You’d be missing out if you’ve never watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the iconic rom-com starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey that all American English movie lovers adore.
Kate Hudson, known for her role in Almost Famous, plays Andie Anderson, a magazine columnist, in the movie that premiered in February 2003. To help her recently dumped friend Michelle Rubin (played by Kathryn Hahn), Andie comes up with the idea of writing an article called “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” where she explores the typical behaviors that often lead men to end relationships. Andie’s unsuspecting subject for her experiment is none other than advertising executive Ben Barry (played by McConaughey), who coincidentally bets his colleagues that he can make any woman fall in love with him in the same ten-day period.
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This film, which also features Annie Parisse, Thomas Lennon, and Bebe Neuwirth, became an instant hit and raked in over $177 million at the box office.
Reflecting on her experience filming How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Hudson, the daughter of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, spoke about the unique process of making movies at that time. She mentioned that actors like herself and Matthew were part of the last generation to truly experience the old-school Hollywood approach to filmmaking. It was a special era. Hudson and McConaughey spent four months together shooting How to Lose a Guy and then had a six-month shoot for their 2008 rom-com Fool’s Gold. Nowadays, movies like that are rare unless they’re big-budget productions like a Marvel film.
In an interview, Hudson even shared an idea for a potential sequel to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, speculating on where their characters would be now if they were still together. According to her, enough time has passed for a new movie, and Andie Anderson would likely be ambitious, wanting to excel in her career while being married with children.
Despite the uncertain future of a sequel, Hudson has maintained close relationships with her co-stars. She frequently reunites with Kathryn Hahn, sharing fun moments and photos on social media. In 2022, they even starred together in the movie Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Kate Hudson’s career skyrocketed after How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She went on to star in several popular romantic comedies, including You, Me and Dupree, Fool’s Gold (another collaboration with McConaughey), and Mother’s Day. She has also pursued her passion for music and plans to release her debut album in 2023.
Matthew McConaughey, known for his breakout role in Dazed and Confused, continued to establish himself as a rom-com favorite after his success in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. He appeared in movies like The Wedding Planner, Failure to Launch, and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. McConaughey also ventured into more dramatic roles, earning critical acclaim for films such as Dallas Buyers Club, Mud, and True Detective. He has been happily married to Brazilian model Camila Alves since 2012, and they have three children together.
Kathryn Hahn made her feature film debut in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, portraying Andie’s best friend Michelle. Since then, she has built a versatile career, starring in various movies such as Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Anchorman, Step Brothers, and Revolutionary Road. She gained significant recognition for her role as Agnes/Agatha Harkness in the Marvel series WandaVision, and she is set to lead her own TV spinoff, Coven of Chaos.
Bebe Neuwirth, who played a supporting role in the movie, has enjoyed success not only in film but also in theater. She is a two-time Tony Award winner for her performances in Sweet Charity and Chicago. Neuwirth has been married twice, first to Paul Dorman from 1984 to 1991, and later to Chris Calkins, whom she wed in 2009.
It’s great to see the enduring bond between the cast of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and fans eagerly anticipate what these talented actors will do next more on www.reeltip.com
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