Julia Roberts has reunited with Notting Hill director Richard Curtis, 26 years on from the romantic comedy’s premiere on the weekend.

The actress, 57, is currently in the UK as she attended the 30th birthday party of Richard’s daughter Scarlett Curtis.

Writer Scarlett had told her fans how she ‘wanted to burst’ and felt ‘so loved’ as she shared a glimpse from her celebrations. 

In a video posted to her Instagram stories, Julia and Richard could be seen smiling as they caught up with one another.

The old pals sung along to a group rendition of Carole King classic You’ve Got A Friend whilst cuddled up in the corner of the room.

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Julia Roberts has reunited with Notting Hill director Richard Curtis , 26 years on from the romantic comedy's premiere on the weekend

Julia Roberts has reunited with Notting Hill director Richard Curtis , 26 years on from the romantic comedy’s premiere on the weekend

The actress, 57, is currently in the UK as she attended the 30th birthday party of Richard's daughter Scarlett Curtis

The actress, 57, is currently in the UK as she attended the 30th birthday party of Richard’s daughter Scarlett Curtis

In a video posted to her Instagram stories, Julia and Richard could be seen smiling as they caught up with one another

In a video posted to her Instagram stories, Julia and Richard could be seen smiling as they caught up with one another

Julia also used her visit to London to attend this year’s Soccer Aid as the Hollywood actress was spotted at Old Trafford for the charity match. 

Notting Hill grossed an impressive $368million at the box office following its release and was received well by critics.

The flick also bagged three nominations at the 57th Golden Globe Awards including for Best Actress for Roberts’ portrayal of Anna Scott.

However, despite its roaring success, Julia refused to return to the role for a planned sequel over the proposed storyline.

Richard, 68, explained how her character was set to divorce William Thacker, who was played by Hugh Grant.

‘I tried doing one with Notting Hill where they were going to get divorced,’ Richard said. 

‘Julia [Roberts] thought that was a very poor idea.’

When previously asked about revisiting any of his previous films, the About Time director said he was satisfied with his work on Red Nose Day and Comic Relief, where he wrote mini-sequels to Love Actually.

Despite its roaring success, Julia Roberts refused to return to her role as Anna Scott for a planned sequel of Notting Hill

Despite its roaring success, Julia Roberts refused to return to her role as Anna Scott for a planned sequel of Notting Hill

Richard, 68, explained how her character was set to divorce William Thacker, who was played by Hugh Grant, which Julia didn't agree with

Richard, 68, explained how her character was set to divorce William Thacker, who was played by Hugh Grant, which Julia didn’t agree with

‘I don’t think so,’ he told IndieWire. ‘We did those mini-sequels to Love Actually, and those satisfied me.’

Meanwhile, Julia previously opened up on her initial reservations about playing the lead role in the romcom. 

The Oscar winner told Vogue that she struggled with the character, who is a hot-tempered Hollywood actress.

Speaking to Curtis, for Vogue, Julia said: ‘Honestly, one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do was [Notting Hill], playing a movie actress. I was so uncomfortable!

‘I mean, we’ve talked about this so many times, but I almost didn’t take the part because it just seemed—oh, it just seemed so awkward. I didn’t even know how to play that person.’

Her discomfort with the character went beyond the acting, as Roberts also had issues with her costume.

She said that she ‘loathed’ being dressed as a glamorous movie star.

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