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It was based on a true story. Nicholas Sparks’ book was inspired on his then-wife Cathy’s grandparents, who spent more than 60 years together. (Photo: Release)
It was based on a true story. Nicholas Sparks’ book was inspired on his then-wife Cathy’s grandparents, who spent more than 60 years together. (Photo: Release)
Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling didn’t get along on the set. Considering they went on to date for two years, things clearly did get better behind the scenes. (Photo: Release)
Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling didn’t get along on the set. Considering they went on to date for two years, things clearly did get better behind the scenes. (Photo: Release)
Rachel received the script the night before her audition! That only makes the fact that she beat out the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel even more impressive. (Photo: Release)
Rachel received the script the night before her audition! That only makes the fact that she beat out the likes of Reese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel even more impressive. (Photo: Release)
James Marsden taught the movie was going the be flop. “I thought The Notebook was going to be a schmaltzy Movie of the Week-type of thing, and here we are!” (Photo: Release)
James Marsden taught the movie was going the be flop. “I thought The Notebook was going to be a schmaltzy Movie of the Week-type of thing, and here we are!” (Photo: Release)
There was almost a “The Notebook” TV show. It would have followed Allie and Noah’s relationship during the late 1940’s in North Carolina. But The CW never found a writer. (Photo: Release)
There was almost a “The Notebook” TV show. It would have followed Allie and Noah’s relationship during the late 1940’s in North Carolina. But The CW never found a writer. (Photo: Release)
Director Nick Cassavetes cast Ryan Gosling as Noah because he wasn’t handsome. But clearly, he wasn’t looking at the same R.G. we know and love, because he’s HOT. (Photo: Release)
Director Nick Cassavetes cast Ryan Gosling as Noah because he wasn’t handsome. But clearly, he wasn’t looking at the same R.G. we know and love, because he’s HOT. (Photo: Release)
Since older Noah was portrayed by James Garner and he had brown eyes, Ryan Gosling had to wear brown contact to cover up his blue eyes. (Photo: Release)
Since older Noah was portrayed by James Garner and he had brown eyes, Ryan Gosling had to wear brown contact to cover up his blue eyes. (Photo: Release)
Gosling improvised that iconic passionate line at the end of the movie. “What do you want! What do *you* want?” He came up with that gem on the spot because he’s that good. (Photo: Release)
Gosling improvised that iconic passionate line at the end of the movie. “What do you want! What do *you* want?” He came up with that gem on the spot because he’s that good. (Photo: Release)
Ryan decided to go method for his role as Noah and spent two months doing Noah things, like living in South Caroline and building the table in the dinner scene. (Photo: Release)
Ryan decided to go method for his role as Noah and spent two months doing Noah things, like living in South Caroline and building the table in the dinner scene. (Photo: Release)
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were considered for the lead roles. In which case, the movie would’ve looked more like a 2001 AMAs red carpet. (Photo: Release)
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were considered for the lead roles. In which case, the movie would’ve looked more like a 2001 AMAs red carpet. (Photo: Release)It’s been 15 years since the release of The Notebook and it is still our favorite romantic drama of all time—not to mention Nicholas Sparks’ highest-grossing adaptation to date. However, while you may be able to recite every word of Noah’s passionate monologue, and you may dream of finding the Noah to your Allie, there’s still a lot you don’t know about this iconic love story.
What do we want? What do *we* want?! We want you to click through our photo gallery above to learn 10 little known facts about The Notebook.