Unveiling the 15 Secrets of A Walk to Remember.
As "A Walk to Remember" celebrates its 20th anniversary, fans are treated to 15 secrets about the movie, including Mandy Moore's fight for the lead role, Shane West's purchase of his character's car, and the fact that Jessica Simpson was considered for the role of Jamie. The movie, based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, became a generation-defining tearjerker and marked Moore's first lead acting role. The film's soundtrack featured Switchfoot's "Only Hope," and the story was inspired by Sparks' sister's battle with cancer.