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The Other Woman is a 2014 romantic comedy film directed by Nick Cassavetes. It stars Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton. Diaz portrays the role of Carly Whitten, an attorney who gets romantically involved with a charming businessman, Mark King. However, Carly's world turns upside down when she discovers that Mark already has a wife named Kate.
Carly and Kate form an unlikely bond and decide to investigate Mark's misdeeds. Both of them are left shocked when they find out that Mark has been cheating on them with a third woman. The movie stands out with its ensemble cast and witty writing.
While The Other Woman garnered a fair bit of an audience over the years, several rom-coms like Clueless, Bridesmaids, and the other entries on this list stand as exceptional films in the genre.
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Clueless, Bridesmaids, and 6 other rom-com movies that are must-see for fans of The Other Woman
1) The First Wives Club
In The First Wives Club, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton play three best friends who all undergo a transformation at the same time as their husbands leave them for younger women.
The college mates reunite as their friend Cynthia passes away. After her passing, the women get a chance to reconnect and help each other deal with their marriage problems. Just like in The Other Woman, the bond between the characters proves that the power of true friendship can cure all.
2) Sex and the City 1 & 2
Standing apart from the television series, Sex and the City movies are a welcome extension to the story of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends. Anyone who enjoys themes of female friendships showcased in The Other Women, will enjoy the camaraderie between the main characters.
In the first film, Carrie and Mr. Big move in together and promptly decide to get married. However, things take a turn when Mr. Big gets cold feet on the wedding day. Carrie's friends come to her rescue during this difficult situation.
In the second movie, the girls take a trip to Abu Dhabi, where they meet Samantha's ex, and shenanigans ensue.
3) Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love is the story of a middle-aged man, Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) who gets the tough break of divorce from his wife. To deal with this crippling news, Cal starts to pick up women from bars with his new friend Jacob (Ryan Gosling) playing his wingman.
With Oscar-winning actors, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone being part of the main cast, along with comedy legend Steve Carell, already made this movie rank notches above others in the genre. But the added advantage of incredible writing and direction made the film a potential candidate for one of the best rom-com films ever.
4) He's Just Not That Into You
Telling the tale of four men and five women struggling to keep love alive in their relationship, He's Just Not That Into You is a collection of stories that reflect the life of every hopeless romantic. Each of the nine main characters experiences heartbreak and tries to deal with it in their own way.
Gigi, played by Ginnifer Goodwin, is habituated to consistently misunderstanding her partners. With a stellar star cast with names like Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Aniston among others, and a relatable plot, this movie is a good watch for fans of The Other Woman.
5) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
A confident advertising executive, Benjamin Barry falls in love with Andie Anderson, a cynical journalist. However, it turns out that Ben had cut a deal with his competitors that needed him to make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. On the other hand, Andie is writing a book about How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and takes Ben's advances as an opportunity to experiment.
The chaos that germinates from this accidental romance is a treat to watch in this movie. Those who love the awkward comedy featured in The Other Woman are sure to love this one.
6) There's Something About Mary
This is a timeless romantic comedy that fans of The Other Woman will surely appreciate. Starring Cameron Diaz, fresh from her stunning appearance in The Mask, the film follows the hilarious antics of a group of men who are all vying for the attention of the beautiful and mysterious Mary.
Part of the herd competing for Mary's attention is Ted (Ben Stiller), Mary's nerdy and socially awkward high school friend. Ted hires a private detective to track Mary down before he realizes that he isn't the only one infatuated with Mary.
Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz bounce off each other effortlessly, which results in a hilarious and endearing movie that is a delight to watch.
7) Bridesmaids
Annie Walker gets to be the maid of honor at her friend, Lillian's wedding, but she ends up butting heads with Helen, another bridesmaid. While going through a tough breakup, Annie still answers the call and agrees to take up the responsibility for the wedding.
With a colorful cast of bridesmaids, including illustrious names like Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, and the hilarious chemistry and antics these ladies are famous for, Bridesmaids is perhaps the perfect formula for a girls' night movie. Just like The Other Woman, Bridesmaids features themes of growing friendships, and women helping each other recover from their crises.
8) Clueless
Released in 1995, Clueless is the story of Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a high school queen, at the top of the pecking order. Her external demeanor seems superficial, but it hides her wit, charm, and intelligence. Cher fancies herself as a matchmaker and attempts to get two of her teachers to date each other.
To this day, Alicia Silverstone is remembered fondly for this movie as it became a huge cultural phenomenon in the mid-90s. An adorable and charmingly funny coming-of-age story awaits the fans of The Other Woman.
As far as rom-com movies go, this list features some of the most widely liked.
