Posted 3/26/2024, 11:28:00 AM
Hugh Grant Deterred From Politics by 'Terrifying' Online Abuse Despite Earlier Interest
- Hugh Grant considered a career in politics but decided against it due to the abuse politicians face
- He discussed it with his wife's mother, a former Swedish parliament member, who advised against it
- Grant was involved in a 2019 UK tactical voting campaign and faced extreme online abuse from the right
- The abuse was "terrifying" and threatening to his family, making politics unappealing
- Grant stars in the political satire miniseries "The Regime" as a deposed chancellor imprisoned by the new leader