Film
duologue
Comedy
2 Characters

The Ugly Crier

from Bridesmaids

Written by Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig

Bridesmaids

In a tense car ride, Helen attempts to reconcile with Annie by offering a vulnerable apology and admitting her deep loneliness. The power dynamic shifts as Helen's perfect facade crumbles into a messy emotional breakdown, leading to a moment of dark bonding over her 'ugly crying.'

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HELEN: I just don’t know what could have possibly gone wrong. Everything was going smoothly. The dress looked fantastic, it had come in from Paris. Dougie was being great and very helpful. I had organized everything to the last final detail. I just don’t know what happened to her.

ANNIE: I don’t kno

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CharactersAnnie, Helen
Duration2 min
Age Range25-35
GenderFemale
GenreComedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBridesmaids
Tonevulnerable
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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