Question 1

Which college refused Meryl Streep's request to film graduation scenes on campus despite her ties?

Accepted Answer

Vassar College refused to allow filming of the college graduation scenes, even though Meryl Streep serves on their Board of Trustees and two of her children attend there.

Question 2

What real-life surprise during filming led to a memorable line in a phone call scene?

Accepted Answer

Alec Baldwin unexpectedly kissed Meryl Streep during a phone call scene, causing her to say 'You're still on the phone' instead of the scripted line, a genuine reaction that was kept in the movie.

Question 3

Which actor admitted to being nervous about working with Meryl Streep?

Accepted Answer

John Krasinski admitted to being initially very nervous about acting alongside legend Meryl Streep.

Question 4

What ironic real-life parallel occurred for Alec Baldwin after the movie's release?

Accepted Answer

In the movie, Jane teases Jake about being an old father. Shortly after, Alec Baldwin married a younger woman and had children, meaning he will be over 80 when his youngest graduates college, mirroring the plot.

Question 5

For which actress was the role of Jane specifically written?

Accepted Answer

The part of Jane was written specifically for Meryl Streep, who loved the final screenplay.

Question 6

Which college refused to let Meryl Streep film graduation scenes on campus despite her connections?

Accepted Answer

Vassar College refused filming even though Streep serves on their Board of Trustees and two of her children attend there.

Question 7

What real-life coincidence occurred with Alec Baldwin's character joking about being an old father?

Accepted Answer

Baldwin married a younger woman after filming and will be over 80 when his youngest graduates college, mirroring his character's situation.

Question 8

What unexpected moment during filming created a genuine reaction from Meryl Streep that stayed in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Alec Baldwin unexpectedly kissed Streep during a phone scene, causing her to say 'You're still on the phone' instead of her line, which was kept.

Question 9

Which major film festivals or awards recognized 'It's Complicated'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Toronto International Film Festival (2009) and received recognition from BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and National Board of Review.

Question 10

Who was the part of Jane Adler written specifically for?

Accepted Answer

The role of Jane was written specifically for Meryl Streep, who loved the final screenplay.

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