8. The movie, "Bridesmaids", is about Annie Walker, whose life turns upside down when her best friend, Lillian Donovan gets engaged. Which actresses play Annie and Lillian?
From Quiz "Bridesmaids" ... Down the Aisle of Laughs
Answer:
Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph
Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph take on the comedic roles of Annie and Lillian. "Bridesmaids" was co-written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, who met while working with The Groundlings theater in Los Angeles. Wiig was a "Saturday Night Live" comedienne (2005-2012), whose "SNL" roles included Penelope the attention-seeker and Gilly, the very mischievous schoolgirl. Wiig, on "SNL", also played real-life people such as financial counselor, Suze Orman, Elisabeth Hasselbeck of "The View" and former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
Rudolph, another Groundling and "SNL" comedienne (2005-2007) is known for her roles as attorney Glenda Goodwin, and Megan from the "Wake Up, Wakefield!" sketches. Rudolph and Wiig performed together for two years on "SNL". The ladies performed in the film "MacGruber" together, as well. Rudolph is the daughter of 1970's songwriter-singer Minnie Riperton, whose song "Loving You" was recorded while Maya was in the studio.