Are you a Gryffindor? Muggle-born? A real Potterhead? Then this is exactly your thing and you already know who we are talking about – Rupert Grint. Born on August 24th, 1988, he enchanted us all as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series. It’s as if he was destined to be Ron, and he forged an unbreakable bond with Harry and Hermione that became legendary. As the most lovable, funniest and most innocent member of Gryffindor, he gave us gems like “Why spiders? Why couldn’t it be ‘Follow the Butterflies’?” to “My girlfriend is snogging someone else!” – unforgettable dialogue. Rupert Grint talks about his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series and says it was “pretty overwhelming”.
On his birthday, let’s raise our wands to Rupert Grint, the wizard who made us all say “Bloody brilliant!” Watch it here.
One of the most iconic moments comes from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone when Ron exclaims with his mouth full, “She needs to get her priorities right!” after Hermione shows off her extensive knowledge of spells. This sentence perfectly sums up Ron’s laid-back approach to life and his immediate friendship with Harry.
Rupert Grint in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (Image credit: X)
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsRupert’s delivery of “Why spiders? Why couldn’t it be ‘Follow the Butterflies’?” is a fan favorite. His fear of spiders is portrayed in a hilarious way here, adding a lighthearted note to an otherwise tense situation. It’s a line that sticks and shows Ron’s relatable and lovable personality.
Rupert Grint in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (Image credit: X)
Ron’s jealousy of Harry’s fame is hilariously displayed in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when he quips, “Yeah, I’m still here.” The performance is so spot on that you can’t help but laugh at his frustration. Rupert’s ability to add humor to Ron’s insecurities made the character even more popular. ‘Harry Potter’ stars Rupert Grint and Afshan Azad reunite 19 years after their Yule Ball date; actress says ‘he still hasn’t asked me to dance’ (view pictures).
Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Image credit: X)
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceRupert shines again with the line, “My girlfriend is snogging someone else!” His over-the-top reaction to the drama of teen romance is pure comedy gold, capturing the awkwardness of growing up.
Rupert Grint in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, (Image credit: X)
But perhaps one of the most heartwarming moments Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1when Ron says, “We’ll stand by you no matter what.” This sincerely delivered sentence shows how deep Ron’s loyalty is and how strong their friendship is.
Rupert Grint in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (Image credit: X)
Rupert Grint’s portrayal of Ron Weasley gave us some of the most memorable and witty lines in film history. As we celebrate his birthday, these quotes remind us why Ron and Rupert will always have a special place in our hearts. Happy birthday, Rupert!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on August 24, 2024 08:10 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com.)
