Elizabeth Olsen, radiant on the London red carpet for her new filmEternity, didn’t hesitate when asked about a beloved cinematic love triangle. Her response? A playful, yet firm, dismissal of a certain charming rogue.
The actress, alongside co-stars Miles Teller, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and John Early, was discussing the complexities of romantic choices when the conversation turned toBridget Jones’s Diary. Olsen’s take was refreshingly direct: Hugh Grant’s character, Daniel Cleaver, was simply “a cheater.”
“He doesn’t really care about her, he cares about himself,” she added with a laugh, revealing a surprisingly strong opinion about a character many find irresistibly roguish. Despite her critique, Olsen confessed a genuine fondness for the film itself, calling it one of her “favourites.”
Eternityexplores a similar theme of choosing between loves – Joan, Olsen’s character, must decide between two husbands, one lost to war, the other a lifelong companion. This prompted a broader reflection on the nature of love and connection.
Olsen believes the pursuit of “perfection” in a partner is a misguided notion, fueled by a culture obsessed with finding the “perfect” everything. She suggests happiness, not a checklist of qualities, should be the true goal in finding a meaningful relationship.
Her perspective extends to the idea of soulmates, acknowledging that life’s unpredictable journey can lead to multiple profound connections. Loss is inevitable, she noted, but doesn’t preclude the possibility of finding love again.
“I believe that people, depending on their life circumstances, could have many loves,” Olsen shared, offering a comforting thought for those who have experienced heartbreak. “I still believe that there are many loves in one lifetime.”
Eternity, a film centered on the enduring power of love in all its forms, arrives in cinemas on November 26th, offering audiences a chance to contemplate their own definitions of a lasting connection.
