What the celebs are talking about this week

“It was 20 years ago, and the world has changed a lot, but I also think that part of the charm of the film was the fact that some of the love stories and the characters weren’t perfect. They admitted – or we saw – their flaws, their insecurities. That’s what made it so human.”

Martine Mccutcheon (above), whose character faced disgraceful body shaming in Love Actually, reflects on how the film stands up to today’s standards. Frankly, we’ve seen Christmas Poinsettias that have aged better.

“Join the club. I did a signing to which nobody came to, except a guy who wanted to buy some Scotch tape and thought I was the help.”

Bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood, has reassured a debut author who was devastated when only two people attended her book launch. We all need to start somewhere.

“It’s been very nostalgic to put up our first tree since she died 14 months ago. To everyone who has lost someone and is going through their first Christmas without them... I wish you all the courage that it takes. While it is sad it is also incredibly life enhancing and memory charged.”

Richard E Grant on facing Christmas without his wife, Joan, since her death. It’s such a hard time of year for anyone grieving a loved one but thank you, Richard, for reminding us to focus on the joyful memories.

“If I’m a little riled by small things, I can be pretty nasty. In restaurants, for example, if a waiter messes up, instead of being sympathetic, I can be quite snide. It’s partly my family. They were all a bit like that.”

Actor Simon Callow on his worst characteristic. Well, Simon, they do say the apple never falls far from the tree – but also try not to sweat the small stuff. Life is just too short.

“I look at my peers – Cate Blanchett, Olivia Colman, Helen Mirren – and I envy all the opportunities you get to showcase your talent again and again.”

The incredible Michelle Yeoh, 60, on finally being tipped for her first Oscar nomination. About time, too!