As the hit rom-com Bridesmaids celebrates turning 13, we're taking a look at where the star-studded cast are now from successful author to one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
Since it's theatrical release, Bridesmaids has become a classic go-to feel good movie perfect for any girls night in. The famous 2011 flick follows the wild journey of Annie and her fellow bridesmaids as they go through the expensive and strange rituals tied to being part of a bridal party. While Annie is struggling to navigate her own messy love life, she makes it her mission to make sure her best friend Lillian's special day runs smoothly despite the many hilarious obstacles she faces along the way.
Now, over a decade later, we're checking in to see where the star-studded cast are today including stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Rebel Wilson, Maya Rudolph, and Ellie Kemper. Since their 2011 hit, the actresses have all paved their own roads to success with many finding thriving careers in the entertainment industry.
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Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig starred as the lead role of Annie in Bridesmaids (Publicity Picture)In Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig starred as the cynical and quirky main character of Annie Walker. In the movie, Annie is in charge of organising all of the bridal events and making sure everything goes according to plan despite dealing her own messy hardships including a recent heartbreak and the failure of her bakery business.
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Bridesmaids marked a turning point in Kristen's acting career and she continued to land a number of hit Blockbusters and television roles following the performance. Since then Kristen has starred in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hateship Loveship, Welcome to Me, The Martian, among many others. After Bridesmaids, Kristen also starred in the TV series The Spoils of Babylon which she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for.
Kristen continues to act and recently hit an exciting milestone as she hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time after she used to be a cast member for the show. She now joins the ranks of many famous stars who have hosted the show five times including Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, and Ryan Gosling.
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McMarthy starred as Megan in Bridesmaids (Getty Images)Melissa McCarthy starred as the crude but hilarious role of Megan in Bridesmaids who is the sister of the groom. Megan is confident and out-there and unafraid to boldly hit on men. When she meets an Air Marshall during the girls' flight to Vegas, Megan boldly forwardly invites him to “get back in that restroom and not rest.”
During Melissa's impressive acting career she has starred in at least 36 movies and has been awarded a number of prestigious honours including two Primetime Emmy Awards, nominations for two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Melissa has also been named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world and has been named as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
In 2024, Melissa is slated to star in the upcoming comedy film Unfrosted alongside famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The upcoming film follows the story of cereal brands Kellogg's and Post Cereal as they compete to see who can create the most revolutionary breakfast pastry in the 60s.
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne starred as Helen Harris III in Bridesmaids (Variety via Getty Images)
Rose will be starring in the true story of Tow this year (Variety via Getty Images)Rose Byrne played the role of Helen Harris III in Bridesmaids. Helen was the youthful beautiful wife of the groom’s boss and was the picture-perfect model of success. Annie is envious and dislikes Helen and she ultimately leads to Annie and Lillian's fallout ahead of the wedding after a series of pre-wedding events turn to chaos.
Since Bridesmaids, Rose has gone on to land roles in a number of movies some of which include Spy, Neighbours, Peter Rabbit, I Am Mother, I Love You Daddy, among many others. In 2024, Rose is set to hit the big screen again as she has been casted in the upcoming movie Tow based on the true story of a homeless woman in Seattle whose car that she lived in was stolen and towed.
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson stars as Brynn in Bridesmaids (Universal)Rebel Wilson starred as the wacky role of Brynn in Bridesmaids who was the sister of Gil and the outrageous roommate of Annie. In the movie, Brynn is the obnoxious nosey sister that has an infected tattoo of a Mexican drinking worm.
Since Bridesmaids, Rebel has starred in a number of roles some of her most-well known being in Pitch Perfect, The Hustle, Senior Year, How to Be Single, and more. Rebel has most recently made headlines after releasing her explosive memoir this year in which she wrote about a number of shocking bombshells including losing her virginity at 35, issues working with "massive a**hole" co-star Sacha Baron Cohen, her Ozempic weight loss, her relationship with Adele, and more.
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph starred as Lillian in Bridesmaids (Publicity Picture)Maya Rudolph starred as the bride-to-be Lillian in Bridesmaids. In the flick, Lillian is the caring and goofy bride who would do anything for those closest to her. But Lillian's easy-going nature gets put to the test as her best friend Annie lets her personal life get in the way of her dream wedding.
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Outside of Bridesmaids, Maya has starred in a number of movies and television shows some of her most well-known projects including Maya & Marty, Wine Country, Life of the Party, The Good Place, and more. She's also a very famous voice actor as well starring in popular movies and shows like Big Mouth, Big Hero 6, The Angry Birds Movie, The Emoji Movie, Luca, and more.
Ellie Kemper
Ellie Kemper played Becca in Bridesmaids (We Love TV)
Ellie went on her to star as the lead in her own Netflix comedy series (AFP/Getty Images)Ellie Kemper starred as the sweet and optimistic friend of Becca in Bridesmaids. In the group Becca always raised the spirits of her fellow bridesmaids often shifting the topic of conversation to lighter, happier subjects when times were bleak.
Since Bridesmaids, Ellie starred as the main character of her very own Netflix series the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt that ran for four years. Outside of her hit show, Ellie also starred in a number of other movies and shows over the years including 21 Jump Street, Happiness for Beginners, Sex Tape, Home Sweet Home Alone, and many more.
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