Bridesmaids Cast Reunites at 98th Oscars

At the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, 2026, held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, five stars from the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids reunited onstage to present the awards for Best Original Score and Best Sound, celebrating the film's 15th anniversary. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, and Ellie Kemper joined in a lighthearted segment, while their co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey, who played Rita in the movie, was absent due to recovery from neck lift surgery.

The reunion drew enthusiastic applause from the audience as the actresses, dressed in elegant gowns, reflected on the passage of time. "We are so happy to all be here together tonight," Wiig said. "I cannot believe that it's been 15 years now. We are not good with numbers, but we figured it out backstage. That means we shot this movie in 1883." The group then performed a comedic bit, reading faux notes purportedly from audience members and nominees. Rudolph read one praising their appearance: "First of all, you ladies look extremely beautiful tonight. You're all aging well. Signed, Stellan Skarsgård." The camera cut to Skarsgård, who nodded in approval. McCarthy followed with another note,...