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Something about Something Borrowed just hit different in 2011. The film, based on Emily Giffin’s bestselling novel, was the messy New York City romance flick that millennials ate UP back then.
The movie didn’t get the most stellar reviews at the time, but we think it’s much better than the criticism it got. Here’s why: Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) has been hopelessly in love with Dex (Colin Egglesfield) since law school, but he’s engaged to her best friend, Darcy (Kate Hudson). A drunken confession leads Rachel and Dex to finally give in to their feelings, betraying Darcy in the process. As they attempt to keep this secret and their long-held feelings at bay, there’s forced proximity in the Hamptons, a rain scene, Darcy being lovably annoying, and an iconic besties dance scene to Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It.”
Oh, and John Krasinski‘s Ethan, Rachel’s best friend, is totally swoonworthy in a way Dex couldnever be. (Rachel, you messed up with this one.)
Something Borrowed turned 15 in May, and the main cast has continued to embrace the romance genre through the years. In honor of the film’s anniversary, Swooon is doing a deep dive into where the stars are now.
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Disney The same year Goodwin starred in Something Borrowed, she began her reign as Snow White in ABC’s Once Upon a Time. That’s where she met her now-husband, Josh Dallas. They married in 2014 and have two children. Following the end of Once Upon a Time in 2018, Goodwin has remained in the Disney family, notably voicing Judy Hopps in the Zootopia movies.
Ginnifer Goodwin
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Kevin Winter / Getty Images Hudson was already a rom-com legend before starring in Something Borrowed. She has consistently starred in films in the years since Something Borrowed, including Mother’s Day, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and Song Sung Blue, which earned the actress her first Oscar nomination. Hudson is currently playing Isla Gordon in the Netflix series Running Point.
Kate Hudson
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Michael Tullberg / Getty Images After playing Dex, Egglesfield had roles in hit TV shows like Rizzoli & Isles and The Client List. He’s been the leading man in a number of Hallmark films as well. Before starring in Something Borrowed, the actor had faced testicular cancer twice. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023. He is now cancer-free. In addition to acting, the All My Children alum is also a public speaker.
Colin Egglesfield
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Dave Allocca / Starpix Krasinski has gone full action hero in the years since Something Borrowed. He wrapped up his run as Jim Halpert on The Office in 2013 and went into movie mode. He directed and starred in the blockbuster A Quiet Place alongside his wife, Emily Blunt. He returned to direct the 2020 sequel and the upcoming 2027 follow-up. From 2018 to 2023, he played Jack Ryan in Prime Video’s TV series about the iconic CIA analyst. He recently starred in the 2026 film Jack Ryan: Ghost War.
John Krasinski
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Hallmark Media / Kim Nunneley Ashley Williams played the quirky Claire in Something Borrowed. Before and after the romance movie, Williams continued to reprise her role as Victoria on How I Met Your Mother. She popped up on countless TV shows and starred alongside Jim Gaffigan in The Jim Gaffigan Show. She’s become a staple on Hallmark Channel in recent years. Williams often appears in several Hallmark films per year. She just starred in Hallmark’s Much About Love.
Ashley Williams
David Lee / Warner Bros. Pictures / Everett Collection / Vivien Killilea / Getty Images for Prime Video Steve Howey played Marcus in Something Borrowed the same year he started playing Kev in Shameless. He remained a series regular for the show’s entire run from 2011 to 2021. Howey is keeping busy these days. He’s playing Wagner on High Potential, Phil Graham in Off Campus, and Levi in Ransom Canyon. The actor also reunited with his Reba costars on Happy’s Place!
Steve Howey