‘Bridesmaids’ Cast 10 Years Later: Where Are They Now? Melissa McCarthy & More

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April 28, 2021 10:21AM EDT

Are you ready to paaaarty? The iconic movie ‘Bridesmaids’ is officially 10 years old. Find out what the cast is up to now!

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‘Bridesmaids’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

‘Bridesmaids’ Cast: Where Are They Now? — Bridesmaids became a massive hit when it was released on April 28, 2011. The comedy, which earned over $288 million at the box office, revolved around the hilarious ups and downs Annie experience as she navigated being a maid-of-honor for her best friend. Kristen Wiig teamed up with Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, and Wendi McLendon-Covey to form one epic comedy team. Bridesmaids earned two Oscar nominations, including a Best Supporting Actress nod for Melissa. Since Bridesmaids, the cast has gone on to star in many more hit comedies and TV series. Melissa earned another Oscar nomination a few years later and will play Ursula in the live-action Little Mermaid. Kristen notably reunited with Melissa in the all-female Ghostbusters and played Cheetah in the highly-anticipated Wonder Woman 1984. While a Bridesmaids sequel doesn’t seem to be in the cards, the cast still has plenty of projects for us to enjoy. Find out what the cast is up to these days with our gallery.

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Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy — Melissa McCarthy starred as the one and only Megan Price in Bridesmaids. Melissa received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Her role in Bridesmaids made Melissa one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses. She has starred in more hit comedies like Identity Thief, The Heat, Tammy, Spy, and more. She earned her second Oscar nomination for her performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? When it comes to TV, Melissa starred on Mike & Molly from 2010 to 2016. She also made an appearance in the Gilmore Girls revival. She is starring and producing the upcoming limited series Nine Perfect Strangers, which will air on Hulu. Melissa will also appear in Thor: Love & Thunder and star as Ursula in the live-action The Little Mermaid.

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Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig — Kristen Wiig starred as Annie, the ultimate hot mess, in Bridesmaids. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Bridesmaids. She has since starred in movies like Girl Most Likely, The Skeleton Twins, The Martian, Ghostbusters, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Wonder Woman 1984, and more. She also had major voice roles in the Despicable Me and How To Train Your Dragon franchises. She recently starred in the 2021 film Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, which reunited her with her Bridesmaids co-writer Annie Mumolo. Kristen welcomed twins with husband Avi Rothman via surrogacy in 2020.

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Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph — Maya Rudolph starred as Lillian, the bride at the center of the movie. The SNL alum has gone on to star in films like Sisters, Inherent Vice, Wine Country, and more. She’s also had voice roles in Big Hero 6, The Angry Birds Movie, and more. She has voiced various characters in the Netflix animated series Big Mouth since 2017. She co-hosted the variety series Maya & Marty in 2016. Maya has portrayed Vice President Kamala Harris in a number of SNL episodes. She’s won an Emmy for her performance as the VP. Her next role is in the Disney-Pixar film Luca.

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Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne — Rose Byrne starred as the rich and posh Helen Harris III in Bridesmaids. When Bridesmaids was released, Rose was wrapping up her role on Damages, which ended in 2012. Rose has starred in hit films like Neighbors, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, X-Men: First Class, and more. Her recent movies include Like A Boss and Irresistible. She notably played Gloria Steinem in the 2020 FX limited series Mrs. America. Her next role is in the Apple TV+ series Physical.

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Wendy McLendon-Covey

Wendy McLendon-Covey — Wendy McLendon-Covey had her breakout role as the brutally honest Rita in Bridesmaids. Just two years after Bridesmaids, Wendy began starring as Goldberg matriarch Beverly Goldberg on The Goldbergs. The show is currently in its eighth season. Wendy has also had notable roles in movies like The Single Moms Club, Blended, What Men Want, Blush, and more. She reunited with Kristen Wiig in the 2021 movie Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

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Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper — Ellie Kemper starred as the innocent Becca in Bridesmaids. At the time of the movie’s release, Ellie was still playing Erin Hannon on The Office. The show came to an end in 2013. Ellie’s films after Bridesmaids include 21 Jump Street, Sex Tape, The Secret Life of Pets movies, and more. In 2015, Ellie began starring as Kimmy Schmidt in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Ellie earned two Emmy nominations for her performance over the course of the show’s 4-year run. She is set to star in the upcoming Home Alone reboot.

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Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson — Rebel Wilson played the hilarious Brynn in Bridesmaids. Rebel went on to have her breakout role as Fat Amy in the 2012 movie Pitch Perfect. She returned for two sequels. Rebel has also starred in other movies like How To Be Single, Isn’t It Romantic, The Hustle, Jojo Rabbit, Cats, and more. Rebel made the year 2020 her “Year of Health” and lost over 60 pounds. The Australian actress is currently hosting the U.S. version of Pooch Perfect.

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Chris O’Dowd

Chris O’Dowd — Chris O’Dowd starred as Office Rhodes in Bridesmaids. After the hit comedy, he went on to star in movies like This Is 40, Thor: The Dark World, St. Vincent, and more. The Irish actor made his Broadway debut in Of Mice and Men in 2014. He was nominated for a Tony Award. Chris began starring in the EPIX series Get Shorty in 2017. He won an Emmy in 2019 for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for State of the Union.

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