Question 1

What happened to the house after filming ended?

Accepted Answer

The house was built as a standing set in Concord, Massachusetts and was torn down soon after filming ended.

Question 2

Which song does Gwen sing when Newton first finds her in his house, and what personal connection does it have to Goldie Hawn?

Accepted Answer

Gwen sings "The Name Game" using the names Ollie and Kate, which are the real names of Goldie Hawn's children.

Question 3

What was the film's title in Taiwan, and what earlier Goldie Hawn movie does it reference?

Accepted Answer

In Taiwan it was called "Half a Wife in My Soup," referencing Hawn's first leading role in 1970's "There's a Girl in My Soup" with Peter Sellers.

Question 4

What ironic detail connects Goldie Hawn's heritage to her character Gwen pretending to be Hungarian?

Accepted Answer

When Gwen poses as Hungarian, it's ironic because Goldie Hawn is actually half Hungarian on her mother's side.

Question 5

Who was originally considered to play Gwen before Goldie Hawn took the role?

Accepted Answer

Meg Ryan was originally set to star as Gwen, then Kim Basinger was considered, before Goldie Hawn ultimately took the part.

Question 6

What happened to the house built for the film after production ended?

Accepted Answer

The house was built as a standing set in Concord, Massachusetts and was torn down soon after filming ended.

Question 7

Which real-life family connection did Goldie Hawn incorporate into her character's song?

Accepted Answer

When Gwen sings 'The Name Game', Goldie Hawn uses the names Ollie and Kate, which are the names of her real-life children.

Question 8

What was the film's title in Taiwan and why was it chosen?

Accepted Answer

In Taiwan it was known as 'Half a Wife in My Soup', referencing Goldie Hawn's first leading role in 1970's 'There's a Girl in My Soup'.

Question 9

What personal connection did Goldie Hawn have to her character's Hungarian restaurant scene?

Accepted Answer

When Gwen poses as Hungarian at the restaurant, this has extra meaning since Goldie Hawn is actually half Hungarian on her mother's side.

Question 10

Who was originally considered for the role of Gwen before Goldie Hawn?

Accepted Answer

Meg Ryan was first set to star as Gwen, then Kim Basinger was considered, before Goldie Hawn ultimately took the part.

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