'Love Actually' Director Richard Curtis Expresses Regret Over Controversial Scene

Curtis also acknowledges past mistakes in representation and humor in his films, expressing hope for progress.

Richard Curtis, the director of 'Love Actually,' has expressed regret over a scene in the film where a character declares his love for his best friend's wife, calling it 'a bit weird.'
Curtis was surprised to learn that the scene had been dubbed the 'stalker scene' and admitted that he and the team didn't perceive it as such during the making of the film.
Earlier this year, Curtis expressed remorse over the lack of diversity in his films and acknowledged that he and his team 'didn't look outwards.'
Curtis also regretted including fat-shaming jokes in 'Love Actually,' acknowledging that such humor is no longer considered acceptable.
Despite these regrets, Curtis expressed hope that he is making progress and stated that he agrees with most of the criticisms raised by his daughter, Scarlett.