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Young Photos of Hugh Grant

Let's travel back in time to look at Hugh Grant through the years.

British actor Hugh Grant, at home in London, 1988.
Hugh Grant at home in London, 1988.

Hugh Grant is one of Hollywood's best-known actors for his roles as the endearing and funny love interest in some of the most iconic rom-coms of the '90s. 40 years ago, Grant made his cinematic debut in the 1982 film Privileged, a student production at the University of Oxford, where the actor also studied English Literature. From there, he went on to pursue small comedy gigs on television. Eventually, his acting resumé kept on growing after landing a role in the film Maurice, a film that gave him the recognition of the best-actor prize at the 1987 Venice Film Festival.

The major turning point in Grant's career was Four Weddings and a Funeral, the Oscar-nominated film that earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor. The film, plus his highly publicized relationship with Elizabeth Hurley, catapulted Grant's career, and his sex symbol status, landing him roles in more romantic comedies that would go on to be iconic such as Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary, Love, Actually, and more. 

Since they say that nostalgia is good for the soul—probably—feed yours with some throwback photos of a young Hugh Grant.

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Filming 'Maurice' on location at King's College, Cambridge, 1986.
'Maurice,' 1987.
'La Nuit Bengali' in 1988.
British actor Hugh Grant, at home in London, 1988.
'Till We Meet Again,' 1989.
On the set of 'Impromptu,' 1990.
'The Changeling' of the BBC drama series 'Performance,' 1993.
'Four Weddings and a Funeral' premiere in London, May 1994.
Hollywood Women's Press Club's 54th Annual Golden Apple Awards, 1994.
Hugh Grant at a charity football event, 1994.
Cannes Festival, 1995.
The Sydney Movie Premiere of 'Mickey Blue Eyes,' 1995.
Red Nose Day, 1995.
'City Hall' New York City premiere, 1995.
Hugh Grant arrives from New York City on June 18, 1995.
Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley in Cannes, France, 1996.
Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, 1995.
'Extreme Measures,' 1996.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Hurley, Hugh Grant, and Michael Apted, 1996.
7th Annual Enviromental Media Awards, 1997.
Richard Gere's Exhibition at Hamiltons Gallery, 1998.
Dunhill Polo match, 1999.
58th Golden Globe Awards, 2001.
Premiere of 'About A Boy,' 2002.
The 74th Annual Academy Awards, 2002.
'Two Weeks Notice' photocall in Cannes, 2002.
'About a Boy' promotion in Spain, 2003.
'Two Weeks Notice' UK premiere, 2003.

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