‘Father of the Bride’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

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‘Father of the Bride’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Steve Martin, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, More

No party poopers here! It’s been nearly three decades since fans met the Banks family in Father of the Bride and watched Annie Banks (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) go from college grad to beaming bride.

The rom-com from Nancy Meyers hit theaters in 1991, showing what it’s really like for a dad to let go of his little girl on her wedding day — or in George Banks’ (Steve Martin) case, lose his mind while grappling with the nuptials.

The memorable film, which also starred Diane Keaton as Annie’s mom, Nina Banks, Kieran Culkin as little brother Matty Banks and George Newbern as the groom, Bryan MacKenzie, led to the 1995 sequel, Father of the Bride Part II.

The original, however, wouldn’t have been complete without the over-the-top wedding planner, Frank Eggelhoffer (Martin Short) and his assistant Howard Weinstein (BD Wong). The two pushed for swans, replanting the family’s yard and moving all the furniture out, all of which sent George through the roof.

Twelve years after the film’s sequel brought to life the story of Annie and Nina being pregnant at the same time, some of the cast reunited in person, and fans couldn’t get enough of it.

“Loved seeing my former costars @stevemartintogo & @themartinshort at the Opryhouse tonight for their show in #Nashville,” Williams-Paisley wrote via Instagram in March 2017 alongside a photo of herself with her movie dad and go-to planner.

Seven months later, Newbern teased the possibility of a third film from the cast, telling Us Weekly exclusively in November 2017, “I know there’s a script out there and there’s talk.”

At the time, the actor also revealed what he thought his character would be up to following his life as an independent communications consultant. 

“I think Bryan MacKenzie would probably be a grandfather now. They had a kid, so he’s probably got a grandkid at this point, I think. Or at least close to it,” he told Us. “Or his daughter would be getting married. He’s probably invested in a startup in the Silicon Valley because they are on the West Coast. And they probably live up in the Bay area. They got four kids. They need to shoot a third one. We need to do a third one. That would be great.”

Three years later, Newbern’s third film theory was SORT OF confirmed when Netflix announced in September 2020 that the cast was reuniting for a reunion movie titled Father of the Bride Part 3 (Ish).

“Finally! So happy to tell you I’ve made a new movie— FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART 3 (ish),” creator Meyers wrote via Instagram in September alongside a trailer for the movie. “Ish is because it’s not as long as a movie but I think you’re going to like it!”

The original actors joined together on the project to tell the next part of the Banks’ story and also help raise money for World Central Kitchen. 

Scroll down to see what the cast has been doing since they planned Annie’s massive wedding in the ‘90s.

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Steve Martin

The Emmy winner followed up his role as the ultimate girl dad in Father of the Bride with the Cheaper by the Dozen franchise, the Pink Panther films, The Big Year and a narrating part in Cruel Shoes. The comedian has producer and writer credits to his name as well, including the screenplay for Pink Panther, Shopgirl and Bluegrass Diva. Martin hosted the Academy Awards solo in 2001 and 2003 and again in 2010 with Alec Baldwin. The Texas native also plays the banjo and has released 10 albums to date. In 2018, he reunited with Short for the stand-up special Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life. The pair have been costarring on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building since 2021. He is also a writer and executive producer on the project.

Martin married Anne Stringfield in 2007, and they share one child. The Saturday Night Live alum announced in August 2022 that he is “not going to seek other” TV or movie roles once Only Murders in the Building comes to an end.

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Diane Keaton

After playing level-headed mother of the bride Nina in the rom-com, Keaton starred in The First Wives Club, The Family Stone and Because I Said So. She reunited with Father of the Bride creator Meyers for Something’s Gotta Give before appearing on The Young Pope, Book Club and Poms. Keaton’s producer credits include Pasadena, On This Ice and Love the Coopers. She has also penned numerous books, including Brother & Sister: A Memoir and Then Again. Keaton is set to star in 2023’s Book Club 2: The Next Chapter and 2024’s A Childhood History Plan.

The fashion icon and activist is mother of two children, daughter Dexter, and son Duke.  

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Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Williams-Paisley’s first film role was playing Annie in the heartwarming film. She then landed a role on Relativity and The 10th Kingdom before playing Dana on According to Jim and Peggy Kenter on Nashville. Film-wise, the actress appeared in We Are Marshall, the Darrow & Darrow films and The Christmas Chronicles franchise (which she also executive produced). The actress also starred on Broadway in The Last Night of Ballyhoo and has appeared in other plays. In 2016, she wrote Where the Light Gets In about losing her mother to dementia. Williams-Paisley teamed up with her sister, Ashley Williams, in 2021 for Hallmark Channel’s Sister Swap films, both of which she also worked on as an executive producer.

The New York native married country singer Brad Paisley in 2003, and they share two sons. In 2020, the couple launched The Store in Nashville, a nonprofit focused on giving free groceries to those in need.

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Kieran Culkin

Culkin played George and Annie’s son, Matty, in both Father of the Bride films. He then reprised his role as cousin Fuller in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York alongside his real-life brother Macaulay Culkin. Kieran has since starred in She’s All That, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Wiener-Dog and Infinity Baby. He began playing Toman Roy on Succession in 2018, and received an Emmy nomination for the part in 2020.

The New York native wed Jazz Charton in 2013. Four years later, they welcomed their first child, daughter Kinsley. The pair quietly added to their family in August 2021 with the arrival of their son.

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Martin Short

Short’s Frank stole the show throughout the film, which the actor also managed to do with other roles including The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause and his part in Hairspray Live! The comedian also voiced characters in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Treasure Planet, Frankenweenie and The Addams Family. The Emmy winner’s TV credits include Damages, Mulaney, variety show Maya & Marty, animated series The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! and guest appearances on Saturday Night Live. He also starred in numerous stage productions, including Broadway’s The Goodbye Girl, which won him a Tony Award, and The Producers. In 2014, the actor released his memoir, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend. Short reunited with Martin in 2021 to star in and executive produce Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.

The Canada native shares three children with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.

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B.D. Wong

The San Francisco native’s career took off around the time he played wedding assistant Howard. He starred in Jurassic Park, Men of War, Slappy and the Stinkers and voiced Shang in Mulan. He later reprised his role as Dr. Henry Wu in the Jurassic World franchise and appeared in Bird Box. Wong’s TV credits include Oz, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (as Dr. George Huang), Gotham and Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens. In 2008, he starred in the one-man show Herringbone at McCarter Theatre at Princeton University. He then took the show to both California and New York.

The actor married Richert Schnorr in 2018. Wong shares two sons with his ex Richie Jackson. 

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George Newbern

After his role as fiancé Bryan MacKenzie, Newbern focused mostly on his TV career. He starred on The Boys Are Back, Bull, Providence, Scandal and had a recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He also voiced Clark Kent/Superman on the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited series. Film-wise, he appeared in Crazy Eights, Dadnapped, The Assignment and Same Time, Next Christmas.

The Northwestern University alum has been married to Marietta DePrima since 1990. The couple share three children.