Bridesmaids Cast Reunites at 2026 Oscars 15 Years After Comedy's Box Office Success

Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Maya Rudolph gathered onstage for a hilarious reunion at the 98th Academy Awards.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:58am

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The main stars of the 2011 hit comedy film Bridesmaids - Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Maya Rudolph - reunited on stage at the 2026 Oscars ceremony, 15 years after the movie's release. The cast shared humorous 'letters' from fellow actors and joked about the film's milestone anniversary.

Why it matters

Bridesmaids was a major box office success and critical hit, earning multiple Oscar nominations including for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Melissa McCarthy. The film's cast has remained close over the years, and their reunion at the Oscars was a nostalgic and entertaining moment for fans of the beloved comedy.

The details

During the reunion, Kristen Wiig joked that the cast had figured out backstage that they had shot the movie in 1883, not 2011. The cast then shared humorous 'letters' they had received, including one purportedly from Stellan Skarsgård complimenting their appearances, and another from Benicio Del Toro telling them their bit was going on too long. The Bridesmaids cast presented the award for Best Score at the ceremony.

  • Bridesmaids was released in theaters in 2011.
  • The Bridesmaids cast reunion took place at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, 2026.

The players

Melissa McCarthy

One of the main stars of Bridesmaids, who earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.

Kristen Wiig

Co-writer and star of Bridesmaids, who was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for the film.

Rose Byrne

A supporting actress in Bridesmaids who was nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars for her performance in the film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

Ellie Kemper

One of the main stars of the Bridesmaids ensemble cast.

Maya Rudolph

A Bridesmaids cast member whose husband, Paul Thomas Anderson, won Oscars for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture at the 2026 ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“I cannot believe that it's been 15 years. Now we are not good with numbers, but we figured out backstage that means we shot this movie in 1883”

— Kristen Wiig

“Oh, this is strange. Well, mine says, 'First of all, you ladies look extremely beautiful tonight.' Thank you. 'You're aging well.' Signed, Stellan Skarsgård.”

— Maya Rudolph

“That happens to him a lot. I have to say, mine is almost impossible to read. The handwriting is really pretty terrible. Says, 'Hi, I'm with Stellan Skarsgård, writing my own separate note. I also agree you ladies look radiant. All the things you've done to your faces are very tasteful. Yours truly, Elle Fanning.' Wait, wait, there's more. It says, 'Just kidding. It's me again, Stellan Skarsgård.'”

— Melissa McCarthy

“You guys have been talking for a long time. This bit could have been a lot shorter. This is really going on and on. You aren't even talking about score. That's all. Love ya lots, Benicio Del Toro. Or for those of you who refuse to learn Spanish, it's Benedict of the Bull.”

— Kristen Wiig

The takeaway

The Bridesmaids cast reunion at the 2026 Oscars was a heartwarming and humorous celebration of the beloved 2011 comedy film, which was a major critical and commercial success. The cast's enduring friendship and chemistry was on full display, delighting fans and showcasing the lasting impact of the groundbreaking film.