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Hugh Grant recently had an emotional outburst on social media after an incident at Heathrow Airport in London on Friday, April 4, which he found upsetting. The British actor, known for his roles in films like Notting Hill, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration. He was traveling with his wife, Anna Eberstein, and their children when an immigration officer questioned their family in a way that Grant found inappropriate.
Grant explained in his post that his entire family shares the same last name, “Grant,” on their passports. However, during their passage through immigration, the officer spoke to his children and then, in a whisper, asked them if Hugh and Anna were indeed their “mum and dad.” This question, which Grant found invasive and unsettling, sparked his anger. He referred to the incident as “intrusive, insulting, and creepy,” making it clear that he felt the officer’s behavior was over the line. However, he didn’t provide any further details about the exchange.
In response to Grant’s complaint, a Heathrow spokesperson clarified that the officers involved were part of Border Force, not Heathrow staff, and that immigration procedures are managed by the UK Home Office. When Page Six attempted to contact the Home Office for comment, they did not receive a response.
Hugh Grant, who married Anna Eberstein in 2018, has three children with her: son John, 12, and daughters Lulu, 9, and Blue, 6. He also shares two other children, Tabitha, 13, and Felix, 11, with his ex, Tinglan Hong.
While Grant’s tweet sparked strong reactions, some social media users sided with the authorities, defending the officers’ actions as part of their duty to ensure safety. One user pointed out that questioning children is a standard procedure to prevent human trafficking or kidnapping, urging Grant to consider the broader context. Another suggested that Grant might have misinterpreted the officer’s concern, advising him to rethink the situation and see it from a safety perspective rather than feeling offended.