6 Marisa Tomei Comedies to Watch if You Miss What Women Want

Back in 2000, the world saw Mel Gibson’s charming romcom about a man who acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking. What Women Want had Marisa Tomei starring as a pretty coffee shop worker who was seduced by the main character.

If you miss this iconic comedy that made Tomei a worldwide star, we have a perfect list for you. Here are 6 of the actress’ comedies that will make your weekend better.

1. My Cousin Vinny (1992)

First comes the nostalgic gem that marked Tomei’s first success in mainstream cinema. Following two friends who are wrongfully accused of murder, this comedy has the actress playing the fiancée of that very Vinny who decides to defend them in court.

2. Four Rooms (1995)

A unique anthology movie, co-directed by Quentin Tarantino, shows four rooms in a hotel with connected storylines on the night of New Year's Eve. Be sure that Tomei’s comedic performance as a stoner girl makes it a must-watch alone.

3. Slums Of Beverly Hills (1998)

Starring Orange Is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne, this dramedy follows a teenager whose lower-middle-class family moves around the outskirts of Beverly Hills. Tomei here plays the protagonist's reckless cousin who is an addict (just like in Four Rooms).

4. Happy Accidents (2000)

Blending romantic comedy and science fiction elements, this time-travel film centers on Tomei’s Ruby who starts dating a mysterious man who claims he came from the future. This gem has a lot of hilarious moments and extremely memorable dialogues.

5. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

We bet you’ve heard of this star-studded romcom that depicts a series of interconnected love stories revolving around Steve Carell’s Cal. Tomei portrays the first woman to show interest in Cal after his divorce, and she’s truly brilliant here.

6. The King of Staten Island (2020)

Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy-drama tells the story of Scott, a 24-year-old college dropout who lives at home with his mother (Tomei) and tries to make it through unemployment, coming of age and other troubles.