This super cute romantic comedy with Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson had everyone wondering if they could rock a gorgeous yellow dress with an open back. Now, let’s catch up with the cast and see what they’ve been up to since the movie’s release in 2003.
Kate Hudson played the character of Andie Anderson. Before she starred in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” Hudson had already been nominated for an Oscar for her role in “Almost Famous” back in 2000. Since then, she has stayed in the limelight and appeared in various films like “Fool’s Gold” (2008), “Bride Wars” (2009), “Something Borrowed” (2011), “Wish I Was Here” (2014), “Mother’s Day” (2016), “Music” (2021), and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022).
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Apart from acting, Hudson has ventured into other fields as well. She launched her clothing brand called Fabletics and even started a vodka company called King St. Vodka. In 2016, she published a book titled “Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body” and co-hosts a podcast called “Sibling Revelry” with her brother Oliver. Hudson is a proud mom of three kids, Ryder, Bingham, and Rani Rose.
Now let’s talk about Matthew McConaughey, who played the character Ben Barry. Alright, alright, alright! Since his charismatic performance in the movie, McConaughey has achieved great success. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013). He has appeared in several other notable films like “Magic Mike” (2012), “Mud” (2012), “Interstellar” (2014), and voiced Buster Moon in the “Sing” franchise.
McConaughey is also known for his partnership with the Lincoln Motor Company, where he starred in their marketing campaigns delivering philosophical monologues while cruising in their cars. He has also been an advocate for gun control, especially after the mass shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. In 2020, he published a memoir called “Greenlights” and is working on his second book, a picture book for kids called “Just Because.”
Moving on to Kathryn Hahn, who portrayed Michelle, Andie’s best friend. After her role in the film, she appeared in other popular movies like “Step Brothers” (2008), “Revolutionary Road” (2008), and “Wanderlust” (2012). Hahn transitioned from being a romantic comedy sidekick to taking on lead roles in films such as “Afternoon Delight” (2013) and “Bad Moms” (2016). In 2022, she reunited with Kate Hudson in the Oscar-nominated film “Glass Onion.”
Hahn’s work also extends to television, where she has acted in shows like HBO’s “I Know This Much Is True” and Disney+’s “WandaVision.” Her character, Agatha Harkness, is even getting her own spin-off series called “Agatha: Coven of Chaos.” Hahn is married to Ethan Sandler, and they have a son named Leonard Henry and a daughter named Mae Marie.
Adam Goldberg played the role of Tony, one of Ben’s friends who witnesses the entire experiment unfold. Goldberg has had a diverse range of film roles, from “Dazed and Confused” (1993) to “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) to “A Beautiful Mind” (2001). After the romantic comedy, he focused more on television and appeared in shows like “Fargo,” “Taken,” and “The Equalizer.”
In addition to acting, Goldberg is also a talented musician. He released an album called “Eros and Omissions” in 2009, featuring Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd. They had collaborated on musical arrangements and composition for the film “I Love Your Work” (2005). Goldberg is married to artist and designer Roxanne Daner, and they have three sons, Bix, Bud, and Sonny.
Thomas Lennon portrayed the character of Thayer, another one of Ben’s buddies. Lennon has continued to work in romantic comedies since his role in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” He appeared in films like “17 Again” (2009), “I Love You, Man” (2009), “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), and “We’re the Millers” (2013). Lennon is also known for his comedic roles on shows like the “Reno 911!” franchise and “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.”
Besides acting, Lennon is an accomplished comedy screenwriter. He has written scripts for films like “Night at the Museum” (2006) and “Balls of Fury” (2007). Lennon is also a successful author and has written three young adult novels: “Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles,” “Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death,” and “Ronan Boyle into the Strangeplace.” Lennon is married to actress Jenny Robertson, and they have a son named Oliver.
Annie Parisse played the character Jeannie, one of Andie’s friends. Parisse had primarily worked in soap operas before landing this role. She has continued to work steadily on TV, appearing in shows like “Vinyl” and “Friends from College.” Parisse starred alongside Al Pacino in the film “Paterno” (2018). She has also showcased her talent on stage, performing in the New York Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park productions of “Measure for Measure” and “All’s Well That Ends Well.”
Parisse is married to actor Paul Sparks, and they have a son named Emmett and a daughter named Lydia.
Lastly, we have Bebe Neuwirth, who portrayed Lana Jong, Andie’s tough boss at Composure magazine. Neuwirth was already well-known for her roles on TV’s “Frasier” and her Tony-winning performance in the Broadway musical “Chicago” (1997). She has continued to work in TV, Broadway, and film, starring in shows like “Madame Secretary” and making a cameo appearance in Netflix’s “Tick, Tick…Boom!” (2021).
Neuwirth tied the knot with director, producer, and writer Chris Calkins in a ceremony officiated by fellow actor Peter Coyote more on www.reeltip.com
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