Such was the power of Green’s zany, somewhat sick sense of humor.

Sometime during pre-production, Barrymore met Green and urged him to take a role in the movie.

“I actually passed on it initially.”

Drew Barrymore and Tom Green

And yes, he gets a kiss from Drew’s character.

The couple began dating while filming the movie, which was released in 2000.

They also became engaged and got married during that same year.

Drew Barrymore and Ton Green

At the time, there didn’t seem to be bad blood, despite the divorce.

I wish our marriage could have worked out, I wish her much happiness."

Similarly, Barrymore released a statement saying, “I love Tom very much.

Drew Barrymore and Tom Green

He has always been a great friend and that won’t change.”

I think the world of you, and I celebrate you.

I always have and I always will."

“Dick and Mary Jane, will you give them my love?”

Tom replied that “of course” he would.