James Marsden settles ‘The Notebook’ endgame debate

James Marsden weighed in on the debate surrounding who Allie Hamilton should have chosen in 'The Notebook'

By TCP News Desk May 01, 2025
James Marsden settles ‘The Notebook’ endgame debate
James Marsden settles ‘The Notebook’ endgame debate

James Marsden weighed in on the debate surrounding whether Allie Hamilton in The Notebook did the right thing by choosing Noah Calhoun over his character, Lon Hammond, Jr.

“You know, it's funny. I hear a lot of people nowadays that very kindly come up to me and say, ‘[Lon was] the whole package, you were like this wealthy guy, and you treated her right, and you trusted her and it was a healthy relationship and [Allie and Noah] were in an unhealthy, toxic relationship,” said the actor, “While I see that and understand it, I mean, love is love.”

“The dynamic between [Allie and Noah] and their chemistry was undeniable," he continued, "And so I think, yeah, she should have ended up with Noah. That kind of love in that movie can be fiery and it can still be the right thing, the right person to be with.”

However, he also wishes the best for Lon, adding, “Not that Lon is a bad guy, he’s a really good guy! But there’s another lady out there for him, I’m sure, that’s very happy.”

Marsden has recently begun filming for Season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors alongside John Hamm and Olivia Munn.

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