In 2011, romantic comedies were in a weird place. We weren't quite done with the glossy, big-budget Manhattan fantasies, but the cracks were starting to show. That’s exactly when Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson teamed up for Something Borrowed. It was messy. It was divisive. It was, honestly, kinda realistic about how toxic best friendships can get.
Most people remember it as the "cheating movie." Rachel (Goodwin), the perpetual good girl and high-powered lawyer, sleeps with Dex (Colin Egglesfield). The problem? Dex is the fiancé of her lifelong best friend, Darcy (Hudson).
It was a box office sleeper that basically everyone watched on DVD or basic cable later. And ever since, fans have been demanding the sequel, Something Blue. So, what’s the actual holdup? Why did these two stars go from being "best friends" on screen to never sharing a frame again?
The On-Screen Friction That Felt Too Real
In Something Borrowed, the chemistry between Goodwin and Hudson was the only thing that actually worked for critics. Ginnifer Goodwin played Rachel with this quiet, simmering resentment. She was the one who did the homework so Darcy could party.
Kate Hudson, meanwhile, was at her "mean girl" peak. She played Darcy as a whirlwind of narcissism. If you’ve ever had a friend who sucks the air out of the room, you recognized Darcy immediately.
People still argue about who the villain was. Was it Rachel for sleeping with the groom? Or was it Darcy for being a terrible friend for twenty years? This ambiguity is why the movie stayed in the cultural zeitgeist. It wasn't just a "happily ever after" story; it was a "my life is a disaster" story.
What Happened Behind the Scenes?
There’s always been rumor-mill fodder about whether the two got along. Hollywood loves a "feuding actresses" narrative, but the truth is way more professional. Hudson was actually pregnant during filming. She was also a producer on the project under her banner.
They weren't fighting. They were just in different phases of life. Goodwin was transitioning from Big Love to her career-defining role as Snow White in Once Upon a Time. Hudson was already a rom-com icon trying to pivot into more complex roles.
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The Mystery of Something Blue
If you read the Emily Giffin books, you know the story doesn't end with Rachel and Dex. The second book, Something Blue, follows Darcy. She loses everything, moves to London, and actually grows up. It’s arguably the better story.
Fans have been teased for over a decade. In 2014, Giffin confirmed a script was finished. In 2017, there were photos of the cast reuniting for dinner. We all thought it was happening.
But then, silence.
The reality of the film industry happened. Something Borrowed made about $60 million on a $35 million budget. In Hollywood math, that’s not a hit. It’s a "maybe." By the time they got a script ready, John Krasinski, who played the fan-favorite Ethan, became a massive director with A Quiet Place. His quote went up. His schedule filled up.
Where Are Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson Now?
As of early 2026, both women have moved light-years away from the 2011 rom-com era. Ginnifer Goodwin has become a staple of prestige voice acting and selective TV roles. She’s famously private, living a relatively quiet life with her husband and former co-star Josh Dallas.
Kate Hudson is... well, she’s Kate Hudson. She’s a mogul. Between Fabletics and her music career—did you catch her album drop recently?—she doesn't need to do a sequel to a 15-year-old movie.
Just a few months ago, in late 2025, the two actually reunited for a podcast episode on Sibling Revelry. They joked about being "too old" for the sequel now. Hudson admitted she loved playing Darcy because she was "so unapologetic," but the window for a direct sequel has likely closed.
Why We’re Still Obsessed with This Duo
There is a specific kind of nostalgia for the Goodwin-Hudson dynamic. It represented the last gasp of the mid-budget studio rom-com. Today, everything is either a $200 million superhero movie or a $5 million indie.
Something Borrowed sat in that sweet spot where you could have two genuine A-listers just... talking in a kitchen. We miss that.
The movie also dealt with "female rivalry" in a way that wasn't just about a guy. It was about the power balance in a friendship. One person is always the sun; the other is the planet. Eventually, the planet wants its own light.
The Verdict on a Sequel
Is it ever coming? Honestly, probably not as a movie. There’s been talk of a limited series reboot on a streaming platform, perhaps with a new cast or the original stars playing older versions of themselves.
If you’re looking for that same vibe today, you’re better off looking at shows like Dead to Me or Firefly Lane. They’ve taken the DNA of what Goodwin and Hudson started and turned it into long-form drama.
How to Get Your Fix
If you’re still pining for the Rachel and Darcy dynamic, here’s how to navigate the "Something" universe in 2026:
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- Read the books: Emily Giffin’s prose gives Darcy way more depth than the movie ever could. Start with Something Blue to see the redemption arc we never got on screen.
- Watch 'Zootopia': It sounds weird, but Ginnifer Goodwin’s performance as Judy Hopps carries that same "determined underdog" energy she brought to Rachel.
- Check out Hudson’s 'Glass Onion': If you want to see her play a more evolved (and hilarious) version of the Darcy "it-girl" persona, her turn as Birdie Jay is essential viewing.
- Skip the rumors: Every few months, a "leak" says a sequel is filming in Georgia. It’s almost always fake. If it’s not on the actors' official social media, it’s not happening.
The era of Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson as the queens of the messy rom-com might be over, but the film remains a masterclass in how to make an audience root for people who are objectively doing the wrong thing. That’s the magic of good casting.
Next Steps for Fans
Look for the 15th-anniversary special edition of the Something Borrowed soundtrack if you want that early 2010s New York feeling. Also, keep an eye on Kate Hudson’s production company, Starshot, as she has recently expressed interest in adapting more female-centric literary fiction that explores these complicated friendship "gray areas."