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Just days before the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days celebrates its 20th anniversary, Matthew McConaughey reveals the bizarre reason he took the role.Back in December, the 53-year-old actor's co-star Kate Hudson revealed she 'pushed' for McConaughey to star alongside her, and that she told then-Paramount CEO Sherry Lansing that McConaughey was her 'first choice' to play Benjamin Barry.Still, even after being offered the role, he was torn on whether or not to take the project or not, he ultimately decided after a chance encounter with a fortune teller.'I remember considering whether I was going to do it or not one night while on a walk down Sunset Boulevard when suddenly, this guy comes up out of nowhere to me—he was a fortune teller guru [and] goes, “Can I tell you your fortune real quick?”' McConaughey began. 'I was like, "Yeah, man. Sure." He immediately goes, "There’s a movie you’re considering right now.

Kate Hudson revealed a fun fact about her blockbuster hit How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. While speaking at BAFTA's Life In Pictures event, the blonde beauty, 43, said she fought for Matthew McConaughey, 53, to star opposite her in the 2003 flick.'We had an energy together, I wanted to play with him,' she told the London audience after noting she and executives 'kept hitting our heads against the wall.' Fun fact: Kate Hudson revealed she fought for Matthew McConaughey to star opposite her in the 2003 flick'The studio and I weren’t agreeing,' she continued during the conversation with moderator Briony Hanson.The actress and entrepreneur went on to say, 'I’m such a cheerleader for actors in our industry, but for rom-coms you need that guy to have chemistry with.'  Kate, who's the daughter of Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, said in the end she had 'approval of everything' regarding the Paramount film.When then-CEO Sherry Lansing asked who was her first pick for the role of Benjamin Barry, Hudson named McConaughey. Behind the scenes: 'We had an energy together, I wanted to play with him,' the blonde beauty said recently'We both have a competitive spirit, we’re both super athletic.

Charlize Theron showcased her incredible legs on Wednesday when she attended The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women In Entertainment gala in Los Angeles.The Oscar Winner, 47, stunned in black-and-white designer shorts for the A-list event where she was honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award. Prior to taking the stage, Theron walked the red carpet and opened up about parenting, telling Extra about the values she hopes to instill in her daughters.  Leggy: Charlize Theron, 47, showcased her incredible legs on Wednesday when she attended The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment gala in Los AngelesTheron stood tall and confident on the red carpet like always, commanding attention in her chic leggy look.The South African stunner had a black handbag slung over her shoulder as she struck regal poses. Theron's solid black dress shirt was tucked into the waistline of her thigh-high shorts. The bright glow of her face contrasted with her dark ensemble, maximizing the radiance of her complexion. The Atomic Blonde star's cropped raven hair was styled into a lustrous coif that allowed her dazzling earrings to shine.     Black ankle boots completed the elegant look, giving the Mad Max: Fury Road star some extra edge.

Newly crowned Warner Bros Film Group Co-Chairpersons and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy will receive The Producers Guild of America’s 2023 Milestone Award.

Jennifer Aniston showed her fans that she has been living it up this summer and shared a selfie of herself on the beach earlier Monday.The Friends star sent a smile towards the camera as she soaked up the sun while relaxing on the sand.With summer already halfway over, the talented actress, 53, had a chance to spend time by the ocean amid her busy schedule. Selfie time: Jennifer Aniston, 53, shared a selfie to her Instagram followers as she soaked up the sun at the beachThe Morning Show actress uploaded a selfie to her 40.6 million followers on her main Instagram page.

James Bond franchise architects Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have been set to receive the 2022 Pioneer of the Year Award from the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. The honor will be bestowed September 21 during a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.

Jennifer Aniston turned 53-years-old on Friday and friends took to social media to wish her well.Her The Morning Show co-star Reese Witherspoon was one of the first.'When I think of Jen and all the wonderful adventures we have had together, I just smile. Knowing that @JenniferAniston is in the world makes me happy!' shared the Oscar winning actress.

Director George Lucas and Lucasfilm president/producer Kathleen Kennedy will be honored with the 2022 Milestone Award, the Producers Guild of America announced today. The award is being given “for their unparalleled contributions to the film industry both individually and collaboratively through Lucasfilm.”

The Hollywood Reporter’s annual breakfast for their annual Power 100 Women In Entertainment. Among those in attendance were Halle Bailey, Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, Tia Mowry and Garcelle Beauvais, as well as Elaine Welteroth, Laura Harrier, Alexandra Shipp, Susan Kelechi Watson, Amber Riley, Vanessa Williams and Courtney A.

Jennifer Aniston was honoured on Wednesday at The Hollywood Reporter‘s Women In Entertainment gala with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.

She starred in ABC's Live in Front of a Studio Audience as Blair Warner on The Facts of Life.And one day later, Jennifer Aniston accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award during The Hollywood Reporter 2021 Power 100 Women in Entertainment event.During her speech, the actress called the award the 'honor of the highest magnitude.' Beaming:She starred in ABC's Live in Front of a Studio Audience as Blair Warner on The Facts of Life.

Jennifer Aniston poses with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award during The Hollywood Reporter 2021 Power 100 Women in Entertainment event, presented by Lifetime, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Wednesday (December 8) in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.The Friends veteran, 52, will be honored at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.Steve Carell, Aniston's co-star on The Morning Show, will present her with the accolade, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media. Good for you, Jenny:Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.

To mark the first day of Black History Month, 170 leading Black and Jewish members of the entertainment industry have signed a unity statement to form the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance. “Jewish and Black artists, musicians and entertainers in some ways share a parallel history in their respective communities,” says Propagate Content chairman and CEO Ben Silverman, one of the signatories alongside Billy Porter, Sherry Lansing, Tiffany Haddish and at least 165 more.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorJeffrey Katzenberg and the Motion Picture and Television Fund turned to Richard and Demi Weitz’s Quarantunes Zoom concert fundraising franchise to save this year’s edition of the Evening Before fundraiser tied to the annual Primetime Emmy Awards fete.“Succession’s” Jeremy Strong, George Clooney, “Schitt’s Creek’s” Dan Levy, “Pose’s” Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer, Sherry Lansing, Josh Groban and Deborah Cox were among the guests on the presentation which blended fundraising pitches and musical performances.

By Ted Johnson, Dominic Patten