50 Swoony Facts About Beloved Rom-Coms
They may be maligned as "chick flicks," but what's not to love about a good romantic comedy? Without them, we wouldn't have national treasures like Sandra Bullock or Hugh Grant.
Few things are as comforting as curling up with a bowl of popcorn and watching a classic rom-com. Here are 50 touching facts about the most beloved rom-coms of all time.
Rom-com Facts
50. Untitled Steve Carell Project
The directors couldn't figure out what to call Crazy, Stupid, Love, and told the cast and crew that if they came up with a name, they would win a free iPad. Various names, like Wingman or Pop Go the Weavers, were put forward. Ultimately, the iPad went unclaimed and the directors went with their working title.
49. By George!
In the original ending of My Best Friend’s Wedding, after watching Michael and Kimberly leave the wedding reception, Julianne ended up meeting a new man (played by John Corbett, AKA Aidan from Sex and the City). This happy ending did not test well! Audiences wanted to see more of George, so they reshot a new ending.
48. Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow!
It’s always good when actors have natural chemistry on screen, but Cary Elwes and Robin Wright took it one step farther while filming The Princess Bride. They were so into each other that they kept making up excuses to reshoot the final kiss of the movie—they didn’t want filming to end!
