Hugh Grant: “I Was A Very Good Toilet Cleaner” Before Becoming An Actor

It's no secret that actor Hugh Grant is smitten with the beautiful region of Provence in France. In a recent interview on "The Late Show," he gushed about his love for the area and his blissful experiences there. Grant revealed that he owns a house in Provence and considers it the only place where he is truly happy.

Grant described himself as an enchanted middle-class British person who is enamored with everything French, no matter how mundane. He confessed that he even gets excited about buying the head of a cow from the local butcher or shopping at a market that none of the locals frequent. Grant's love for Provence is so strong that the locals eagerly anticipate his arrival, rubbing their hands together in anticipation of taking advantage of his enthusiasm for everything French.

The Road Not Taken

During the interview, Grant also discussed his ambivalence towards acting. While acting seems to have embraced him with open arms, Grant admitted that there were other avenues he could have pursued if he hadn't become an actor. Before his acting career took off, Grant worked in advertising, writing radio commercials for various products. He recalled creating memorable ads for Mighty White sliced bread and Brylcreem, among others.

Grant's path towards acting was not a straightforward one. He had many odd jobs before stumbling upon the world of acting, including a brief stint as a proficient toilet cleaner. Surprisingly, he confessed that he still enjoys cleaning toilets and takes pride in making them sparkling clean.

Choosing Roles and Early Beginnings

When asked about his role selection process, Grant revealed that his very first film was a spontaneous decision that set him on the path to becoming an actor. A group of individuals, including the girl he had a crush on, approached him to star in their amateur film. Initially reluctant, Grant changed his mind when he learned that the girl, Victoria Stead, would also be involved. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his acting career.

Grant's journey from that initial amateur film to his current success as a Rom-Com star has been a remarkable one. Throughout the years, he has become synonymous with charming and witty characters that audiences adore. However, Grant still maintains a sense of humor and humility about his career, even jokingly calling out Stephen Colbert for flubbing the break in their interview.

As the interview drew to a close, Grant left his audience with a lingering curiosity. Despite his success as an actor, one can't help but wonder what other hidden talents and passions lay dormant within this uniquely talented individual. Perhaps, like his love for Provence, there are undiscovered roads that Hugh Grant may yet explore in the future.