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Bridesmaids is an American comedy film that was released in 2011. The film was directed by Paul Feig and written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, who also starred in the leading role. The plot centres on Annie, who suffers a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as the maid of honour for her best friend, Lillian.

The film was released in 2011

The film Bridesmaids was released in 2011. It premiered in Westwood, California, on April 28, 2011, and was released in the United States and Canada on May 13, 2011.

The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing $26 million in its opening weekend in North America and eventually earning over $288 million worldwide. It received a 90% overall approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and served as a touchstone for discussions about women in comedy.

The film was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and received multiple accolades. In 2012, it became the first Apatow-produced film to be nominated for an Academy Award, with nominations for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay.

The success of Bridesmaids was significant as it demonstrated that female-driven comedies with raunchy and fearless storylines could connect with audiences and achieve blockbuster success. The film's success challenged the notion that raunchy comedies were solely for men and proved that women could be just as funny and successful in this genre.

With a budget of $32.5 million, Bridesmaids exceeded expectations and became the top-grossing Apatow production at the time of its release.

It premiered in April 2011

The American comedy film Bridesmaids premiered in Westwood, California, on April 28, 2011. The film was directed by Paul Feig and starred Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O'Dowd.

Bridesmaids follows the story of Annie (Wiig), who suffers a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as maid of honour for her best friend, Lillian (Rudolph). The film explores the competition between Annie and Helen (Byrne), another bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend. This dynamic threatens to upend Annie's life as an out-of-work pastry chef.

The film had a successful opening release in the United States and Canada on May 13, 2011, grossing $26 million in its opening weekend. It received positive reviews, with praise for its screenplay and performances, and sparked discussions about women in comedy.

Bridesmaids was nominated for several awards, including Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The film's success was significant, as it showcased the potential for female-driven comedies and proved that women could succeed in raunchy comedy roles.

It was directed by Paul Feig

Bridesmaids, the 2011 American comedy film, was directed by Paul Feig. Feig is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He came across the script for Bridesmaids in 2007, and when he signed on as director in 2010, he said:

> "There was an edict from Hollywood where they were all going, 'Okay, this is a movie starring a bunch of women. If this works, we'll greenlight more, and if it doesn't, we won't... I was really sweating because if this didn't work then I'm basically the man who killed movies for women for eternity. So, thank God it worked."

Feig's work on Bridesmaids was well-received, and the film has been described as a "breakthrough for female-centred comedy, and feminist to boot". It has also been credited with proving that "women could pull off a good fart joke as well as the next guy, and did what seemed like the impossible: leading an all-female cast to blockbuster success".

In addition to directing Bridesmaids, Feig has directed a number of other popular comedies, including The Heat, Spy, and Last Christmas. He is also known for directing several episodes of the acclaimed TV series Freaks and Geeks.

It stars Kristen Wiig

Bridesmaids, the 2011 American comedy film, stars Kristen Wiig as Annie Walker, a single woman in her thirties whose life is a mess. Annie is a lovelorn, almost-penniless former baker who lost her business, boyfriend, and savings. She works as a sales clerk at a jewellery store and shares an apartment with an obnoxious roommate and his sister.

Annie's only source of happiness is her best friend, Lilliansection (Maya Rudolph). When Lillian gets engaged, she asks Annie to be her maid of honour. At the engagement party, Annie meets the other bridesmaids: Lillian's cynical cousin Rita (Wendi McLendon-Covey), idealistic friend Becca (Ellie Kemper), raunchy future sister-in-law Megan (Melissa McCarthy), and Helen Harris III (Rose Byrne), the over-the-top wife of Lillian's fiancé's boss.

Annie, determined to make things perfect, leads the bridal party through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her role as the bride's go-to gal. However, her plans for a bachelorette party at Lillian's parents' lake house are overruled in favour of a trip to Las Vegas, planned by Helen. Annie, too proud to accept a ticket from Helen, books a coach ticket while the rest of the party flies first class. The trip is cut short due to an outburst from Annie, who, due to her fear of flying, had taken a sedative.

Back home, Annie continues to hope for a relationship with Ted (Jon Hamm), a self-absorbed man with whom she has a no-strings-attached sexual relationship. She also begins flirting with Officer Nathan Rhodes (Chris O'Dowd), a friendly state patrolman. Despite their connection, Annie panics and leaves after a romantic night with Nathan. She is then fired from her job at the jewellery store and evicted by her roommate, forcing her to move in with her mother.

Annie travels to Chicago for the bridal shower, which has been transformed into a Paris-themed event, including a gift of a trip to Paris—an idea Annie had suggested but was rejected. Enraged, Annie berates Helen and Lillian and destroys the decor. She is kicked out of the shower and disinvited from the wedding. On her way home, she gets into a car accident and is found by Nathan, who admonishes her for not taking responsibility for her life.

With encouragement from Megan, Annie eventually tries to make amends with Nathan, who ignores her. On the day of the wedding, Helen and Annie reconcile, and with Nathan's help, they find Lillian, who has disappeared due to cold feet. Annie resumes her place as maid of honour, and after the wedding, she and Nathan kiss and ride away in his patrol car.

It was nominated for two Oscars

Bridesmaids was released in 2011. The film was nominated for two Oscars, or Academy Awards, in 2012. Melissa McCarthy was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, and Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo were nominated for Best Original Screenplay. This was the first time a film produced by Judd Apatow had received nominations for Academy Awards.

In addition to the two Oscar nominations, Bridesmaids was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It received numerous other accolades, including nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $288 million worldwide and receiving a 90% overall approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been cited as one of the best comedy films of the 21st century and has been praised for its screenplay and performances, particularly that of McCarthy.

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