'50 First Dates' Almost Had a Different Title, Plus More Little-Known Facts About the 2000s Rom-Com
Including why Drew Barrymore refused to rehearse the singing scene with Adam Sandler.

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When we think about some of our favorite cinematic duos, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore top our list. After all, the pair have made three hilarious romantic comedies together: The Wedding Singer (1998), 50 First Dates (2004) and Blended (2014). Don't tell the others, but our favorite has to be 50 First Dates, which features an unconventional love story, a stunning Hawaiian setting and countless laugh-out-loud moments.
Henry, played by Adam, is a marine veterinarian living in Hawaii. Although Henry usually dates tourists to avoid committing to a long-term relationship, that changes when he meets Drew's character, Lucy. After the pair spend an incredible day together, Henry begins to think that she could be the one, until he learns that she suffers from a condition that causes her to lose her memory every time she falls asleep.
While reminiscing on the movie, we couldn't help but dive into the behind-the-scenes details that make it such a special watch. Read on for some surprising secrets and stories, from the sweet reason why Drew didn't want to rehearse the singing scene to details about the original script, which was completely different from the movie we know and love today.
Madison McGee is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines. For the past year, she has contributed shopping content, gift guides, product testing, and deals coverage across Hearst’s portfolio, which includes Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Men's Health, House Beautiful, Elle, Town and Country, Esquire, Country Living, Oprah Daily, and more. Prior to joining Hearst, she was a staff writer at BuzzFeed and worked in book publishing. Madison is a graduate of the University of Mississippi’s journalism program, and holds a Masters in Publishing from New York University. When she’s not scouting out the best deals, she can be found reading, cheering on the Baltimore Ravens, or exploring New York City’s indie bookstores.

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