The opening scenes set up what looks like the central conflict: Melanie (Reese Witherspoon, of course), a successful young fashion designer in New York, accepts a proposal from rich, handsome Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), whose mother is the mayor, played by Candace Bergen—picture Martha Stewart as Mayor Bloomberg—who

Who is the mother in Sweet Home Alabama?

Mary Kay Place Mary Kay Place played Melanies mother, Pearl Smooter. Place first gained fame for her starring role on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in the 70s.

What town was Sweet Home Alabama filmed in?

Filming. Although centered in a fictional version of the town of Pigeon Creek, near a fictional version of Greenville, Alabama, the film was mostly shot in Georgia.

Is there a Sweet Home Alabama 2 movie?

We are not making a sequel that I know of, but if Disney wants to call me, I would happily make a Sweet Home Alabama 2! When ET spoke to Lucas a few years later, the actor likewise expressed a willingness to reprise his role as Jake, as long as Witherspoon did so with her role of Melanie.

Where is the mansion in Sweet Home Alabama?

The house that Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) pretends is her home is actually Oak Hill at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. The downtown scenes were filmed in Crawfordville in Taliaferro County.

What Happened to Baby in Sweet Home Alabama?

Answer: She had a miscarriage. When shes talking to Jakes mother, Stella Kay, at the bar, its mentioned that Melanie had a miscarriage. Melanie felt ashamed because after losing the baby, she ran out on Jake and their marriage to pursue her own goals in New York.

Did Melanie miscarry in Sweet Home Alabama?

Her mother, Pearl Smooter, encouraged Melanie to get out of Pigeon Creek at any cost to have a better life for herself. Melanie initially ignored that advice and married her childhood sweetheart, Jake Perry, fresh out of high school. They got married solely because she was pregnant, she ultimately miscarrying.

What was Forrest Gump IQ?

75 Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump: At an early age Forrest is deemed to have a below-average IQ of 75. He has an endearing character and shows devotion to his loved ones and duties, character traits that bring him into many life-changing situations.

Are fulgurites worth money?

Finding Fulgurites Their unusual structure, delicate nature and origin give them some value, although not in the range of precious metals. Some sites list small fulgurites for as little as $15. The more attractive pieces or those processed into jewelry can fetch a few hundred dollars.

Is sea glass made from lightning?

When lightning hits a sandy beach, it creates otherworldly glass sculptures known as fulgurites or “petrified lightning.” Find out how to spot them on your next beach vacation.