Love Actually

Summarize the plot to “Love Actually”

"Love Actually" intertwines several love stories and explores different facets of love, all set around Christmas in London:

1. **Prime Minister** - New PM David (Hugh Grant) develops feelings for his assistant Natalie, but faces a political scandal involving her.

2. **The Wedding** - Newlyweds Juliet (Kiera Knightley) and Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discover that Peter's best friend Mark (Andrew Lincoln) has unrequited love for Juliet, leading to an awkward but ultimately heartwarming confession.

3. **The Writer** - Jamie (Colin Firth) finds refuge in rural France after his girlfriend betrays him, where he meets and falls for his Portuguese housekeeper, Aurelia (Lúcia Moniz), overcoming a language barrier through shared understanding and kindness.

4. **The Lake** - Sarah (Laura Linney) loves Karl (Rodrigo Santoro), a coworker, but her brother's mental health issues keep her from pursuing a relationship, showing the sacrifices love sometimes demands.

5. **The Sexually Charged** - Harry (Alan Rickman) is tempted into buying jewelry for someone other than his ever-doting wife Karen (Emma Thompson), highlighting temptation and forgiveness in long-term relationships.

6. **The American** - Self-proclaimed 'fat' American writer John (Martin Freeman) finds an unexpected attraction with Judy (Joanna Page), the stand-in for sex scenes in a film shoot he's on, showcasing body image and intimacy.

7. **The Ex** - Harry's executive assistant Mia (Heike Makatsch) seduces him, creating a subplot about infidelity.

8. **The School Kids** - Young Sam (Thomas Sangster) develops an innocent crush on a girl who's about to leave the country, leading to a tender storyline about first love.

9. **The Aging Rock Star** - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy), trying to revive his pop career, offers a funny, lovable look at a self-absorbed man who surprisingly ends up alone but content.

10. **The Lonely** - Colin Frissell (Kris Marshall) decides to flee to America for love, only to find an improbable and comedic love triangle with three American women.

11. **The Real Marriage Proposal** - A touching and famous scene where Daniel (Liam Neeson) helps his stepson Sam win over his crush at the airport with a card and signs.

The film culminates at Heathrow Airport where various characters reunite, emphasizing the theme that "Love Actually is all around." Despite some contentious elements (like its treatment of stalking and infidelity) and criticism over diversity, the film's charm, heartfelt moments, and the ensemble cast create a memorable exploration of love's myriad forms.