Five Film Facts: 'Bridesmaids'

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Kristen Wiig is hitting it big this weekend in "Bridesmaids," a comedy that she stars in and co-wrote. But she had to work her way up to where she in now. Wiig's first TV role was on the "Joe Schmo Show." The program, which ran from 2003- 2004 on Spike TV, was either a hyper self-reflexive reality TV show or a cruel "Truman Show"-style psychological experiment, depending on your point of view. Everyone in the ... more 

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Kristen Wiig is hitting it big this weekend in "Bridesmaids," a comedy that she stars in and co-wrote. But she had to work her way up to where she in now. Wiig's first TV role was on the "Joe Schmo Show." The program, which ran from 2003- 2004 on Spike TV, was either a hyper self-reflexive reality TV show or a cruel "Truman Show"-style psychological experiment, depending on your point of view. Everyone in the show were actors except one poor guy who wasn't in on the joke and was under the impression that he was in a "Big Brother"-style TV program. Wiig played Dr. Pat, a supposed marriage counselor. Click ahead to see more fun facts from "Bridesmaids." less