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‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ Star Reveals Body-Ruining Mistake

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June 3, 2026 · 7:36 PM

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Mike Segar / REUTERS For most My Best Friend’s Wedding fans, the “Say a Little Prayer” scene may be the most memorable part of the 1997 film. But for actor Rupert Everett, it’s the damage his body endured from preparing to play George Downes that he’ll never forget. Everett, then in his late thirties, starred alongside Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz in the feel-good rom-com. The 6-foot-4 Englishman’s character, George, is gay but pretends to be engaged to Jules Potter (Roberts)