Let’s be honest, for years, Hugh Grant was the guy we all thought would never settle down. The Hollywood heartthrob was known for his charm and good looks, but when he met Anna Eberstein, everything changed. Fans were shocked when this romantic lead from movies like Notting Hill found his real-life happily ever after with the Swedish film producer. And guess what? Even Hugh himself couldn’t believe it.
From Bachelor to Family Man: Hugh's Surprising Transformation
Back in February 2020, during an interview with Virgin Radio, Hugh opened up about his bachelor days and how wrong he was about love and family. He admitted, “Well, I was wrong, I was just plain wrong.” He even talked about how he used to roll his eyes at the thought of having kids. But then, reality hit him like a ton of bricks. “People would say, ‘Oh Hugh, you don’t understand it,’ and they were absolutely right,” he confessed. Parenthood turned out to be something he never expected but cherished deeply.
The Love Story: How Hugh and Anna Found Each Other
Now, here’s the real kicker—Hugh wasn’t just dating Anna, he was falling head over heels for her. On June 18, 2021, Hugh took to Twitter to clarify a wild rumor that had been circulating online. Someone sent him a screenshot showing a Google search result claiming he married Anna for passport reasons. Hugh, ever the witty one, shot back with, “No I didn’t, @Internet. I married her because I love her.” That’s right, folks. Love was the reason, pure and simple.
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Building a Family Together
Their love story began around 2012, according to reports. By September that year, Hugh and Anna welcomed their first child together, a son named John. But their family journey didn’t stop there. Over the next few years, they continued to grow their family. In March 2015, Anna gave birth to their second child, a daughter, and then, three years later in December 2018, they welcomed their third child. While the couple has chosen to keep the names of their younger children private, it’s clear that family is their top priority.
Settling Down: The Wedding That Surprised Everyone
Just months before welcoming their third child, Hugh, who also shares two children—daughter Tabitha and son Felix—with his ex, Tinglan Hong—made things official with Anna. In May 2018, the couple quietly tied the knot at a registrar's office near their home in London. No big fanfare, just a simple and meaningful ceremony to celebrate their love.
A Grateful Heart: Hugh's Reflection on Marriage and Fatherhood
Fast forward to today, and Hugh couldn’t be happier with his decision to settle down. In 2018, he told Today, “I should have done it before. I’m just lucky. I’ve got a great wife. I love her.” It’s a far cry from the days when Hugh thought marriage was “nonsense.” Now, he sees it as a “nice, cozy thing to do” and appreciates the warmth and love it brings to his life.
The Golden Globe-winning actor also shared with People TV how fatherhood has been the “nicest thing” that’s ever happened to him. He gushed, “It’s just lovely to have all that love around. Suddenly you love someone more than yourself. It’s unheard of in my case, and they love you back. It’s all enchanting.”
Meet Anna Eberstein: The Woman Who Stole Hugh's Heart
So, who exactly is this woman who turned Hugh Grant’s world upside down? Scroll through the gallery below to learn more about Anna and the life she shares with Hugh. From her career as a film producer to her role as a loving mother, Anna has proven to be the perfect partner for Hugh. Love really does change everything, doesn’t it?
