The Holiday” width=”1024″ height=”683″/>Before The Holiday it is become a must-have of the season, Nancy Meyers was already a master in the art of dream interiors. Of Something’s Gotta Give has It’s Complicatedits houses are as famous as its stars. But few of them have achieved iconic status like Cameron Diaz’s glassy, sun-drenched mansion in The Holiday.
While the character of Cameron DiazAmanda Woods, flees to England to recover from a heartbreak at Christmas, she leaves behind an elegant Spanish style residence with sunny interior courtyards and effortless LA charm. And yes, you can visit it. THE filming location real who has given to Amanda’s world her glamor is a vast property of San Marino located just outside Pasadena. Your next vacation outing will be a little more cinematic.
Amanda’s Manor: Amanda’s Dream Home The Holiday
In The Holiday, Amanda Woods (played by Cameron Diaz) is a producer of successful movie trailers who impulsively swaps her house with that of a stranger. Her Los Angeles mansionall glass walls and symmetry, depicts her meticulously controlled life before she learned to slow down, drink wine and falling in love with Jude Law. And as she flees to an English cottage, Kate Winslet finds her confidence in the luxurious home Amanda leaves behind.
These iconic exterior shots n were not filmed in Hollywood Hillsbut at 1883 Orlando Road, San Marino. The house, designed by architect Wallace Neff in the 1920sis a masterpiece of Spanish style. Some of the most recognizable locations include a large motor court, curved archways, and a swimming pool that has made numerous appearances in the films.
Although the interiors have been recreated on a soundstage, the real mansion remains a architectural gem. Visitors can drive by and see Amanda’s house (from the public sidewalk, it’s a private residence!). It’s a quick stop, but for fans of The Holiday, it is a pleasure to see the place where Cameron Diaz dramatically declares : “I’m leaving for England!” »
