December 24th 2023.
Heike Makatsch is now totally unrecognisable, 20 years on from the iconic release of Love Actually. Back in 2003, she famously played Mia, Alan Rickman's office mistress for whom he bought a necklace that left Dame Emma Thompson heartbroken.
Mia was known for her trademark black bob, knee-high boots and mini skirts. We also remember her for her classic line to Harry: "I don't want something I need. I want something I want – something pretty", before Harry splashed out on the gold locket.
Fast forward to today, and the German movie star looks remarkably different. At the age of 52, Heike now rocks long, blonde locks. She's also appeared in other films such as Resident Evil and The Book Thief.
Unlike many of her co-stars, Heike has kept a low profile since Love Actually. She has also earned an International Emmy Award for best actress in 2006, and served on the jury of the Goldene Kamera awards in 2017.
In 2012, she became a face of French cosmetics company L'Oréal. As of 2022, she lives in Berlin and shares glimpses into her life on social media, such as glamorous holiday snaps and photoshoots. On top of that, Heike is known for her activism, recently advocating for a ceasefire amid the Israel war.
Love Actually has solidified itself as a Christmas classic, propelling the likes of Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Martine McCutcheon to fame. Whereas Heike Makatsch has chosen to remain largely out of the limelight.
Now, two decades on from the movie's release, it's safe to say that Heike looks worlds away from her younger self. We can't help but wonder what Mia would make of it all.
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