Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant's iconic film Notting Hill completes 25 years. The film was helmed by Richard Curtis and remains one of the most iconic romantic comedies of all time. Here's a look at some lesser-known facts about the film. 

Julia Roberts was the first and only choice

Julia Roberts was the "one and only" choice for Anna Scott, although makers did not expect her to accept. Her agent told her it was "the best romantic comedy she had ever read."

Not based on Julia Roberts

While Roberts played a version of herself in the film, director Richard Curtis stated that Anna Scott was a hybrid of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

Hugh Grant's house in the film

The house with the blue door where William (Grant) lives is a real residence

What's in a name ?

Throughout the movie, Anna never says William's name, either in conversation, or when addressing him directly.

First choices

Director Roger Michell and writer Richard Curtis both said Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts were the first choices for the roles of William Thacker and Anna Scott.

Why Notting Hill?

Director Richard Curtis chose Notting Hill as the movie's setting as he lived there and knew the area well. 

Julia Roberts' voice

Hugh Grant walked around the set complaining that Julia Roberts' voice was "significantly lower" than his. At first, Grant's voice was higher than usual because he was nervous.

Kissing Julia Roberts

Hugh Grant, in jest, was critical about kissing Julia Roberts because of her large mouth. He said she had "such a large mouth" and "was aware of a faint echo as I was kissing her." Roberts had no ill will toward Grant for the comments, and has said she is willing to work with him again.