Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Bridesmaidspremiered over a decade ago in 2011 The hit comedy film launched the careers of some of the cast, including Rebel Wilson The cast ofBridesmaidshas continued to act in comedy films and TV shows More than a decade later, theBridesmaidscast is still making audiences laugh. Premiering in 2011, the edgy comedy follows Annie Walker (Kristen Wiig) as her life unravels while serving as maid of honor for her best friend Lillian Donovan (Maya Rudolph), leading to a string of wedding planning mishaps and bridal party rivalries. More than a decade later, the cast has said the movie's lasting success comes down to the chemistry and camaraderie they shared on screen. "That group of women was themost magical thing ever,"Melissa McCarthy, who played bridesmaid Megan Price, told PEOPLE in April 2023. "Almost all of us were really good friends already. I think it was such a magical time." Following the film's success, the cast has pursued a variety of projects and occasionally reunited along the way. Wiig and McCarthy teamed up for the 2016Ghostbustersremake, while Rudolph and McCarthy played best friends in the 2018 comedyLife of the Party. Though Wiig has been adamant that there'snoBridesmaidssequelon the horizon, fans can relive the chaos now that the original film is streaming on Netflix. So where is the cast now? Here's a look at what the stars have been up to since the comedy first premiered. 01 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection After playing everyone's favorite disaster-prone MOH (and co-writing the screenplay), Wiig took on a variety of comedic and serious roles. TheSaturday Night Livealum starred in films likeWonder Woman 1984andThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty,as well as series likePalm Royale. She was named as one ofTIME's most influential people in the world for a second time in 2025. Off-screen, she's been in a long-term relationship with her husband, actor, writer and producerAvi Rothmansince 2016. The couplewelcomed twinsvia surrogate in 2020. 02 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Rudolph hasn't slowed down since playing the bride-to-be inBridesmaids. The actress has lent her voice to multiple animated series likeBig MouthandBless the Hartsand starred in her own dark comedy seriesLoot. When asked in April 2021 ifaBridesmaidssequelcould ever happen, she joked toEntertainment Tonightthat it "wouldn't be calledBridesmaids— it would be calledOld Ladies," before adding that she would be "down." The fellowSNLalum shares four kids with her partner of over 20 years, directorPaul Thomas Anderson. 03 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic After portraying Lillian's rich and glamorous new friend, Helen Harris III,Rose Byrnewent on to act in other hit comedy films likeNeighborsandSpy(with formerBridesmaidscostar McCarthy). She's also starred in series likePhysicalandPlatonic. Byrne has been in a relationship with Emmy Award-winning actorBobby Cannavalesince 2012. The couple sharetwo children, whom they welcomed in 2016 and 2017. 04 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Following her breakout role inBridesmaids, McCarthy has solidified her status as a comedy staple. Her film credits includeThe Heat,Spy, TammyandIdentity Thief.The Emmy-winning actress also starred in the sitcomMike & Mollyuntil 2016 and appeared in the psychological dramaNine Perfect Strangers. In 2023, she played Ursula in the live-action version ofThe Little Mermaid. McCarthy has been married toBen Falconesince 2005, and they sharetwo kids. He famously played Jon, the undercover air marshal inBridesmaids, which marked the first of many films they'd act in together. 05 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Griffin Nagel/NBC via Getty Wendi McLendon-Coveywill forever be remembered by fans as Lillian's cousin Rita, the bridesmaid who was all about the bachelorette party. After the film, she appeared in other comedy films likeHello, My Name Is Doris,BlendedandBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. However, the actress is probably best known for her iconic roles on the small screen, such as Deputy Clementine Johnson onReno 911!and Beverly Goldberg onThe Goldbergs. McLendon-Covey has also starred in the hit NBC sitcomSt. Denis Medicalsince 2024. She's been married to her husband,Greg Covey, since 1996. 06 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Theo Wargo/Getty The OfficealumEllie Kemperused her trademark enthusiasm to play Becca, one of Lillian's friends from work. FollowingBridesmaids, she took on a number of supporting roles in movies like21 Jump StreetandSex Tapebefore starring in her own series,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The actress also played oppositeYellowstone'sLuke Grimesin the 2023 rom-comHappiness for Beginners. In 2012, Kemper married comedy writerMichael Koman. The couple went on to welcome two sons in 2016 and 2019. 07 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Everyone who watchedBridesmaidsfell a little in love withChris O'Dowd's Officer Nathan Rhodes (and his sweet romance with Wiig's Annie). Since the film wrapped, the Irish actor has starred in comedies likeThe Sapphires,This Is 40andSt. Vincent. He's also taken on more serious roles in dramas likeCalvaryandMolly's Game. In 2014, O'Dowd starred alongsideJames Francoin the Broadway production ofOf Mice and Menand in his own 2023 comedy series,The Big Door Prize. He married British TV presenterDawn Porterin 2012, and they sharetwo sons. 08 of 09 Suzanne Hanover/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection ; Bruce Glikas/WireImage Matt Lucasplayed Gil, one-half of Annie's over-the-top brother and sister roommates. AfterBridesmaids, the British comedian appeared in a variety of films likeAlice in Wonderland,PaddingtonandWonka. He's also had a recurring guest role inDoctor Whoand hostedThe Great British Baking Showuntil 2023. In January 2025, he announced that he wasstarting a podcastwith his former comedy partner, David Walliams, calledMaking A Scene. Lucas was married to the late Kevin McGee from 2006 to 2008. 09 of 09 WENN Rights Ltd via Alamy ; Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty ComedianRebel Wilsongot her breakout role as Annie's other roommate, Brynn. She continued to steal scenes in other films likeWhat to Expect When You're Expectingbefore landing her starring role in thePitch Perfectseries. The Australian actress has since appeared in movies likeHow to Be Single,Senior YearandBride Hard. Wilsonwelcomed a baby girlvia surrogate in 2022 and married her girlfriend,Ramona Agruma, two years later. Read the original article onPeople
