If you call yourself a true fan of American English movies and you haven’t seen “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” then you’re missing out, my friend! This iconic romantic comedy stars the amazing duo of Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.
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In the film, Kate Hudson plays Andie Anderson, a magazine columnist who decides to write an article titled “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” as a tribute to her recently dumped friend. She wants to explore the common behaviors that drive men away in relationships. And guess who becomes her unwitting subject? None other than the charming advertising executive, Ben Barry, portrayed by Matthew McConaughey. To make things interesting, Ben bets his colleagues that he can make any woman fall in love with him within the same ten-day period.
The movie, which also features Annie Parisse, Thomas Lennon, and Bebe Neuwirth, became an instant hit when it premiered in February 2003. It raked in over $177 million at the box office, proving its popularity among audiences.
Reflecting on her experience filming “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” Kate Hudson, the daughter of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, reminisced about the bygone era of making movies. According to her, she and Matthew were part of the last generation of actors to truly experience the old-school Hollywood process. They spent months together shooting the film and even worked together again in the 2008 rom-com “Fool’s Gold.” Hudson noted that such long shoots are rare these days unless it’s a big-budget Marvel movie.
During an interview, Hudson also shared her thoughts on a potential sequel to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” She imagined how their characters would be now if they were still together. Andie Anderson would have pursued her ambitions and found love and support in her partner. Hudson loved the original movie and believed there’s plenty of story left to tell.
Speaking of reunions, Kate Hudson remains close with many of her former co-stars. She recently reunited with Kathryn Hahn, her on-screen bestie from “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” for the 2022 film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” Hahn expressed her admiration for Hudson, calling her a miracle and praising her performance in the movie.
Now, more than 20 years later, let’s catch up with the cast of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”:
- Kate Hudson: After her breakout role in “Almost Famous,” Hudson continued to star in popular romantic comedies like “You, Me and Dupree” and “Fool’s Gold.” She has also ventured into music and plans to release her debut album in 2023. In her personal life, she has been engaged to Danny Fujikawa since 2021 and has two children from previous relationships.
- Matthew McConaughey: McConaughey became a rom-com regular following the success of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” However, he has since expanded his repertoire with notable roles in films like “Dallas Buyers Club” and “True Detective.” He is happily married to Brazilian model Camila Alves, and they have three children together.
- Kathryn Hahn: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” marked Hahn’s feature film debut, and she has since appeared in numerous movies and TV shows. Her recent standout role was as Agatha Harkness in Disney+’s “WandaVision.” She is set to lead a TV spinoff called “Coven of Chaos.”
- Bebe Neuwirth: Besides her role in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” Neuwirth is a highly accomplished theater actress, having won two Tony Awards for her performances in “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.” She was previously married to Paul Dorman and is currently married to Chris Calkins since 2009.
So, if you’re a fan of this classic rom-com, make sure to stay tuned for any updates on a potential sequel and continue enjoying the work of these talented actors!more on www.reeltip.com
