My Best Friend’s Wedding at 28: Carrie Preston Reminisces
Marking nearly 30 years of the 1997 rom-com classic with nostalgic nods and shared memories
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Nostalgic Instagram Tribute
Carrie Preston kicked off the 28th anniversary of My Best Friend’s Wedding with a heartfelt Instagram post on June 13. In her caption she wrote, “28 years ago today, My Best Friend’s Wedding hit theaters! Miss ya @rachelgriffithsofficial 🎶👰♂️🤵🏻♂️ #mybestfriendswedding #sayalittleprayer.” The throwback shot—posted alongside a still from the film’s iconic finale—prompted fans to flood the comments with heart-eye emojis, GIFs of Gladys Knight and the Pips, and memories of first movie-date jitters.
’my Best Friend’s Wedding’: A Quick Look Back
Released June 13, 1997, My Best Friend’s Wedding was penned by Nora Ephron and directed by P.J. Hogan. Julia Roberts stars as food critic Julianne Potter, who realizes she’s in love with her lifelong friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) just days before his wedding to Kimmy (Cameron Diaz). Rupert Everett’s George Downes provided scene-stealing humor and earned a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
The film grossed nearly $300 million worldwide, thanks in part to its soundtrack propelled by Gladys Knight’s soulful rendition of “I Say a Little Prayer.” Critics applauded Ephron’s witty dialogue and the fresh reversal of romantic-comedy tropes—Julianne as the third wheel rather than the bride—cementing the movie’s status as a genre standout.
Carrie Preston’s Connection
Best known for Emmy-winning turns on True Blood and The Good Wife, Carrie Preston wasn’t part of the main cast, but her shout-out tagged longtime friend Rachel Griffiths—star of the 1994 Muriel’s Wedding and Six Feet Under—underscoring the bonds forged in the ’90s indie scene. Though Griffiths had no on-screen credit in My Best Friend’s Wedding, Preston’s “Miss ya” nod is a wink to their early New York theatre days. Fans speculated that the two once shared a screening and even dressed up for a local watch party shortly after the film’s premiere.
In interviews Preston has credited that era—just after her Juilliard training and before her breakthrough TV roles—with teaching her the power of small moments. “I’ll never forget the communal buzz in that tiny theater,” she told a podcast in 2018. “There was real magic in seeing people laugh, cry, and sing along to Gladys Knight.”
Earlier Appearances And Awards
Since celebrating that memory, Preston has racked up red-carpet moments of her own. At the 2025 Tony Awards she stunned in a red strapless gown by Audrey + Brooks, as shared in an Instagram post that read, “Thrilled to see the stunning Carrie Preston wearing Audrey + Brooks red strapless gown at the 2025 @thetonyawards! #redcarpet #tonyawards #eventdressing.” Critics praised her elegant silhouette and understated jewels, calling it one of the night’s most memorable looks.
That same spring, she appeared at the ATX TV Festival to support her series Elsbeth, sharing behind-the-scenes portraits with the caption, “@carriepreston stopped by the ATX TV Festival 2025 Portrait Studio to support #Elsbeth. Credit: Deadline/Matt Sayles.” Fans admired her laid-back denim jacket over a floral dress—a contrast to her formal award attire—highlighting her versatile personal style.
What’s Next For Carrie Preston
Preston hasn’t slowed down on screen. She recently celebrated the new season of Max’s Just Like That alongside co-star Michael Emerson (“…and just like that, @officialmichaelemerson and I celebrated the new season of @justlikethatmax!”). Meanwhile Elsbeth’s second season is set to premiere this fall on CBS, with Preston reprising her role as the sharp-witted public defender whose courtroom antics have earned critical acclaim.
Off camera, she’s rumored to be in talks for a recurring role on a high-profile streaming limited series—details remain under wraps. But if her Instagram throwback is any indication, Preston will always find time to honor the past even as she charges ahead.
Whether she’s donning vintage-inspired looks at the Tonys or posting selfie love letters to classic films, Carrie Preston proves that some friendships—and some movies—only get better with age.
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