The movie Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell, was released in 1999. It stars Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in the lead roles. William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is a divorced bookstore owner who lives with his quirky roommate Spike (Rhys Ifans) in the trendy Notting Hill neighborhood in London.
One day, Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), a famous Hollywood actress, walks into William's bookstore while filming a movie nearby. William is immediately attracted to Anna, but he isn't sure how to approach her. However, fate brings them together when Anna spills orange juice on William's shirt, and he invites her to his apartment to clean up.
Despite their vastly different lifestyles, William and Anna begin dating. William struggles to adapt to Anna's celebrity status, while Anna tries to escape the constant scrutiny of the paparazzi. Their relationship is tested by several obstacles, including William's ex-wife and Anna's movie career.
As their romance blossoms, William and Anna must navigate the challenges that come with their different worlds. Despite their struggles, they continue to fall deeper in love. However, their relationship is ultimately put to the test when Anna is offered a movie role in the United States, and William is faced with the decision to either let her go or fight to keep her in his life.
Notting Hill is a heartwarming romantic comedy that explores the challenges of love in the face of societal expectations and differences.