Great, romantic, and fresh classic: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It’s a film that almost everyone has seen. Released in 2003, it’s been a fixture on TV screens in hundreds of countries for 21 years. Viewers join the cheerful main character, Andie, played by Kate Hudson, in a romantic comedy packed with laughter and love. Can you really lose a guy in 10 days?
If you love this film as much as we do, you’ll definitely want to check out these interesting facts you might not know.
A Million-Dollar Hit
At first glance, it might seem like just another run-of-the-mill romantic comedy from Hollywood, but it’s actually quite the opposite. It was a huge success, raking in around 180 million dollars.
Unforgettable Yellow Dress
Anyone who’s seen the film will remember the iconic yellow dress Kate Hudson wears at the end. Designed by Carolina Herrera, this dress has become a reference for many classic elegant designs. It was love at first sight during the costume fitting, and the entire crew agreed it would be a standout piece in the film.
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Million-Dollar Necklace
The necklace that Andie proudly wore at the end of the film was made of real diamonds, allowing us to see genuine diamonds in all their beauty on camera. It was later auctioned off for 5 million dollars.
Based on a Book
The film was adapted from a book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long. It was a short, humorous book with illustrations that the screenwriters transformed into a cinematic masterpiece.
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Best Friends
The authors of the original concept, Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, were the inspiration for the names of Andie’s best friends in the film. They were named Michele and Jeannie, and along with Andie, they formed a perfect trio of women who made us smile more than once.
Iconic Scenes Were Improvised
If you remember the scene where Andie brings Ben a plate of vegetables while he’s playing poker with his friends and then throws it into the air, that was pure improvisation. Kate Hudson also added her own lines to the script, which fit perfectly into the film and added to its authenticity.
Source of Famous Quotes
The film has become a source of memorable quotes for many romantic comedies that followed. One notable example is: “You can’t lose something you never had. You can’t lose me.”
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