About 14 years after the original Love Actually, the beloved characters return in a short sequel created for the UK charity event Red Nose Day. Titled Red Nose Day Actually, this mini-film reunites much of the original cast to give fans a glimpse into where life has taken them. Familiar faces like Juliet, Peter, Mark, Prime Minister David, Natalie, Jamie, Aurélia, Daniel, Sam, Joanna, Billy Mack, and Rufus all make brief appearances. Though only around 15 minutes long, the film captures the warmth, humor, and charm of the original.
Juliet and Peter are shown to still be happily married. Mark, who famously confessed his love for Juliet with cue cards, shows up again—this time revealing he’s married to none other than supermodel Kate Moss. David, still serving as the Prime Minister, is in a happy relationship with Natalie and even delivers a new awkward dance scene—this time to Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” Jamie and Aurélia are raising three children and expecting a fourth. Meanwhile, Sam and Joanna, now adults, have reunited in America, and Joanna travels to London to ask Daniel for his blessing to propose to Sam. Billy Mack is still in the music business, cheekily promoting a new charity single. Rufus, ever meticulous and dramatic, continues his over-the-top gift-wrapping—now working at a Sainsbury’s supermarket.
Though the short doesn’t explore any major conflicts, it does touch on emotional moments. Mark and Juliet’s brief reunion hints at past emotions, as Mark jokes—or perhaps half-confesses—that it’s a “shame” she’s happily married. Most characters still hold on to their classic quirks: David is adorably awkward, Billy remains sarcastic about the state of pop culture, and Rufus continues to turn something simple into a theatrical performance. The short is filled with nostalgia, humor, and touching callbacks, reminding viewers how these characters have evolved but also stayed the same in many endearing ways.
The film closes with a message in line with the Red Nose Day mission—highlighting hope, love, and resilience in difficult times. David delivers a short speech, saying that even in dark moments, “love actually is all around” and that “good’s gonna win.” It’s a sweet, optimistic ending that blends the spirit of the original film with a broader message of kindness and charity. In just a few minutes, Red Nose Day Actually offers fans laughter, sentimentality, and a heartfelt reminder that love—romantic or otherwise—remains at the heart of life.