Fun Facts About Bridesmaids That Will Get You in the Party Spirit, by revealing some behind-the-scenes secrets.
Oh, you’re in for a treat! Bridesmaids was a comedy masterpiece, and the behind-the-scenes stories make it even better. Here are some fun secrets about the film:
Improv Galore: With a cast full of seasoned improv comedians—including Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy—the film had plenty of unscripted moments.
No Sequel Plans: Despite fans clamoring for a Bridesmaids 2, Wiig and Mumolo have been clear that they’re not planning a follow-up.
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Melissa McCarthy’s Scene-Stealing Role: McCarthy’s character, Megan, was inspired by the real-life personality of Guy Fieri! Her hilarious performance even earned her an Oscar nomination.
Wilson Phillips Cameo: The iconic ‘90s pop group made a surprise appearance at the wedding, reigniting interest in their hit song Hold On.
"Annie and I aren't planning a sequel," she insisted to The Hollywood Reporter just eight months after the film eclipsed box office expectations, settling an "Are women actually funny?" debate the creators weren't aware was even happening. Having spent the previous five-plus years fully committed to the project, they were ready to move on. Added Wiig, "We are writing something else."
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar ended up being their escape. The highly acclaimed film, which was released in February 2021, prompted yet another round of calls for bridesmaids to return to the wedding.
After a decade of contemplation, Wiig's response was a loud "no thank you."
During a SiriusXM Town Hall with Mumolo and their Barb co-star Jamie Dornan, Wiig told Andy Cohen that they had "other ideas" in the works and that they "were not really interested in, like, going back and writing another one." This has been the case the entire time, but the former Saturday Night Live star was concerned that it gave people the wrong impression.
"I just don't want it to be translated as a negative thing, because we obviously love the movie," she continued. They just felt as though "we said that story and we were just so excited to do other things. I mean, Bridesmaids is obviously very close to our heart, and we love it."
The movie made around $300 million worldwide and introduced the world to Melissa McCarthy, the actress who was once known as Sookie from Gilmore Girls, and an unknown Australian named Rebel Wilson.
Fans flocked to see Milwaukee-based bride-to-be Lillian (Maya Rudolph) and her entourage, which included her erratic best friend Annie (Wiig), flawlessly groomed Helen (Rose Byrne), foolish newlywed Becca (Ellie Kemper), cynical housewife Rita (Wendi McLendon-Covey), and obnoxious future sister-in-law Megan (McCarthy), as they laughed.
It received Oscar nominations for screenwriters Wiig and Mumolo, supporting actress McCarthy, and Best Picture Golden Globes. It also sparked a resurgence of interest in the 1990s pop duo Wilson Phillips, whose unexpected appearance at Lillian's wedding was the ideal corny, dance-filled farewell.
Even though it does not seem likely that we will get a sequel ten years later, we are still, in Annie's words, "readdddy to paaaaartay."