Timeless rom-coms don’t come frequently, requiring a level of chemistry that simply cannot be faked. However, when they do, they leave an impact that lasts decades. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was one such film, predominantly because of the dynamic that Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey shared.
When a couple has chemistry as good as Andie and Ben had in the 2003 classic, fans are forced to wonder if the lead stars actually share a similar connection in real life. While most actors are simply just really good at what they do, sometimes lines can blur and feelings are caught.
With this, the question arises—what happened between Hudson and McConaughey in real life?
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey worked perfectly together
Recently, Kate Hudson gave an interview with Vanity Fair, where she talked about all of the iconic films from her career. Naturally, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was first on the list and the actress specifically focused on her dynamic with Matthew McConaughey.
One of the most notable aspects of the film was the chemistry that the two stars shared, having an effortless connection even when they were fighting with each other. While one would assume that this came naturally to both of them, it would seem that their dynamic had a lot more to do with the kind of actors they were.
With Matthew and I, it is just a very similar type of joie de vivre. We love life, we lead with energy. Very competitive by nature, we’re competitive with each other. very flirtatious, not afraid to be flirtatious.
Hudson revealed that she and McConaughey had a similar style of acting, with the right amount of competitiveness, energy, cheerfulness, and even flirty. Specifically talking about them being flirtatious, she revealed that they would flirt a lot on the set of the film.
I think there’s just a similar energy that somehow allowed us to be able to really connect on screen and fall in love.
In Hudson’s opinion, it was this dynamic and similarity that allowed them to work well onscreen and convince audiences of their characters’ love.
Matthew McConaughey was Kate Hudson’s great love
Kate Hudson then took quite an interesting approach to describe the kind of connection she and Matthew McConaughey shared in the 2003 classic. She pointed out that people have great love in their life. Ones that were passionate, full of life, and left an impact on them.
She added that actors also occasionally experience something similar, only the connection is a lot more temporary. She stated that sometimes, actors get costars who they have perfect chemistry with onscreen and get to work alongside them, even if it is only for one film.
It’s like you have great loves of your life, and then, like, as actresses I think you have great loves in your work. And he’s one of my great loves. And I think that just is something that happens when you meet and you feel that chemistry.
Hudson seemed to have found something similar with McConaughey, calling him one of her rare professional great loves. While some fans might be disappointed that their chemistry was limited to the workplace, it certainly helped fans get one of the best rom-coms of all time.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is available for streaming on Paramount+.
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