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It's that time of the year again when we all sit down to watch Love Actually, a film that has become a Christmas classic for many Brits. The movie, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, brilliantly portrays various holiday scenarios.
Many of the actors from the film have gone on to star in other popular shows like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Bridget Jones' Diary. However, one actress who played a memorable role in the film has had some impressive achievements over the past two decades. Let's take a look at where Heike Makatsch, who played Harry's mistress Mia, is now.
Fans will remember her as the brunette beauty who stole Alan Rickman's character Harry's heart. Her character, Mia, is arguably the most disliked in the film after she tried to have an affair with her married boss. The film never fully reveals if Harry cheated on his wife Karen (played by Emma Thompson), but the storyline certainly left audiences feeling upset and heartbroken.
Heike Makatsch's character in Love Actually rocked a bruntette bob (Getty Images)
But in real life the actress prefers to wear her hair long and blonde (WireImage)Towards the end of the film, Karen finds a necklace in her husband's coat pocket and assumes it's for her. She finally finds out the truth when she opens her Christmas present from her husband and it's a Joni Mitchell CD. Viewers were left heartbroken as Emma's character broke down in tears in the bedroom before putting on a brave face for her children.
In the final scenes, Mia is seen wearing the necklace with pride. While fans hoped that Harry didn't have the affair, script editor Emma Freud confirmed that they definitely did. The amazing actress comes from Dusseldorf, Germany and was best known for her role as Dr Lisa Addison in Resident Evil before her starring role in the 2003 Christmas favourite.
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The actress famously dated James Bond star Daniel Craig for seven years after they met on the set of the romantic drama Obsession. When their relationship ended in 2004, Heike went on to meet her husband Max Schroder, a musician in German indie band, Tomte.
The star has continued to star in a variety of English and German TV and film projects. But she didn't just stick to acting, she also tried her hand at music. In 2009, the Hollywood star, 50, released an album with her husband. In 2013, the actor starred in a film adaptation of the best-selling novel, The Book Thief which received great reviews from critics online.
Heike Makatsch played one of Love Actually's villains 20 years ago (StudioCanal)Heike has swapped Mia's famous blunt bob for honey blonde locks that perfectly frame her face. The actress is often seen at star-studded fashion shows worldwide. She now has two daughters with her loving husband. The actress regularly shares glamorous photos on her Instagram, looking very different from her on-screen character.
Recently, the film star posed in a stunning swimsuit in Germany. She also shares beautiful photos from her glamorous photoshoots. Heike has also become a strong activist, most recently using her social media platforms to call for a ceasefire amid Israel's bombardment of Palestine.
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