to cry....and try to pull it together. Thousands of times I put a smile on my face and acted like all was OK, when it was so far beyond OK. I won't ever do that again. Stuffing how you feel is the highest form of self betrayal.

[@starlingswallow]

Emma is waaaaaay more beautiful than the "other".

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

When respect is no longer being served, leave the table 🙏❣️

[@sheridynb]

rowan is such a talent in his roles. never fails to be absolutely hilarious

[@roadrollerdio565]

Emma Thompson is brilliant of course, but can we please take a second to appreciate Rowan Atkinson at the counter? His increasingly ridiculous gift-wrapping sequence has me dying of laughter every time!!

[@ApollyonCruiser]

We can only take time in the Flashiest of Flashes. Prontissimo. Tis but the work of a moment.

[@hockallz2157]

I hate how he never once says "I'm sorry, "

[@eurusholms]

Сказал

[@hrae91]

Mr. Bean, Professor Snape and Professor Trelawney in one movie

[@ernestinehemingway7799]

the bedroom describes their relationship, dull, browned off, small bed, old fashioned wood furniture, handed down Loyd Loom chair, Sainsbury plastic bag in the corner, clothes on hangers not in their ‘right’ place, headboard with its back to the window (light, illumination!) completely flat bed, neat, undisturbed, her awful frumpy clothes. This is such a clever scene no wonder it is shown regularly, a masterclass of symbolism in visual clues. Joni Mitchell’s plaintive lament for her lost innocence is hammering this home. Emma Thompson’s portrayal of Karen’s epiphany, quiet muted distress, the pathos of the scene, a superlative performance, still moving today.

[@mattyd3079]

Great comment. The only thing i like in the bedroom is the chair! 😂 but i would probably put it in a sun room

[@jennievivi]

Very interesting indeed. Thank you for your input.

[@madz2013]

Ok but honestly that necklace is HIDEOUS

[@gail4101]

I have watched “Love Actually” quite a few times as I purchased it on Amazon Prime…these are my two favorite actors with their awesome abilities to portray a character…Alan Rickman portrays a middle aged man who has a coworker throw herself at him…he does rise above it in the end but it’s hard to watch… just one vignette in this movie of different lives intersecting…in real life Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman were lifelong friends in the truest sense of the word…

[@amyforsberg7482]

He did not resist, the EP's of the movie tells us that he does cheat with her.

[@paulinelambert7780]

You see Mia getting out of a messy bed and putting the necklace on. I think it's quite obvious how she received it and what happened.

[@cloud__99]

@@paulinelambert7780 How have I watched this movie approximately 200 times and never noticed this 😅

[@lesliebegazo4342]

SIEMPRE creí que la dejaba coquetear pero JAMÁS tuvo NADA con ella, es realmente decepcionante leer esto. Osea sí se metió con ella?, ¡Qué horror!.

[@user-cb2uf1dc8p]

Удивительные Актеры...Люблю!!!

[@dostagirl9551]

I always wondered what happened to this couple and a quick search revealed a tweet from the wife of the director which stated that “They stay together but home isn’t as happy as it once was.” How sad.

[@annab9994]

It’s a bit strange, because at the end of the movie we clearly see them being separated, at the airport scenes.

[@maryapple7108]

​@@annab9994she probably stayed with him for the sake of their children. I like to imagine she left him once they reached adulthood.

[@romainequiver8909]

She stayed, knowing life would always be a little bit worse...

[@callumbarrington898]

Harry's note on Karen's present ('sorry I'm such a grumpy bugger') was actually written by Alan Rickman.

[@lemorab1]

I wonder if Emma Thompson kept that note. I hope so.

[@FFS10001]

He had lovely handwriting.

[@FreeDuprey]

I heard Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman were close friends in real life, so that'd make sense.

[@valeriesheehan4401]

Love Alan Rickman but will never forgive him for breaking her heart. Emma Thompson is a superb actor

[@JB-ew5wc]

They are both amazing actors.

[@mariagandara497]

I have to admit that was not my favorite part of the movie I don't know how she Held it all Together I felt so sad For Her it made me Cry 😢😢😢😢

[@It_is_sama]

Me too

[@mariaalfaro5870]

i HAVE CRIED SO SO MANY TIMES OVER EMMA'S THOMPSON ACTING. IT IS SOOOOO PAINFUL. AND THE OTHER WOMAN WAS NOT EVEN BEAUTIFUL.

[@FreeDuprey]

Thank you! It was heartless and she had no appeal, fashion sense, and was not even beautiful.

[@Leaveitalone1382]

That sort of forwardness was quite unattractive

[@hunaahassan]

Emma is way more attractive tbh

[@saregreenwood9113]

If she was beautiful would it be more acceptable? I don't understand what beauty has to do with it.

[@globetrotting2628]

@@saregreenwood9113 No, if she were beautiful, it wouldn't be more acceptable, but there would be a better reason behind the affair. Everyone loves beauty.

[@juniorlsdmusic]

Moral of the story: say no to gift wrap and do it yourself😂 also don't cheat.

[@missliberty10]

Well she handled the situation like the lady she was ,but it was heart breaking ,to think you are safe but turns out your not ,he didn't cheat but given the change he would have and they both know .

[@bumblebeebea]

He did cheat. He gave Mia the necklace and when she puts it on, in her bedroom, it looks like she's just slept with him.

[@TheSilk661]

This broke my heart for her, so brilliantly acted.

[@JustGie]

I am really crying right now! Omg!! Thats soooo heartbreaking! 😭

[@buckwheatusfeatus4825]

Emma Thompson cries, then I cry. So relatable.

[@eeya1832]

Emma is just so good, absolutely great acting

[@TrustJesus333]

Have heard this real-life story so many times in my many decades. Always heart-breaking.😢

[@deirdreloughran8258]

It happened to my parents I haven't spoken to my father in over twenty years he lost his wife his daughter and six beautiful grandchildren

[@TrustJesus333]

@@deirdreloughran8258 Sincerely sorry that happened to you and your family.😢

[@deirdreloughran8258]

@@TrustJesus333 thankyou so much it was difficult at the time but we have had a wonderful close family since and love each other deeply sending you warmest blessings

[@TrustJesus333]

@@deirdreloughran8258 So happy that you and your family made the best of that heart-breaking situation! Thank you.❤️ May God bless you and your family continuously and abundantly!

[@deirdreloughran8258]

@@TrustJesus333 and the same to you and yours warmest regards from northern Ireland 🍀

[@gillchambers9008]

great film great actors

[@annab9994]

How stupid it is to loose your family for this…

[@wilhelmscream6919]

I can imagine an argument for it not being utterly and objectively wrong to pursue someone who's in a relationship but i simply can't get behind it when there are small children in the picture.

[@cloud__99]

I wouldn’t make it depend on the children tbh. The only situation I can ever see it being okay is if the person is obviously unhappy or the relationship is broken down. But at that point you might as well just separate because the kids can usually tell anyway that something is wrong. It’s not nice to live in a home with unhappy parents. Otherwise if you’re interested or you can tell the other person is interested I think it’s okay to express that but with the clear understanding that nothing further happens until the other relationship has ended. And Mia is just next level creepy homewrecker lol.

[@oldageisdumb]

No, there is no situation where it isn’t wrong. Not one single situation. If it’s a bad relationship then the person needs to leave their spouse before pursuing others. Please don’t start thinking there is ever a time where this could be justified because that’s an unjustifiable rabbit hole.

[@wilhelmscream6919]

@@oldageisdumb Just to clarify, i was talking about a single person pursuing someone who is already in a relationship. Not a person in a relationship cheating on/betraying the trust of their partner.

[@oldageisdumb]

@@wilhelmscream6919 Oh I understood. Just because you aren’t the married/committed person doesn’t make you any less of a crappy human being. You are still a cheater, make no mistake about it. You can try to sugarcoat it in your mind to make yourself feel better but you are ABSOLUTELY just as guilty

[@wilhelmscream6919]

@@oldageisdumb "If his love is real he got ta handle competition" :D

[@birgithauschild597]

Ein wunderbarer Film ❤

[@lanebashford3982]

What bothered me most of all is the "girlfriend" is so cheap and scummy. She has no class and making a beeline for a married man is just tacky. And he fell for her anyway. Men!

[@claredeniz6075]

It was on a plate no questions asked and I suppose he was flattered by the attention.Emma and Alan talk about this 'no time for each other' sort of marriage in a you tube interview which is how this film marriage had become. They were caught up in getting children off to school and all sorts of things just running the home and the romance and excitement had been shoved in a corner for some while. It is a very interesting You Tube interview

[@user-uh8ym7cr2r]

Aww live it ❤

[@aurorhalfblood5534]

Alan Rickman ❤

[@frozen-0]

Always..severus snape ❤

[@amsc6657]

Imagine Harry gift wrapping for Snape😂

[@Vinterfrid]

Imagine you writing a comment that makes sense. 🙄

[@cherrytraveller5915]

@@Vinterfridhow do you not know that is reference to the part Alan Rickman played in Harry Potter. Duh 🙄

[@marcomezzi9494]

Emma Thompson top

[@antoinettecornish747]

Wow ☹️

[@uscgalpha91]

I’ve been in her shoes at Christmas. Being used after I provided everything for my family. I then made the dedication to move on..no regrets

[@marinakaye8284]

What does he say after she outs him "God I'm so ...... a classic fool" ? Is it, "over her" ??

[@mochimochi7669]

I think he says “I’m so in the wrong”

[@riaanpotgieter475]

😢❤🌹

[@arassi2710]

❤

[@nicolevaladier9138]

Quand la confiance est partie ....tout part en fumée 🌬️🌬️🌬️

[@claudiarovan9276]

C'est ça, je connais la situation

[@shaikmohiddin4397]

It didn't worth travel here from FB video clip Of MR.Bean Gift wrapper to Find out he is cheating on her at KZbin.😮

[@eeveequeen15]

So, I love Selena Gomez in the same way she loves her favorite singer. Selena is actually the one who helped me better my self-esteem. I would see the CD as in he paid attention with what I said about my favorite artist. Even though we know he was cheating, the assumption of the necklace not being for her just because she opened the CD is a bit of a reach. The necklace could be for his mother or sister. My point is that if you don't mention a nice necklace, but you see one, but it isn't for you, that isn't because he's cheating.

[@sheridynb]

absolutely gross. will never not feel and sympathize for karen

[@HA-in1me]

Not a movie I would want to suffer watching...but yes I guess she is a good actrice, he was a good one too. Too much attention to self-pity or stupidity?

[@itsme2084]

Weird to listen to heike speak english

[@janewasson4845]

And think of the disease he could've gotten.

[@kesy1897]

About 10 years ago or more i hated Mia for almost breaking the family. Now i'm watching and it's like "how on earth you could blame her?!" Imagine this man as yr boss OMG

[@bumblebeebea]

I'd LOVE him as my boss ❤❤

[@draganakrunic6787]

Ružna mu je i žena i ljubavnica.

[@draganakrunic6787]

"Opasnnnica",dobila ogrlicu.