Keira Knightley recently shared that she nearly ended her relationship with husband James Righton due to his unusual eating habits, specifically his preference for cheese on toast. Knightley, who is well-known for her roles in films such as *Love Actually*, revealed during an interview on the Dish podcast that she issued an ultimatum to Righton, stating, “This is not going to work.”
She explained that Righton, a member of the band Klaxons, was not only limited in his culinary tastes but also had a reluctance to dine out. “He just couldn’t cook — all he ate was cheese on toast,” Knightley, aged 40, recounted. This peculiar habit prompted her to take action, as she felt their relationship could not progress under such circumstances.
To help Righton broaden his palate, Knightley and a close friend devised a plan to introduce him to new dishes. “My oldest friend is a proper old-school bon viveur, we basically trained him,” she explained. They took him out to restaurants, but he often resisted trying new foods, likening his attitude to that of a child. “He used to shut his eyes, and we’d be like, ‘Try it, try it!’,” she recalled. Knightley described his initial reluctance, stating, “He’d be like ‘OK, it’s nice, it’s nice!’” after finally tasting new options.
The couple eventually married in 2013, overcoming the food habits that once posed a challenge to their relationship.
In addition to discussing her relationship, Knightley also touched on her experience with the holiday classic *Love Actually*. Earlier this month, she revealed that she has only watched the film once since its release in 2003 and has little recall of her lines. “I have a ‘delete button’ in my head,” she stated, highlighting her inability to remember specific dialogue when fans ask.
In the beloved film, Knightley portrayed Juliet, a newlywed who discovers that her husband’s best friend, Mark—played by Andrew Lincoln—is secretly in love with her. This revelation culminates in a memorable scene where Mark confesses his feelings using cue cards on her doorstep. Ultimately, Juliet chooses to remain with her husband, Peter, portrayed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Knightley’s candid reflections on both her personal life and her iconic role remind fans of the complexities of relationships and the enduring impact of cherished films.
