Closer (UK)

FOUR WEDDINGS – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Twenty-five years after Four Weddings And A Funeral became one of the biggest British films of all time, the cast have reunited for a Red Nose Day one-off special, to be shown in March. We look back at how the 1994 romcom catapulted them to fame, and what

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Playing the lovelorn Charles was Hugh’s first major role, earning him a BAFTA and Golden Globe. His portrayal of the bumbling, posh Brit set the tone for his career, as he went on to star in the trilogy,

and He also made headlines thanks to his colourful personal life, including fathering five children, his 13-year relationsh­ip with model/actress Elizabeth Hurley and soliciting a prostitute in LA in 1995. Hugh, 58, married Swedish TV producer Anna Eberstein in May this year. Still flying high, he’s been tipped for a Golden Globe for his performanc­e in The former model had just moved into acting in the critically acclaimed

Her character, Carrie, was the object of Charles’ affection in after they kept bumping into each other – once during her own ill-fated wedding to another man – but they get together in the end. In real life, American Andie, 60, is twice divorced with three children, and is living in LA. In more recent years, she’s lessened her workload, mainly making cameo appearance­s in the likes of in 2015 and appearing as a judge in series. John – who played Matthew – is most famous for his iconic performanc­e of WH Auden’s

poem during his deceased partner’s service – perhaps the most heartwrenc­hing moment of

Four years later, the Scot took the lead in

alongside Gwyneth Paltrow – he also met his actress wife, Joanna Roth, on set. The couple live in London with their two children, and John, 56, has become a British TV favourite, as well as having recurring roles as Rachel Weisz’s bumbling brother in film franchise.

Like Hugh, Kristin had bit-parts before

Her quiet portrayal of Fiona and her unrequited love for best mate Charles won her a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA. Two years later, she was nominated for an Oscar for After other major roles in

and Kristin, 58, was awarded an OBE in 2003, and became a Dame in 2015. Divorced from her French ex, she lives in Paris with her three children. Charlotte was 25 when she was cast as the eccentric but adorable Scarlett. Charlotte had previously starred as a child in the TV series Tragically, she suffered from depression and eating disorders and died suddenly in 2011, aged 33, after an asthma attack.

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