These Are The Queens Of Terrible Yet Great Romantic Comedies

Kate Hudson burst onto the scene with a vivid performance as groupie Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical hit "Almost Famous." She was rewarded with a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. More recently, Hudson received critical acclaim for her supporting turn as Birdie Jay in the decidedly unromantic "Glass Onion." In between, she mostly made romantic comedies. Though many of them haven't earned the best reviews, they still have legions of devoted fans.

Hudson was promoted to leading lady in 2003's "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," opposite Matthew McConaughey. Critics weren't impressed, but audiences liked it better and made it a financial success, which cemented Hudson's status as a rom-com darling. She and Luke Wilson followed that up with 2003's "Alex & Emma," which follows a stenographer who helps a writer finish his book before the mob comes for him. Then came 2003's "Le Divorce," based on a popular novel, and 2004's "Raising Helen," which mixes death with meet-cutes. Hudson rounded out the 2000s with 2006's "You, Me and Dupree" and 2008's "Fool's Gold," which reunited her with McConaughey. Finally, there was 2009's "Bride Wars," which stars Hudson opposite Anne Hathaway.

Hudson has starred in many rom-coms, but few of them have ever gotten solid reviews. However, her chemistry is undeniable. Whether she's working opposite McConaughey, Hathaway, or either Wilson brother, she brings charisma to the screen — sometimes in spite of the movie that surrounds her.