Heather Burns from Miss Congeniality Proves She’s Royalty
20. The Classic “Perfect Date” Line Has Special Significance
Each year on April 25, memes emerge to celebrate the iconic quote from Miss Rhode Island regarding the “perfect date.” She mistakenly believes it refers to her favorite day on the calendar rather than an ideal romantic outing. Interestingly, screenwriter Marc Lawrence crafted the line, but Donald made it personal by changing the date to his wife’s birthday.
“I suggested, ‘Could it be April 25th? That’s my wife’s birthday,'” the director shared. “So I’m delighted that every year on her birthday, these memes circulate.”
21. Getting the Last Laugh
Donald strategically includes extra scenes in early versions of his films, just in case something unexpectedly resonates with audiences. This ensures that critics are not present at those screenings. However, film blogger Harry Knowles managed to sneak into a test screening and wrote a scathing review, even blaming me for supposedly ruining Sandra Bullock’s career.
Fortunately, the negative feedback did not deter the studio, and the film went on to become a success, earning $212 million worldwide from a $45 million budget. Reflecting on this, Donald expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I’m just grateful that the movie became a beloved comedy, making substantial profits, allowing me to subtly brush off that review with a little smirk.”