America's Sweethearts

About America's Sweethearts

America's Sweethearts is an American romantic comedy film directed by Joe Roth and produced by Billy Crystal. The plot follows a high-profile Hollywood couple, Eddie Thomas and Gwen Harrison, whose messy break-up has caused a media frenzy. In an attempt to salvage Eddie's career and promote their latest film together, their handlers arrange for a faux reconciliation. However, as the event unfolds, Eddie finds himself falling for Gwen's sister and personal assistant, Kiki.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Revolution Studios and Crystal Clear Pictures. It was written by Crystal and Peter Tolan and shot in various locations across the United States, including Las Vegas and Los Angeles. America's Sweethearts was a box-office success, despite mixed reviews from critics.

Actors

• Julia Roberts as Kiki Harrison: Roberts plays the role of Kiki, the personal assistant and sister of Gwen. Her performance is lauded as she goes from being unnoticed to being the center of attention.
• Billy Crystal as Lee Phillips: Crystal plays Lee Phillips, a publicist tasked with managing the faux reconciliation of Eddie and Gwen.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Gwen Harrison: Zeta-Jones plays Gwen, a Hollywood starlet whose break-up with Eddie makes headlines.
• John Cusack as Eddie Thomas: Cusack plays Eddie, a famous Hollywood actor who finds himself falling for Kiki amidst the chaos of the staged reconciliation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• John Cusack and Billy Crystal also starred together in the 2000 film, "High Fidelity".
• The film was Catherine Zeta-Jones' first as a comedic actress.
• Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal previously worked together in the 1991 film "Hook".

Quotes

• "I'm great with fans; they love me."
• "I feel like a brown m&m inside."
• "I'm allergic to fabric softener. I majored in Comparative Literature at Brown."

Music, Soundtrack

• "All About Love" - By Earth, Wind and Fire
• "Here I Am" - By Leona Lewis
• "Under Pressure" - By Queen and David Bowie