Ethan — The Holiday Character Profile

About Ethan

Amanda's ex-boyfriend and a film composer who cheats on her, prompting her to end their relationship and seek a fresh start. His actions serve as the catalyst for the home swap.

Character Facts

Played by

Edward Burns

Appears in

The Holiday (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Ethan — Romantic Ex Boyfriend — Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz)

  Amanda's cheating ex-boyfriend who broke her heart

• Ethan — Romantic Ex-Boyfriend — Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet)

  Iris's ex-boyfriend who cheated on her

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• Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet)
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• Arthur Abbott (Eli Wallach)
• Norman (Shelley Berman)
• Ben (John Krasinski)
• Jasper Bloom (Rufus Sewell)
• Kissing Couple (Alex O'Loughlin)
• Ernie (Bill Macy)
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