Kate Hudson Reveals Matthew McConaughey as One of Her Greatest Loves!

Kate Hudson is running point on the Matthew McConaughey fan club.

The actress from “Running Point” spoke about how collaborating with the Academy Award winner, who was her costar in both the 2003 film “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and the 2008 movie “Fool’s Gold”, have been among the most rewarding moments of her professional journey.

During our on-screen interactions, there was a special bond that seemed to facilitate a deep emotional connection and even the development of romantic feelings,” she shared with Vanity Fair in a March 11 interview. “In essence, it feels like I’ve had significant personal relationships, but as an actress, you also have profound professional connections. And he stands among my most meaningful professional loves.

Hudson went on to explain, “It’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you connect with someone. It’s like a surge of energy. Top-notch producers can sense it instantly. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have felt this with someone as gifted and lively as Matthew.

Hudson expressed that filming “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” with the actor was simply extraordinary. She added, “Matthew always delivers, as usual, without any trace of ego or pretense. His energy is just phenomenal, adding so much incredible vitality to every scene.

Hudson pointed out that there’s a strong likeness between her and McConaughey in their zest for living, as they both are not shy about playfully flirting with one another.

Indeed, that dynamic is confined to the screen. In reality, Hudson has been in a committed relationship with Danny Fujikawa since 2021, and they share a daughter named Rani, who is 6 years old. However, the actress from Almost Famous isn’t in any hurry to tie the knot with the musician.

On the March 3rd episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, she shared that she prefers the concept of perpetual commitment, stating that the legal and binding nature of marriage feels challenging to her.

Additionally, Hudson, who has two sons – Ryder (21) with her former husband Chris Robinson, and Bingham (13) with her ex-fiancé Matt Bellamy – looks up to some inspiring examples of successful relationships that don’t require a marriage contract.

In addition, Hudson looks up to Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell as her role models for successful unmarried relationships. As she stated, these two individuals have never entered into a marital contract, yet they’ve been affectionately referred to as engaged since Hudson was just seven years old.

Read on to find out 20 secrets about How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days…

Initially, Gwyneth Paltrow was set to star in a project with Mike Newell directing. However, Newell’s inability to confirm a specific date caused Paltrow to depart the project to film “A View From the Top.” This information was shared by producer Lynda Obst in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

2. Kate Hudson’s breakout role in “Almost Famous,” where she earned a Golden Globe, led to her being cast as Andie Anderson. This happened even before Donald Petrie took on the director role. However, finding her romantic counterpart (the leading man) proved challenging for Petrie, who mentioned to TopMob News that casting Benjamin Barry was the hardest part of the movie production.

He clarified that in every version of the script, the movie essentially belonged to her. Typically, major stars prefer not to play second lead to another actress. That’s just how things are. Kate was present during the auditions and read with everyone. It wasn’t only about their reading skills, but also about their compatibility in the room. Was this someone they would want to work with for an extended period? And was this someone they believed would contribute equally? Because it was a test of strength and skill, like a joust.

To begin with, the production team originally envisioned another actor for the role, but Hudson and Petrie believed he was overly comic for it. Consequently, during the audition process, Petrie chose three romantic scenes to evaluate the compatibility between the candidates.

Wondering if there would be a romantic connection or physical attraction between him and Kate, he reminisced. Later on, when everyone watched the results with Paramount, they seemed excited about it, saying ‘Oh, that’s possible!’ We were surprised, thinking ‘Seriously? It seems rather straightforward.’

4. How did Matthew McConaughey eventually secure the role? Hudson vouched for him during a studio meeting, where they were still favoring another actor (one whom Petrie chose not to disclose).

Petrie remembered the incident vividly as Kate delivered an eloquent and sincere argument against the decision. The studio initially seemed unfazed, suggesting they move on to another project, assuming Kate would back down. However, Kate stood her ground, responding calmly, “You’re right, we’ll just do something else.

Ultimately, when the studio executive queried Hudson about potential actors for the role, Petrie detailed, “We dusted off our old list,” and Kate quickly pointed towards Matthew McConaughey. That decision set the course for what followed.

5. Initially, Petrie expressed doubt about choosing McConaughey for the role, stating, “I believe we all shared this uncertainty because he was a decade older than Hudson.” This refers to the age difference between the actor in The Wedding Planner and Hudson.

Furthermore, Petrie pointed out another issue when it came to the native Texan portraying a fast-paced New York advertising executive. He mentioned, “They swiftly incorporated into the script details about his father serving in the Navy, his mother being from the South, and their frequent relocations as a family.

6. On the day following his appointment as a magazine columnist, Hudson followed in the footsteps of Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. As he recounted to Entertainment Weekly (EW), he spent time studying articles in Cosmopolitan and Glamour magazines to prepare for playing Andie, but he admitted to quickly skimming over such guides.

7. The movie is adapted from a short cartoon book of the same title, penned by Michelle Alexander and Jeannie Long. Interestingly, the characters portrayed by Kathryn Hahn and Annie Parisse, who are Andie’s colleagues, share the names of the original authors.

8. Costume designer Karen Patch is responsible for designing the iconic yellow slip dress that Andie wore at the climactic ball, and she customized it to accentuate the diamond necklace worn in the scene. Upon seeing Hudson in the silky gown, Petrie instantly recognized that it would require a significant impactful moment when she stepped out.

He reminisced that everyone on the set exclaimed, “Wow!” when they saw it. Spotting the dress had a deep scoop in the back, he advised Kate, “When he first sees you, you need to make a full turn,” which she did gracefully at the top of the stairs. The dress was simply breathtakingly magnificent.

9. The necklace known as the “Isadora Diamond,” featuring a 80-carat yellow diamond at its core and named after Isadora Duncan, was designed by Harry Winston. It carries a hefty price tag of $6 million. Hudson shared with TopMob News that it was an exhilarating experience to wear such a valuable piece, expressing it as “It was amazing” while also admitting his apprehension, saying “It was breathtakingly beautiful. But, oh boy, it was nerve-wracking!

10. Regarding Andie’s fashion throughout the rest of the film, Patch told CNN, “I opted for multiple designers to make it feel more authentic, rather than designing them myself.” The costume designer chose Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Marni, Narciso Rodriguez, and Marc Jacobs to put together the stylish wardrobe for the character.

(Note: “Turned to” is replaced with “chose” for a more natural flow.)

11. Petrie strongly believed in allowing his actors to improvise during scenes, as this approach kept the performances spontaneous and excitingly unpredictable.

He expressed that he would approach Kate saying, “‘Hey, could you try to convince him to do this?'”, and he would speak to Matthew saying, “‘Could you see if you can get her to do that?'”. However, since they are on opposite sides, the task assigned to each person is intended to counteract the other’s efforts.

A striking instance is depicted when Andie unexpectedly introduced a dog into Benjamin’s workplace. According to Petrie, he was conversing with Kate when he noticed Matthew preening himself in another part of the room. “I nudged Kate and suggested playfully, ‘You know, this isn’t written in the script, but why don’t you spontaneously kiss him and dishevel his hair as much as possible?'” Petrie recalled. “And Kate, filled with excitement about the unexpected scene, she had this little secret.

Instead of criticizing McConaughey’s reaction to the unanticipated action, Petrie stated that he “rolled with it, and I felt confident that if I ever tossed items at these two performers, they would simply adapt.

12. Hudson improvised a large portion of the lines during the scene where Andie disrupts Ben’s guys’ night out, such as making McConaughey blow his nose, tossing the vegetable platter, and noticing their dying love fern. Petrie remarked, “She could have played it more seriously, but she really went all out.” It was small details like these that made the scene stand out.

13. Concerning the famous love fern, this plant played a unique part in Petrie’s daughter’s wedding in November 2022. Instead of tossing bouquets, they chose to present a love fern! He chuckled as he said it. “I wouldn’t be shocked if on Valentine’s Day, fern sales skyrocket!”

14. Straight out of her graduation from Yale’s drama school, Hahn became the initial choice for a supporting role in the movie.

In simpler terms, Petrie stated about the actor from ‘WandaVision’, “You don’t choose the first candidate. You say, ‘Well, that set a high standard, let’s see who else is available.’ After three weeks, we couldn’t find anyone better than Kathryn Hahn, so we went back to our initial search.

15. (First-person perspective) In a chat with Entertainment Weekly, I looked back on the audition process and shared my unique experience with Hudson, our encounter unfolding under the watchful eyes of Petrie and the studio. “I was a bundle of nerves,” I admitted, recalling how I attempted to ease the tension by humorously reminiscing about the steamy summers at that theater camp we attended as children, which we both shared a common history with.

16′. Following an uncomfortable opening, Hahn’s phone unexpectedly rang during their rehearsal. She said it was the most inconvenient thing that could have occurred at that moment. She picked up the call and incorporated it into the scene, but then she had to act as if it wasn’t constantly vibrating because her friend Patrick kept calling. Essentially, he was asking, “What on earth is happening?” He believed I had gone insane.

(Note: The use of profanity can be replaced with a more polite or family-friendly alternative depending on the context.)

17. McConaughey stole the show with one particular aspect of the film. “That’s why I bought a motorcycle due to this script,” McConaughey shared with TopMob News. “I wanted to feel authentic…because I’ve noticed many actors ride horses or motorcycles in movies, and I think, ‘They aren’t really riding a horse. They aren’t really riding a motorcycle.’

18. Despite varying opinions from critics about the movie, Petrie chose to ignore their reviews, particularly following the screening of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to a test audience.

He pointed out that in the industry, an average is typically around 55%. However, he thought their result was exceptional at 94%. Interestingly, while the romantic comedy attracted women of all ages (as evidenced by its 99 rating from female viewers), it was the male response that truly surprised him.

He went on to say, “Across all age groups, men rated it at 89, making an average score of 94. What I find particularly appealing about this film’s success is that it seems to be the perfect ‘chick flick’ for male audiences.”

“Men of varying ages gave it a 89 on average, resulting in a final score of 94. One aspect of this movie’s performance that I find intriguing is its appeal as a guy-friendly ‘chick flick’.

19. Five years after the release of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, Hudson and McConaughey collaborated again on another romantic comedy, titled “Fool’s Gold”. However, Petrie left open the possibility for a sequel by saying, “Who knows?

2019 saw reports of a TV adaptation being developed at Quibi. Unfortunately, the mobile-centric streaming service ceased operations just seven months after its launch in April 2020.

2025-03-13 02:18

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