Serendipity 3 a 1960s photograph of Andy Warhol and Serendipity 3 co-founder Stephen Bruce. There is also a Serendipity 3 in Harajuku, in Tokyo, Japan. Serendipity 3 has appeared prominently in at least two major movies. The movie most associated with the restaurant is its namesake "Serendipity". Released in 2001, it centers on a couple that meet by chance while shopping at Bloomingdale's, and share dessert at the restaurant later that same night. "One Fine Day", released in 1996, also has a scene in the restaurant, featuring the Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. "Trust the Man", released in 2006, includes a scene of David
Kate Beckinsale because she knew Bale well: "If it was a stranger, it would have been easier." While Frances McDormand's performance as Bale's mother was widely praised, Beckinsale received negative reviews. Holden found the film "superbly acted, with the exception of Ms. Beckinsale, whose tense, colourless Alex conveys no inner life." Critic Lisa Schwarzbaum was unimpressed by the "tedious" characters and criticised "the fussy performances of Bale and Beckinsale" in particular. The film has grossed over $4 million worldwide. Beckinsale became known as an action star after playing a vampire in 2003's "Underworld". The film was markedly different from her previous work,