Kerry Washington was born on January 31, 1977, and the American sports drama film Against the Ropes was released on February 20, 2004. This means that Kerry Washington was 27 years old when the movie was released.
Meg Ryan was born on November 19, 1961, so she was 42 years old when Against the Ropes was released in 2004. She celebrated her 43rd birthday on November 19, 2004.
Meg Ryan and Kerry Washington starred in the 2004 sports drama film Against the Ropes (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
The movie marked the directorial debut of Charles S. Dutton and featured an impressive cast, including Meg Ryan and Omar Epps.
Is Against the Ropes Based on a true story?
Yes, Against the Ropes is loosely based on the life of Jackie Kallen, a boxing manager who was the first woman to achieve success in the sport. Cheryl Edwards wrote the film.
Kallen’s story has been immortalized in Peter Mann’s book “Against the Odds: The Jackie Story,” which you can buy on Amazon.
The story revolves around the fictionalized journey of Jackie Kallen (Meg Ryan), a pioneering female boxing manager who achieved remarkable success in the sport.
Notably, Jackie Kallen made a cameo appearance as a reporter in the film, delivering a few lines during a press interview scene. The movie was predominantly filmed at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Meg Ryan played real-life boxing manager Jackie Kallen in the 2004 American sports drama film (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Despite its promising premise, “Against the Ropes” struggled at the box office, grossing less than $6 million in the United States. Additionally, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized its similarities to other boxing films.
Michelle Pfeiffer declined the opportunity to star in this film. During that period, the talented actress was occupied with moving her family to Northern California.
Kerry Washington Stuns on the Red Carpet Two Months After Welcoming Daughter Isabelle
In June 2014, Kerry Washington hit the red carpet at the 2014 BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Together with Kevin Hart, she presented an award during the show.
Kerry Washington turned heads in a stunning strapless floral dress by Dolce & Gabbana styled with white Jimmy Choo ‘Anouk’ pumps, a green Amanda Pearl clutch, and dazzling Roseark rings (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The then-37-year-old actress gave birth just two months earlier to baby girl Isabelle, but she looked absolutely amazing in a strapless dress by Dolce & Gabbana featuring a floral print.
The outfit was styled with a green Amanda Pearl clutch, Roseark rings, and white Jimmy Choo “Anouk” pumps.
Kerry Washington’s bouncy curls and subtle makeup added the final touches to this flawless appearance at the 2014 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on June 29, 2014 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
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