Hugh Grant launched his career as a reliable rom-com heartthrob — but says filming comedies is a 'miserable process'

Hugh Grant at the "Heretic" premiere and as Daniel Cleaver in "Bridget Jones's Diary."

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• Hugh Grant called filming comedies a "miserable process."
• In the 1990s, he cemented his status as the go-to rom-com heartthrob.
• Grant is best known for films including "Notting Hill," "Love Actually," and "Bridget Jones's Diary."

Hugh Grant launched his acting career with romantic comedies such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Nine Months," and "Notting Hill" ...