More than 20 years after its release, Kate Hudson is reflecting on the film widely considered the biggest commercial success of her romantic comedy career — How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Released in 2003, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a romantic comedy directed by Donald Petrie and starring Kate Hudson alongside Matthew McConaughey. The story follows magazine writer Andie Anderson, who sets out to deliberately drive a man away within ten days for a feature about common dating mistakes. At the same time, advertising executive Ben Barry makes a bet that he can make a woman fall in love with him within the same timeframe.
Unaware that they are both manipulating the relationship for professional gain, the pair embark on a chaotic romance filled with increasingly absurd situations as each tries to outmanoeuvre the other.
The film proved to be a major commercial success, grossing more than €150 million worldwide against a modest budget. It helped cement Hudson’s status as one of the defining romcom stars of the early 2000s, while also reinforcing McConaughey’s position as a leading man in the genre.
More than two decades later, the film remains one of the most rewatched romantic comedies of the era, frequently resurfacing on streaming platforms and television schedules, and continuing to resonate with fans of the genre.
In a recent interview with Variety, Hudson reflected on the experience of filming the movie and revealed a memorable moment she shared with her brother, actor Oliver Hudson, while revisiting the film.
