Hugh Grant's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Hugh Grant. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Hugh Grant is a celebrated English actor known for his early roles as a charming and vulnerable romantic lead. He has successfully transitioned into a character actor, earning numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award. His contributions to film have resulted in a global gross of approximately US$3 billion as of 2018. In 2022, Time Out recognized him as one of Britain's 50 greatest actors.
1979: Galsworthy Scholarship
In 1979, Hugh Grant won the Galsworthy scholarship to New College, Oxford, to study English literature.
1994: Four Weddings and a Funeral Release
In 1994, "Four Weddings and a Funeral" was released with Hugh Grant as the protagonist, becoming a huge success and making him an international star.
1994: Breakthrough with Four Weddings and a Funeral
In 1994, Hugh Grant became a star with Richard Curtis's romantic comedy "Four Weddings and a Funeral", winning the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
1996: Won damages from News (UK) Ltd
In 1996, Hugh Grant won substantial damages from News (UK) Ltd over a "highly defamatory" article published in January 1995.
1999: Starring in "Notting Hill"
In 1999, Hugh Grant starred alongside Julia Roberts in "Notting Hill", a romantic comedy written by Richard Curtis. The film surpassed "Four Weddings and a Funeral" as the biggest British hit in cinema history and received generally positive reviews.
2002: Starring in "About a Boy"
In 2002, Hugh Grant starred in "About a Boy", a film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel. He received his third Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
2003: Starring in "Love Actually"
In 2003, Hugh Grant headlined the ensemble comedy "Love Actually" as the British Prime Minister. The film was a major international box office success.
2006: Honorary César
In 2006, Hugh Grant received an Honorary César award.
April 2007: Accepted damages from Associated Newspapers
On 27 April 2007, Hugh Grant accepted undisclosed damages from Associated Newspapers over claims made about his relationships with former girlfriends in tabloid articles.
June 2007: Assault charges dropped
On 1 June 2007, charges against Hugh Grant for alleged assault were dropped due to "insufficient evidence".
2016: Starring in "Florence Foster Jenkins"
In 2016, Hugh Grant played St. Clair Bayfield in "Florence Foster Jenkins", directed by Stephen Frears and starring Meryl Streep. His performance received rave reviews and award nominations.
February 2018: Mirror Group Newspapers apologised and paid damages
On 5 February 2018, Mirror Group Newspapers apologized to Hugh Grant and other public figures, and Grant accepted a six-figure sum to settle a High Court action. He donated the payout to the press campaign group Hacked Off.
2018: Box Office Success
As of 2018, Hugh Grant's films had grossed nearly US$3 billion worldwide, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2018: Return to television with "A Very English Scandal"
In 2018, Hugh Grant returned to television screens after 25 years in the BBC One miniseries "A Very English Scandal", receiving widespread praise and multiple award nominations.
2019: Recognition for performance in Paddington 2
In 2019, Hugh Grant's performance in "Paddington 2" was ranked as the 22nd greatest movie performance of the decade by IndieWire. He received a London Film Critics' Circle Award for Supporting Actor of the Year
October 2020: Starred in HBO miniseries The Undoing
In October 2020, Hugh Grant starred in the HBO miniseries "The Undoing", opposite Nicole Kidman and Donald Sutherland. Although the miniseries received mixed reviews, Grant's performance was highly acclaimed, earning him multiple award nominations. Film critic Caryn James said Grant has the "richest part" and added, "He sharply defines Jonathan as a slippery character, and walks the line expertly to keep us off guard.
2022: One of Britain's Greatest Actors
In 2022, Time Out magazine listed Hugh Grant as one of Britain's 50 greatest actors of all time.
April 2024: Settled case against News Group Newspapers
In April 2024, Hugh Grant announced that he had settled a case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), publisher of The Sun, over claims of phone tapping and burglary. Grant said he "did not want to accept" the "enormous sum of money" he had been offered to settle.
2024: Guest appearance in The Regime and starred in Unfrosted
In 2024, Hugh Grant guest appeared in HBO's "The Regime" and played a fictional version of Thurl Ravenscroft in "Unfrosted". Grant was nominated for Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for "The Regime" and his performance in "Unfrosted" was also praised.
2024: Starred in the A24 horror film Heretic
In 2024, Hugh Grant starred in the A24 horror film "Heretic". Grant received positive reviews, including nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
