You must be missing out big time if you’ve never seen the iconic romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. This movie, released in February 2003, tells the story of Andie Anderson (played by Hudson), a magazine columnist who decides to write an article on how to make a guy break up with her in just 10 days. Little does she know, Ben Barry (played by McConaughey), an advertising executive, has made a bet that he can make any woman fall in love with him within the same time frame.
This film was a major hit, grossing over $177 million at the box office. It also featured talented actors like Annie Parisse, Thomas Lennon, and Bebe Neuwirth. Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, reflected on her experience shooting the movie and how it was a different era of filmmaking. She mentioned that she and McConaughey spent four months together filming “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and then another six months shooting “Fool’s Gold” in 2008. According to Hudson, such long shoots are rare these days, except for big productions like Marvel movies.
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During an interview, Hudson even shared her idea for a potential sequel to the movie, speculating on what Andie and Ben’s characters would be like now if they were still together. She imagined they might have gotten married, had kids, and possibly felt trapped in their relationship due to Andie’s ambition. Hudson expressed her fondness for the original film and how Andie found love that supported her aspirations. She believed that Andie would likely be running something significant by now.
While a sequel to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” remains a possibility, Hudson has maintained close relationships with her co-stars, including Kathryn Hahn. In 2021, Hudson shared a photo on Instagram of herself, her fiancé Danny Fujikawa, Hahn, and her husband Ethan Sandler, expressing her love and excitement at their reunion.
Hudson and Hahn reunited once again in 2022 for the movie “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” Hahn spoke highly of their friendship, describing Hudson as a normal and cool person. She expressed her admiration for Hudson’s talent and how thrilled she was to see her excel in the film.
It’s incredible to see how the cast of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” has evolved over the past 20 years. Kate Hudson continued to star in romantic comedies and is now working on her debut album. Matthew McConaughey became known for his roles in both rom-coms and more serious films, such as “Dallas Buyers Club” and “True Detective.” Kathryn Hahn has had a successful career in film and television, including her notable role in Marvel’s “WandaVision.” Bebe Neuwirth, in addition to her film work, has achieved success on Broadway, earning two Tony Awards.
So, if you’re a fan of American English movies, you definitely shouldn’t miss out on this classic romantic comedy. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll get to see Andie and Ben’s story continue on the big screen more on www.reeltip.com.
