10 Days to Disarm a Romantic Comedy sees Kate Hudson’s character, Andie, forming intriguing relationships that make it one of the most entertaining romantic comedies. Beyond her romantic interest, Matthew McConaughey’s Benjamin, there’s her devoted best friend, Kathryn Hahn’s Michelle. The story behind how Hahn secured her role in this 2003 rom-com is nothing short of chaotic brilliance. It’s said that the Marvel Cinematic Universe star’s audition was remarkably memorable and even included answering a phone call while reading lines alongside Hudson.
In the popular series “Running Point” and “The Studio,” both Hudson and Hahn have amassed 2025 TV guide hits (with “Running Point” quickly renewed and “The Studio” getting a season 2 green light). These co-stars then reunited for a friendly chat with Variety, starting off by remarking on how long it had been since they last met. This reminiscence led them to recall their first encounter on the early 2000s film production. Hudson inquired whether Hahn still remembered her standout audition for HTLAGITD, and at 51 years old, Hahn shared the chaotic events that caused her to arrive late and overheated.
– I didn’t manage to locate a parking space; it was quite hot. The unexpectedness of meeting you left me astounded. In my haste, I made an entrance that was rather chaotic, yet you greeted me as warmly as ever.
Or more casually:
– I had a hard time finding a parking spot and got pretty sweaty. Can’t say I wasn’t surprised to see you! Barged in all out of breath, but you still gave me that friendly welcome.
Kathryn Hahn
Thinking about the stress of meeting modern-day Hollywood royalty like Kathryn Hahn and auditioning for her would make me break into a sweat. I’m not sure if I could have handled it, but I’m not Kathryn Hahn. It doesn’t surprise me that Hudson was kind to her during this nerve-wracking situation.
Additionally, Hudson pointed out that Hahn appeared to carry an unusually large satchel while hastily making excuses, and the movie’s lead character seemed endearingly enamored, as Hudson herself described it.
Upon your arrival, you expressed a mix of apology and frustration about not being able to locate parking, to which I responded with empathy. Your bag, filled with travel items, added to the intrigue and made me appreciate you even more in that moment, although I can’t recall the specific scene we were enacting.
Kate Hudson
The nervous performer seemed to get everything just right, giving off a very dramatic vibe. It’s hard to picture how it feels to be thrown a surprise like that among all the punctual hopefuls, getting caught up in the whirlwind of events unfolding in the parking lot.
Following their discussion about the scene to be filmed, the movie’s leading actor disclosed that Hahn’s disturbance continued, as her phone kept ringing. To make matters worse, the novice character picked up the call!
In the midst of a pivotal moment, there was a sudden ring from your old Nokia flip phone. You could almost hear the sound it made. Your friend exclaimed, ‘Oh my goodness, I must answer that!’ You received the phone and found yourself saying, ‘But I’m in the middle of an audition.’ In that instant, I vividly recall looking at Lynda, thinking to myself, ‘This woman is not just a best friend, she’s a lifelong companion.’
Kate Hudson
Instead of being embarrassed, as many would be, the actress from “Bad Moms” responded (though she did inform the person that she was auditioning). This kind of behavior showcases absolute star power, in my opinion. Moreover, Hudson appeared to concur because not only did she believe she had discovered one of Andie Anderson’s friends, but also one of her own.
Earlier, the rough character clarified who participated in the notorious phone conversation, mentioning that he often recalls it and feels pride for being involved in that significant event, as he put it.
For all time, it was my buddy Patrick who phoned, and I still tease him about it. He takes great pride in having played a minor role in that audition.
Kathryn Hahn
I’m incredibly excited to learn about who made the call, and the story seems destined to be remembered as a notorious incident among the three of us.
Apart from discussing her tardiness on the rollercoaster ride, the actress from Almost Famous also mentioned that she was running behind schedule. Hahn concurred and expressed amazement at how she consistently lands roles for any project. It was then that her longtime friend offered a positive spin on being late, commenting:
I recall coming across an Instagram post suggesting that individuals who are consistently late often become the most prominent because they leave the strongest impression. This reminded me distinctly of Kathryn’s audition. It was as if to say, ‘If you don’t make a lasting impact like this unforgettable hurricane that just entered the room…’
Kate Hudson
This interesting tidbit makes someone seem like an ideal best friend. And let me tell you, it’s a story as captivating as any Hollywood blockbuster – one I’m certain I’ll remember for a long time.
Whenever they meet up, you can bet your bottom dollar it’s going to be a blast! From their hilarious escapades in ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days‘ (available with a Paramount+ subscription) to their entertaining reunion in ‘Glass Onion’ (streamable on Netflix), and now this interview, there’s always laughter in the air. Here’s to hoping they’ll make an appearance on each other’s shows someday!
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2025-06-13 16:08