What the Bridesmaids cast did next — including Melissa McCarthy's style evolution

Oh you doooo want to catch up with the cast of Bridesmaids? Read on to find out what the unlikely group of friends have been up to

Rose Byrne at the premiere of 'Bridesmaids' in 2011.© FilmMagic via Getty Images
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Buddy comedy romp Bridesmaids is still endlessly loved and eternally quotable. From competitive bridesmaid speeches to getting caught with food poisoning at a designer boutique, the 2011 hit captured friendship in all its chaos, humour and understanding.

It's 15 years since Annie snuck her way into first class and Wilson Phillips cameoed at Lillian's wedding – read on to find out what your favourite bridesmaids have been up to.

Split image of Kristen Wiig. On the left in 2011, wearing a striped tshirt and white jacket. © WireImage via Getty Images,Getty Images

Kristen Wiig is an SNL favourite and star of 2011 hit 'Bridesmaids'

Kristen Wiig

As the star of and brains behind Bridesmaids, alongside director Paul Feig and co-writer Annie Mumolo, the 2011 hit owes a lot to Kristen Wiig's comedy talent. But the SNL star and Oscar nominee hasn't been taking it easy since.

Following Annie Walker's now-iconic cookie-punching meltdown, Kristen continued lending her voice to family favourites like How to Train Your Dragon and Despicable Me, and returned to Bridesmaids co-star Melissa McCarthy in 2016's Ghostbusters.

Split image of Maya Rudolph. On the left in an animal print blue a line dress. On the right in a geometric print dress.© WireImage via Getty Images,Getty Images

Maya Rudolph sends Kristen Wiig into a spin onscreen as her best friend Lillian

Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph's Lillian jumpstarts the plot with an unexpected engagement. But it's also crucial to Bridesmaids that Lil is the kind of friend you would go slightly mad at the thought of losing – and Maya certainly delivers.

After tying the knot with Dougie, she appeared in music star spoof Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, guested on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and 2013 coming-of-age comedy The Way, Way Back.

Split image of Rose Byrne. On the left in a v neck red dress holding her hand on her hip in 2011. On the right, in a sleeveless boatneck black dress in 2026.

Rose brings the perfect Helen to life, who just so happens to be everything Annie feels like she's not

Rose Byrne

Bridesmaids wouldn't be what it is without a little friendly competition. Rose Byrne brings the seemingly perfect Helen to the screen in all her near-impossible chicness. But Helen has layers, and behind the angry tennis serves we see she's just as lonely as Annie.

After having an ugly cry, the Oscar nominated actress had another rom-com hit with I Give It a Year (2013), starred in Paul Feig project Spy (2015) and psychological drama If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025). 

Split image of Melissa McCarthy. On the left in 2011, wearing a v neck blue formal dress. On the right wearing a dress covered in diamonds with a solid black top from the chest upwards.© Getty Images

Melissa's Megan is a chaotic and loyal friend, with far too many golden puppies

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy's Megan has a talent for spotting air marshals and stealing puppies, but she also knows when to give you a hard truth. The two-time Oscar nominee has a talent for grounding the ridiculous and Megan is a fan-favourite because of it.

She's since starred in buddy comedy The Heat (2013) and road-trip adventure Tammy (2014). Melissa even joined back up with Bridesmaids alum Rose Byrne in 2015 for action parody Spy. The actress has also been open about her weight loss journey and relationship with her body after losing 95 lbs.

Split image of Ellie Kemper. On the left in 2011 wearing a sparkly one shoulder champagne dress. On the right, at the Oscars in 2026 wearing a grey sparkly sleeveless v neck dress.© WireImage via Getty Images,Penske Media via Getty Images

Ellie co-stars in 'Bridesmaids' as the not-so-happy newlywed Becca

Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper's Becca starts out as a chipper newlywed in Bridesmaids, though her marital bliss is quick to descend to a quarter-life crisis over the course of the film.

It's a talent for this happy-go-lucky demeanour that had the actress star in The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt between 2015 and 2019, while her penchant for comedy earned her a role in The Office. More recently, Ellie returned to rom-coms in Happiness for Beginners.

Split image of Rebel Wilson. On the left in a black v neck dress in 2011. On the right in 2026, wearing a black scoop neck dress with a white shirt underneath and a ribbon around the collar tied into a bow.© Getty Images,PA Images via Getty Images

Rebel Wilson has returned to the world of rom-coms with several Netflix hits

Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson isn't on screen for much of Bridesmaids but she certainly makes an impression as Annie's roommate from hell. One particularly memorable moment comes when she reveals a large tattoo, offered for free and predictably infected.

Since then, Rebel's worked on iconic college acapella flick Pitch Perfect, dark comedy Jojo Rabbit and had several Netflix rom-com successes with Senior Year and Isn't It Romantic.

Split image of Matt Lucas. On the left in a velvet suit with a blue tie in 2011. On the right, in a red jumper, beige trousers and shirt in 2026.© FilmMagic via Getty Images,PA Images via Getty Images

Matt Lucas' Gil was a nightmarish roommate and, together with on-screen sister Rebel Wilson, made Annie's life even more stressful

Matt Lucas

Matt Lucas is cast as Annie's roommate and brother of Rebel Wilson's Brynn. He certainly shows off his acting talents as the comedian becomes a dreaded passive aggressive presence on screen.

Matt has since appeared on 15 episodes of Doctor Who, Wonka (2023) and Gladiator II (2024). He has also worked as co-host of baking competition The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding.

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