14 things you probably didn't know about 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'

Martha SorrenOct 22, 2020, 23:23 IST

"How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" premiered in 2003.Paramount

The romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" premiered in 2003 and starred Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.
The movie is based on an illustrated book.
Matthew McConaughey almost didn't get cast because he's 10 years older than Kate Hudson.

Released in the era of early-2000s romantic comedies, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (2003) is known for its inventive premise and Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey's chemistry.

Plus its quotable one-liners like "l miss you, Benny boo-boo, boo-boo-boo" and "frost yourself" have stood the test of time.

But even superfans of the film might not know some of the movie's most surprising behind-the-scenes details.

Read on for 14 interesting things you probably didn't know about "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

It's based on a book.

The movie is based on Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long's "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Universal Don'ts of Dating." Courtesy of Amazon

Andie's two BFFs are named after the authors.

Kathryn Hahn as "Michelle" in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Paramount

Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Andie.

Gwyneth Paltrow almost played Andie. Jordan Strauss/AP / Paramount

McConaughey almost didn't get his role either.

Matthew McConaughey in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Paramount/YouTube

To prepare for her character's job at a women's magazine, Hudson shadowed Anna Wintour.

Anna Wintour is the editor-in-chief of Vogue. Mondadori Portfolio / Contributor / Getty Images

There's an awkward spelling error in the opening credits.

The magazine's cover has a spelling error. Paramount

The movie's director encouraged the actors to improvise.

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Paramount/YouTube

That said, some of Andie's most iconic moments weren't scripted.

Kate Hudson in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Paramount/YouTube

Hahn's audition didn't go so well.

Kathryn Hahn's cell phone went off during her audition. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Even though her karaoke moment was cringeworthy, Hudson is a skilled singer in real life.

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey singing "You're So Vain." Paramount

McConaughey bought himself a motorcycle for the movie.

Matthew McConaughey bought a motorcycle to prepare for the film. Paramount

The diamond jewelry used at the gala was real — and Andie's necklace is worth millions.

The necklace Kate Hudson wore later sold for $5 million. Paramount

Andie's yellow gown was created by a German-born designer.

Dina Bar-El designed the gown. Paramount

Ben could've caught onto Andie's antics a lot sooner if Ben noticed one small plot hole.

The movie could've been much shorter if Ben noticed this detail. Paramount

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