Bridesmaids' Cast Reunites at Oscars to Mark 15th Anniversary

Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and others from the 2011 comedy classic present awards at the Academy Awards ceremony.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:48am

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The main cast of the 2011 hit comedy film "Bridesmaids" reunited at the 2026 Academy Awards to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the movie. Actors including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, and Ellie Kemper took the stage together to present the Oscars for best original score and sound. The reunion came on a big night for Byrne, who is nominated for best actress for her role in the drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

Why it matters

The "Bridesmaids" cast reunion at the Oscars highlights the enduring popularity and cultural impact of the 2011 comedy, which was a box office smash and earned multiple Academy Award nominations. The film helped launch the careers of several of its stars, including McCarthy, who received a best supporting actress nomination. The reunion also showcases the continued success of the film's cast members, with Byrne earning her first Oscar nomination this year.

The details

During the reunion segment, the actresses engaged in some playful banter, pretending to read notes from other nominees in the audience. They also reflected on the 15 years since the film's release, with Wiig joking that they must have shot the movie in 1883 given the time that has passed. The "Bridesmaids" cast presented the awards for best original score and sound at the ceremony.

  • The "Bridesmaids" cast reunited at the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony.
  • The film "Bridesmaids" was released in 2011, making this year the 15th anniversary of the comedy.

The players

Kristen Wiig

One of the stars of "Bridesmaids" and a co-writer of the film.

Melissa McCarthy

A "Bridesmaids" cast member who received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role in the film.

Rose Byrne

A "Bridesmaids" actress who is nominated for best actress at the 2026 Oscars for her performance in the drama "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

Maya Rudolph

One of the main cast members of "Bridesmaids."

Ellie Kemper

Also part of the "Bridesmaids" ensemble cast.

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What they’re saying

“We are so happy to all be here together tonight. 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

“Rose: Can you please stop looking at me? The eye contact is too much. I'm thinking of leaving. I'm very uncomfortable.”

— Rose Byrne

“All the things you've done to your faces are very tasteful.”

— Elle Fanning

The takeaway

The "Bridesmaids" cast reunion at the Oscars demonstrates the lasting impact and popularity of the 2011 comedy, which helped launch the careers of several of its stars. The reunion also highlights the continued success of the film's cast, with Rose Byrne earning her first Oscar nomination this year.