Actor Melissa McCarthy took to Instagram to wish the film Bridesmaids a “Happy 10 year anniversary”.
Melissa McCarthy said in her Instagram caption that “Who knew the recipe for joy would involve vomit, a carpal tunnel glove and a Kangol hat. Happy 10 year anniversary to Bridesmaids!!! I’d marry you all over again.”
The 2011 film Bridesmaids had Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig starring as the main characters. Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Chris O’Dowd, and Rebel Wilson co-starred.
The comedy revolved around Wiig’s character Annie, as she attempts to serve as maid of honour for Rudolph’s character. Wiig’s character suffered through a series of misfortunes while planning and executing the bachelorette party.
The film was directed by Paul Feig and written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Mumolo also took to Instagram on the film’s 10 year anniversary. She made a cameo appearance as a “panicked flight passenger” and shared an image of Wiig and her on set and in character.
In 2012, actor Melissa McCarthy was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bridesmaids. For her role as a supporting actor, won the Boston Society of Film Critics’ award, New York Film Critics Online award, and an MTV Movie Award. In total, she was nominated for 15 awards for her role in Bridesmaids.
The movie Bridesmaids was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It also won the following awards:
- Critic’s Choice Award for Best Comedy,
- American Film Institute Award for Movies of the Year
- New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Ensemble Cast
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble
- Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Comedy
- NewNowNext Award for Next Must-See Movie