If you’ve never seen How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, you’re missing out on a classic romantic comedy that’s a must-watch for any fan of American English movies. Starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, this film became a big hit when it premiered in February 2003.
In the movie, 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 sets out to demonstrate the typical behaviors that drive men away in relationships. Coincidentally, McConaughey’s character, Ben Barry, makes a bet with his coworkers that he can make any woman fall in love with him in the same ten-day period.
The film also features talented actors like Annie Parisse, Thomas Lennon, and Bebe Neuwirth. It quickly gained popularity, earning over $177 million at the box office.
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Reflecting on her experience filming How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Hudson described it as a different era of movie-making. She and McConaughey spent four months together on this film and six months on their 2008 rom-com Fool’s Gold. According to Hudson, such lengthy shoots are rare these days, except for big-budget movies like those in the Marvel franchise.
In a 2020 interview, Hudson shared her thoughts on a potential sequel to the movie. She imagined where their characters, Andie and Ben, would be now, speculating that they might be married with children but possibly feeling unhappy. Andie, being ambitious, would have progressed in her career.
Hudson has maintained a close relationship with her co-stars, including Kathryn Hahn. They reunited in 2022 for the film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Hudson expressed her admiration for Hahn and how she had always thought of her as a “miracle” since their first movie together.
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After more than 20 years, let’s see where the cast of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is now:
Kate Hudson: After her breakout role in Almost Famous, Hudson continued to star in many popular romantic comedies of the 2000s. She appeared in films like You, Me and Dupree, Fool’s Gold (reuniting with McConaughey), and Mother’s Day. Additionally, she announced in 2022 that she is working on releasing her debut album in 2023. Hudson has had several relationships and has two children.
Matthew McConaughey: Following his breakthrough in Dazed and Confused, McConaughey became a staple in romantic comedies. He starred in movies such as The Wedding Planner, Failure to Launch, and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. He also had notable roles in dramas like Dallas Buyers Club, Mud, and True Detective. McConaughey has been married to Brazilian model Camila Alves since 2012, and they have three children together.
Kathryn Hahn: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days marked Hahn’s debut in feature films, and she has since built a successful acting career. She appeared in various movies, including Step Brothers, Revolutionary Road, and Bad Moms. In 2021, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the hit Disney+ series WandaVision, portraying Agatha Harkness. Hahn is set to lead a TV spinoff, Coven of Chaos.
Bebe Neuwirth: Aside from her role in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Neuwirth has had a remarkable theater career and won two Tony Awards for her performances in Sweet Charity and Chicago. She has been married twice, first to Paul Dorman and later to Chris Calkins in 2009.
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