Let’s be real for a second. If you grew up in the 2010s, you probably have a love-hate relationship with the movie Something Borrowed. It’s that one flick you put on when you’re feeling a bit messy or just need to veg out on the couch. You know the vibe: Rachel, the "good girl" lawyer played by Ginnifer Goodwin, accidentally sleeps with Dex, who just happens to be the fiancé of her over-the-top best friend, Darcy, played by Kate Hudson. It was peak messy-best-friend drama.
For over a decade, fans have been obsessively asking the same question: Where is the sequel? The book it was based on, written by Emily Giffin, has a follow-up called Something Blue. We’ve been waiting forever to see Darcy get her own redemption arc. But honestly? We might need to let that dream go.
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The Sibling Revelry Bombshell
Just recently, in late 2025, Ginnifer Goodwin hopped on Kate Hudson’s podcast, Sibling Revelry, which she hosts with her brother Oliver. They got talking about their careers and, naturally, the conversation drifted back to their 2011 rom-com. If you were hoping for a "green light" announcement, I’ve got some bad news.
Kate admitted that people ask her about a sequel on every single red carpet she walks. It's constant. But when the two of them really dug into it, the tone was... well, pretty final. "I mean, we’re kind of too old," Kate said. It sounds harsh, but she’s kinda right. The original story is so rooted in that "turning 30" identity crisis.
Ginnifer was even more blunt. She mentioned that as she’s approaching 50, she just can't see herself playing a character spiraling over being 30 anymore. It wouldn't feel authentic. She even joked about how she’s basically an "assistant librarian" at her kids' school now when she isn't working. Imagine the "Salt-N-Pepa" dance scene in a PTA meeting. Actually, that would be hilarious, but maybe not the movie the studio wants to fund.
Why Something Borrowed Still Stays Rent-Free in Our Heads
So why do we still care about Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin together? Most rom-coms from 2011 have faded into the background, but this one stuck. Part of it is because the movie was actually kind of "edgy" for its time. Usually, the protagonist is the moral compass. In this movie? Rachel is literally the "other woman."
- The Chemistry: Despite the characters being "frenemies," Kate and Ginny had this genuine spark.
- The Cringe Factor: Darcy was written to be almost unbearable, and Hudson played that "insensitive diva" role to perfection.
- The John Krasinski Effect: Let's not forget Jim Halpert himself as the sarcastic moral anchor, Ethan.
The film actually got pretty rough reviews when it first came out—we're talking a 15% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics called it an "unpleasant misfire." But fans didn't care. It’s become a cult classic because it captures that weird, toxic, but deeply loyal bond that some childhood friendships have.
Where Are They Now? (2026 Edition)
It’s January 2026, and both actresses are having a massive moment, just not together.
Ginnifer Goodwin has been busy with the massive success of Zootopia 2. She was just seen at the 2026 BAFTA Tea Party looking incredible in a crimson Armani gown. She’s also been getting a lot of buzz for her work in prestige TV lately. Off-camera, she’s still happily married to her Once Upon a Time co-star Josh Dallas. She recently told People that she’s "delighted" her sons, Oliver and Hugo, are starting to discover acting through school plays, even though she initially tried to keep them away from the "biz."
Kate Hudson, meanwhile, is basically Hollywood royalty at this point. She’s fresh off a Golden Globes appearance for her role in Song Sung Blue. She’s been leaning hard into her music career too, proving she can pretty much do anything she wants.
What Really Happened to "Something Blue"?
For years, the author Emily Giffin teased that a sequel was in development. There were scripts, there were meetings, and there was a lot of "maybe next year." But the reality is that the window probably closed.
Movie budgets for mid-tier rom-coms dried up for a long time, replaced by superhero blockbusters and streaming-only releases. By the time the industry realized people actually want these types of movies again (thanks to the recent rom-com renaissance), the cast had moved on to different stages of their lives.
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Honestly, it’s probably for the best. Sometimes when you revisit a classic 15 years later, it loses the magic. Look at what happened with some other reboots—they often feel like they're trying too hard to capture lightning in a bottle twice.
What to Watch Instead
If you’re still craving that specific Kate Hudson or Ginnifer Goodwin vibe, you’ve got options.
- For the Messy Friendship: Check out Dead to Me on Netflix. It’s darker, but it has that "us against the world" female bond.
- For the Kate Hudson Fix: Watch Glass Onion. She plays a similarly "lovable but slightly terrible" person that reminds you why she was so good as Darcy.
- For the Ginny Goodwin Charm: Revisit Big Love. It shows her range way beyond the "pixie best friend" trope.
The "Something Borrowed" sequel might be dead in the water, but the legacy of that messy, complicated friendship lives on. It’s okay to let Darcy and Rachel stay in 2011, nursing their hangovers and dealing with their drama in Manhattan.
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If you want to keep up with what they're doing now, keep an eye on the 2026 awards circuit. Both women are at the top of their game, and who knows? Maybe they’ll find a different project to work on together that doesn't involve someone's fiancé.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Check out the latest episode of the Sibling Revelry podcast to hear the full, unedited conversation between Kate and Ginnifer.
- Follow Emily Giffin on social media if you want the "book version" updates on the characters' lives.
- Catch Zootopia 2 in theaters to see Ginnifer's latest work.