RYAN GOSLING ONCE WANTED THIS ACTRESS FIRED—BUT THEY ENDED UP FALLING IN LOVE!

Talk about a plot twist straight from a Hollywood romance!

Before Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams became one of the most iconic on-screen (and off-screen) couples of the 2000s, the chemistry between them was—well—less than magical. In fact, sources revealed that things got so tense on the set of their breakout 2004 film, The Notebook, that Gosling actually asked for McAdams to be replaced. Yes, we’re talking about that epic love story that made every millennial believe in soulmates.

You probably remember Noah and Allie—the star-crossed duo whose summer love story tugged at our heartstrings and gave us one of the most unforgettable rain-soaked kisses in movie history. It’s the very definition of romantic perfection on screen, but behind the scenes? It was total drama.

According to director Nick Cassavetes, who spilled the shocking tea in a now-famous interview, Gosling once pulled him aside during shooting and asked, “Can you take her out and bring in another actress to read off-camera with me?” Say what?! Apparently, the two young stars were butting heads majorly during filming and couldn’t stop clashing over creative choices.

"He’s doing a scene with her and he says, 'Would you take her out of here and bring in another actress to read off camera with me?' I said, 'What?' He says, 'I can’t. I can’t do it with her. I’m just not getting anything from this,'" Cassavetes recalled. And yes—