Bridesmaids Movie Breakdown

Bridesmaids Movie: If you loved Knocked Up, get ready for Bridesmaids, where Judd Apatow brilliantly tapped Kristen Wiig!

As Annie, Wiig co-wrote the script and unleashed hilarious mayhem.

This box office hit proves women can be just as funny, flipping the script on rom-coms where brides just smile and look pretty!

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The Misadventures of a Hilarious Girl Gang

Packed with some of the biggest names in comedy, Bridesmaids tells the tale of Annie, a baker whose talents in the kitchen are about as successful as her dating life—a total flop!

The one rock-solid relationship she has is with her best friend, Lillian, played by the delightful Maya Rudolph.

Due to their BFF status, Lillian makes the world’s bravest decision and asks Annie to be her Maid of Honor on her wedding day.

Spoiler alert: nobody has any idea of the hilarious disaster waiting to unfold!

At Lillian’s engagement party, Annie is introduced to Helen, a friend of Lillian’s and a member of the bridal party who has more charm, money, and connections than Annie.

Over the course of the wedding planning and celebrations leading up to the big day, Annie and Helen find themselves trying to one-up each other.

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Watching this movie will take you through a wedding shopping excursion that becomes a literal drama storm, and bachelorette party mishap, and the crumbling of a friend group.

These misadventures come with funny side stories and unique characters from the other bridesmaids.

While Annie is driving her car through town, she continues to get pulled over by a sarcastic but sweet cop.

First, he gives her a warning about her lights being out, but as he continues to pull her over, the dynamic changes.

Their love story ebbs and flows, with Annie eventually finding love with Officer Nathan Rhodes.

Bridesmaids Realizations

After a few dramatic detours and some intense soul searching that could probably fill a soap opera, Helen and Annie finally decide to stop eyeing each other like they’re rival TV anchors and admit their jealousy.

They find common ground, like two superheroes bonding over their shared disdain for traffic, and join forces to put Lillian in the spotlight on her big day.

Ultimately, they salvage Annie’s bond with Lillian, win over Officer Rhodes with charm (who could resist a rom-com hero?), and—voila!—Annie emerges as a revitalized, optimistic version of herself, with a dash of flair!

Bridesmaids Trivia

• Rebel Wilson and Matt Lucas, who play Annie’s insufferable roommates in the movie actually became roommates in real life after filming!
• Jill Clayburgh, the actress who played Annie’s mother in the movie passed away before the film was released. It was the last film she ever made, and she never got to see the final product.
• Melissa McCarthy, one of the bridesmaids, and Ben Falcone who plays Air Marshall Jon in an epic flight scene are actually married in real life.
• The film wanted to be sure it didn’t become the female version of “The Hangover” so many of the Las Vegas bachelorette scenes were cut.
• Maya Rudolph was pregnant during the filming of the movie; many of her outfits featured a high belt to cover her baby bump.

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Bridesmaids Movie Cast

• Kristen Wiig – Annie Walker
• Maya Rudolph – Lillian Donovan
• Rose Byrne – Helen Harris III
• Melissa McCarthy – Megan Price
• Wendi McLendon – Covey as Rita
• Ellie Kemper – Becca
• Chris O’Dowd – Officer Nathan Rhodes
• Jon Hamm – Ted
• Jill Clayburgh – Judy Walker
• Matt Lucas – Gil
• Rebel Wilson – Brynn
• Michael Hitchcock – Don
• Tim Heidecker – Douglas “Doug/Dougie” Price
• Ben Falcone – Air Marshall Jon
• Dana Powell – Flight Attendant Claire
• Mitch Silpa – Flight Attendant Steve
• Terry Crews – Rodney
• Jillian Bell – Girl at Shower
• Franklyn Ajaye – Lillian’s father
• Matt Bennett – Helen’s Stepson

Based on a True Story: The movie was loosely based on the experiences of Wiig and her co-writer, Annie Mumolo, during their time as struggling actresses in Los Angeles.

Box Office Success: Bridesmaids was a massive box office success, grossing over $288 million worldwide and ranking as the highest-grossing R-rated female comedy of all time.

Oscar Nominations: The film received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Supporting Actress (Melissa McCarthy) and Best Original Screenplay (Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo).

Touching and Hilarious: While the movie is known for its raunchy humor, it also features plenty of heartfelt moments and relatable themes, making it a beloved classic for both men and women.