'Bridesmaids' Cast: Where Are They Now? (2024)

Ready to paaarrrrty! Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph and more have gone down in comedy history all thanks to their unforgettable performances in Bridesmaids.The Paul Feig-directed flick had its California premiere on April 28, 2011. When it made its way to theaters around the country the following month, it became an instant hit, raking in $26 million in its first weekend. Bridesmaids is one of producer Judd Apatow's highest-grossing movies to date, eventually making more than $288 million worldwide.Wiig stars as Annie Walker, a newly single bakery owner who was forced to shut down her store during a recession. Down on her luck, Annie's friend Lillian (Rudolph) gives her the chance to be maid of honor at her upcoming wedding — but close pal Helen (Byrne) one-ups Annie at every turn.The female-led comedy wasn't just a hit with audiences. Melissa McCarthy was nominated for best supporting actress at the 2012 Academy Awards, which also saw Wiig and cowriter Annie Mumolo up for Original Screenplay. The movie took home the trophy for Best Comedy at the 2012 Critics' Choice Awards and was also nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes that year.Fans would love to see the powerhouse group of actresses reunite for another zany installment, but Wiig admitted in February 2021 that she's ready to put her Bridesmaids days behind her."We have said we weren't really interested in, like, going back and writing another one," the Wonder Woman 1984 star said on SiriusXM's Town Hall. "But I just don't want it to be translated as a negative thing, because we obviously love the movie. ... We feel like we told that story and we were just so excited to do other things."The rest of the cast knows Wiig feels strongly about not committing to a sequel, including Wendi McLendon-Covey, who told Us Weekly exclusively in January 2021 that "for 10 years we've been saying that there will be no sequel."Rudolph, however, has kept an open mind. "I'd be down," she told Entertainment Tonight ahead of the movie's 10th anniversary. "I guess it wouldn't be called Bridesmaids, it would be called Old Ladies or something."Keep scrolling to see where the cast of the 2011 hit is now:[podcast_block]

Bridesmaids earned the New York native a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and the Academy Award for Original Screenplay. When Wiig left her gig as an SNL cast member in 2012, she continued to pursue roles on the big screen, appearing in The Skeleton Twins (2014), The Martian (2015), Zoolander 2 (2016) and Ghostbusters (2016). Wiig teamed up with Mumolo once more for 2021’s quirky comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. While doing press for the film, the actress revealed that she married longtime love Avi Rothman after they welcomed twins Shiloh and Luna via surrogate in June 2020.

The Emmy nominee’s career has spanned all genres, from crime dramas to frat comedies. Along with Bridesmaids, Byrne is recognized for her roles in The Internship (2013), Annie (2014), Spy (2015) and Like a Boss (2020). She eventually took her talents to TV, starring alongside Cate Blanchett and Uzo Aduba in Hulu’s historical drama Mrs. America. The Neighbors actress shares sons Rocco and Rafa with partner Bobby Cannavale.

Though they were only at SNL together for two years, Rudolph and Wiig are two comedic peas in a pod. Minnie Riperton’s daughter has also starred in Inherent Vice (2014), Sisters (2015) and Wine Country (2019), which featured Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch and more. Her portrayal of Kamala Harris on SNL during the 2020 presidential election cycle earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Rudolph, who shares four children with Paul Thomas Anderson, is also known for her work on Netflix’s Big Mouth and NBC’s The Good Place.

Before her movie career took off, McCarthy scored starring roles on Gilmore Girls (2000 to 2007) and Mike & Molly (2010 to 2016). The midwesterner was nominated for best supporting actress at the 2012 Academy Awards for her breakout performance in Bridesmaids and later appeared in comedies Identity Thief (2013), The Heat (2013), Tammy (2014), Spy (2015) and The Boss (2016). McCarthy took a more dramatic turn in 2018’s Can You Ever Forgive Me, a biopic about the life of author Lee Israel, and earned an Academy Award nomination for best actress. She often works with her husband, Ben Falcone, with whom she shares daughters Vivian and Georgette.

A former member of the Groundlings improv troupe, the California native has found her niche. Since 2013, she’s played the matriarch on ABC’s The Goldbergs, which was renewed for an eighth season in May 2020. McLendon-Covey has also lent her voice to animated shows Bob’s Burgers and Big City Greens. In 2021, she reunited with Wiig and Mumolo in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which also starred Jamie Dornan and Damon Wayans Jr.

The Office alum joined Jane Krakowski, Jon Hamm, Tituss Burgess and Carol Kane in the Tina Fey-created Netflix comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which concluded in January 2019 after four seasons. In May 2020, the cast reunited for an interactive movie, which also starred Daniel Radcliffe. Kemper has earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series throughout her career and has also lent her voice to animated movies The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and The Lego Batman Movie (2017). The My Squirrel Days author shares two sons with husband Michael Koman, who she wed in July 2012.

Apart from Bridesmaids, the Irish actor is known for his work in This Is 40 (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Mascots (2016) and Molly’s Game (2017). After starring in British sitcom The IT Crowd for four seasons from 2006 to 2010, he nabbed a recurring role on HBO’s Girls. O’Dowd won the Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series in 2019 for his work on State of the Union and was previously nominated for a Tony for the 2014 Broadway production of Of Mice and Men. He shares two sons with wife Dawn O’Porter.

One year after Bridesmaids hit theaters, Wilson’s performance as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect solidified her as a verifiable scene-stealer. She reprised the character in the film’s two sequels, which premiered in 2015 and 2017. The Australian actress has also appeared in How to Be Single (2016), Isn't It Romantic (2019), Jojo Rabbit (2019) and Cats (2019). Us confirmed in September 2020 that Wilson was dating Anheuser-Busch company heir Jacob Busch, but she confirmed in February 2021 that she was single once again.

The Ohio native went on to write and executive produce Fox’s Glee and The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend — and also had small recurring roles on both shows.

While he may be best known for his work on AMC’s Mad Men, the Golden Globe winner has given plenty of comedic performances too. After a brief recurring stint on Parks and Recreation, the Missouri native went on to star alongside Bridesmaids castmate Kemper in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt from 2015 to 2019. On the big screen, Hamm has appeared in Baby Driver (2017), Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) and Top Gun: Maverick, hitting theaters in 2021. He’s also done voice work on animated shows Big Mouth and Bob’s Burgers.

Along with Master of None’s Eric Wareheim, Heidecker makes up half of comedy duo Tim & Eric, who’ve created a number of television shows through the years. Since 2012, he’s hosted the On Cinema web series and he began the "Office Hours Live” podcast four years later. Heidecker shares daughter Amelia and son Charlie with wife Marilyn Porayko.

Since tying the knot with McCarthy in 2005, Falcone has popped up in several of her movies, including Identity Thief (2013), Spy (2015) and Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018). In 2014, he made his directorial debut with Tammy, which was cowritten by his wife. Falcone also wrote, directed and produced The Boss (2016) and Thunder Force (2021).

While some may know the Michigan native from his time in the NFL, others will recognize him better from 2004’s White Chicks or NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which premiered in 2013. The Manhood author hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from 2014 to 2015 and went on to host America's Got Talent starting in 2019. His wife, Rebecca King, and their five children were the stars of a short-lived reality series The Family Crews, which ran from 2010 to 2011 on BET.

The four-time Golden Globe nominee kicked off her Hollywood career in 1968 and continued to shine on both the big and small screens. Clayburgh battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia for 20 years before ultimately dying in November 2010. Bridesmaids was her final film role. She is survived by son Michael Rabe and daughter Lily Rabe, whom she shared with husband David Rabe.

Following his performance in Bridesmaids, the London native went on to star as Nardole in the BBC series Doctor Who from 2015 to 2017. In 2020, he joined Noel Fielding as cohost of The Great British Bake Off, taking over for previous presenters Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins and Sandi Toksvig.

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