Sweet Home Alabama is one of the greatest movies of 2002, staring a great cast – Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, Candice Bergen and Mary Lynn Rajskub. If Josh Lucas was not considered a true star until this movie, this was a breakthrough for him. Josh Lucas is the male lead of the movie and his cute blond hair and dreamy blue eyes made girls all over the world sigh at every scene with him. Thanks to Sweet Home Alabama, Josh Lucas gathered a strong fan base that eagerly awaits now each of his movies.

In this 2002 movie, Josh Lucas had the role of Jake Perry, the childhood sweetheart of Melanie Carmichael, role reprized by Reese Witherspoon. Melanie Carmichael is an important clothing designer in New York and has a wealthy life in the glamorous town. When her rich boyfriend – Andrew Hennings – played by Patrick Dempsey, proposes to her, she returns to the south to let her family know the great news. Not only that she wants to spread the news of her marriage, but she must convince her ex – Jake (Josh Lucas) to sign the divorce papers she sent to him years ago. Returning to Alabama, Melanie realizes her life in the old south is much more beautiful than her big city life. Jake, played by Josh Lucas refuses to sign the divorce papers and the drama unfolds for the ambitious designer. The movie is a romantic comedy and Josh Lucas makes a great role playing a southern guy.

Although Josh Lucas conquered fame thanks to this movie, he did not stopped here. His filmography includes roles in Hulk, Secondhand Lions, Wonderland, Undertow, Around the Bend, Empire Falls, Stealth, An Unfinished Life, Glory Road, Poseidon, Death in Love, Management, Possible Side Effects, Tell Tale, Stolen, Peacock, Shadows and Lies, Daydream Nation, Life as We Know It, Little Murder, Red Dog, The Lincoln Lawyer, A Year in Mooring, J. Edgar, and Big Sur. Josh Lucas is a great actor and a favorite of the ladies, both for his great movie roles and his great looks.