What Women Want Timeline ( Real )

film_release
December 15, 2000

Release of 'What Women Want'

The romantic comedy film 'What Women Want,' starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, was released to the public.

film_box_office
Early 2001

Box Office Success of 'What Women Want'

The film achieved significant box office success, grossing over $370 million worldwide, making it one of the top-grossing romantic comedies of its time.

film_production
1999

Production Start of 'What Women Want'

Filming began for 'What Women Want,' directed by Nancy Meyers.

What Women Want Timeline ( Fictional )

promotion
Early 2000s - Beginning of the movie

Nick Marshall Gets Promotion to Creative Director

Nick Marshall is promoted to Creative Director at the advertising agency after the previous director, Darcy McGuire, is fired.

supernatural_event
Early 2000s - Shortly after promotion

Nick Gains Ability to Hear Women's Thoughts

After an accident involving a hairdryer and a toaster, Nick wakes up to discover he can hear women's thoughts.

professional_growth
Early 2000s - Following supernatural event

Nick Uses Ability to Improve Work

Nick starts using his new ability to read women's thoughts to gain an advantage in understanding what women want, helping him in creating advertising campaigns.

romantic_attempt
Early 2000s - Mid movie

Nick Tries to Woo Darcy McGuire

Nick attempts to win over Darcy McGuire, his co-worker and former Creative Director, by understanding her thoughts and feelings using his ability.

relationship_development
Early 2000s - Mid to late movie

Nick Develops Genuine Relationship with Darcy

Nick's interactions with Darcy evolve from superficial to genuine as he learns to empathize with her and other women.

resolution
Early 2000s - End of movie

Nick Loses Ability and Reconciles

Nick's ability to hear women's thoughts fades, leading him to reconcile with Darcy through honest communication and understanding, culminating in their romantic relationship.