It’s been 20 years since Love Actually was released, but fans of the Christmas classic are still discovering new layers hidden in its most memorable moments.
The latest revelation comes from one of treasured actress Emma Thompson’s most heartbreaking scenes.
Watch the video above: TikTokers found heartbreaking details in Love Actually.
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Thompson’s character, Karen, secretly opens a Christmas gift from her husband Harry (Alan Rickman), but discovers it is a Joni Mitchell CD rather than the gold necklace she previously saw him buying. Was.
The devastating discovery brings Karen to tears as she suspects her husband of infidelity.
But eagle-eyed fans have noticed a hidden detail that makes the scene even more poignant.
Karen is wearing red earrings, red lipstick and a red scarf – perhaps a deliberate choice, as she was hoping to receive a gold necklace with ruby red details.
The matching accessories show that she dressed with the necklace in mind, but her hopes were dashed.
Of course, in one of the film’s most infamous subplots it was revealed that the necklace was a gift for Harry’s bubbly co-worker, Mia (Heike Makatsch).
TikToker Cathy at the Nook posted a video The details were shared on social media platforms on Saturday, leading to a frenzy.
“The way she matches her earrings to the necklace, the way she puts it together for the kids, the way she pats the bed. I stand with Emma Thompson,” she captioned the video.
One user responded, “Yes, I’ve always said that having earrings, lipstick, and a cardigan to match is the saddest thing.”
“But how come I never noticed the earrings 😭💔,” said another.
“Wait. What do you mean it matched her earrings?!! 😭😭😭How did I never notice that???” Another one was added.
And one commenter said: “The earrings were what drove me over the edge, I swear 🔥 Every year I go crazy again.”
Released in 2003, Love Actually quickly became a festival favorite and a defining rom-com of the early 2000s.
Written and directed by Richard Curtis (known for his work on Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill), the film weaves together nine interconnected stories of love, heartbreak, and holiday chaos.
The film won hearts around the world with its star-studded cast including Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman, and grossed over $A245 million at the global box office.
