Overview

• On Amy Poehler’s Good Hang, Wiig recalled being told “Well, we tried” after opening weekend and described the film as a “grower.”
• Word of mouth in the weeks that followed pushed Bridesmaids to more than $300 million worldwide.
• The movie earned two Oscar nominations, including Best Original Screenplay for Wiig and Annie Mumolo and Best Supporting Actress for Melissa McCarthy.
• Director Paul Feig has said the film was expected to underperform and that he was warned its outcome could affect future movies starring women.
• Wiig has said a sequel “hasn't been a conversation,” even as some co-stars have expressed willingness to return.