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Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell are two of Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile talents, and they have come together for a rom-com, titledYou’re Cordially Invited. The film is a collaboration between Witherspoon, known for being a great actress and a production powerhouse, and Ferrell, who we all love for his comedic style.
But what many might not remember is that we’ve seen this pairing before. Yes, the duo shared the spotlight over two decades ago in a memorable sketch on SNL that probably ruined mermaids forever for some people.
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In 2001,Reese Witherspoonhad the honor to host aSaturday Night Live (SNL)episode where she performed alongside Will Ferrell. They did a parody ofThe Little Mermaidwhere the actress was adorned in a seashell top and tail to portray a mermaid.
Here’s your reminder that a quarter-century before Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starred in “You’re Cordially Invited,” they did a “Little Mermaid” duet on “SNL” that turned quite raunchy and nasty and hilarious. 🐠pic.twitter.com/zOrlwllmio
She wooed Ferrell, who played an unsuspecting sailor. The sketch took an unexpected turn when Witherspoon’s character revealed some of her less-than-appealing fish-like traits. The comedian’s reaction of discomfort to all that info was hilarious.
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In a segment withPeople, they both interviewed each other, recalling how the movie wasn’t their first time working together. Witherspoon said,“I sang this song, you were the prince who I saw on the shore, and you were like wow, she’s cute.”They made some more remarks about the sketch and moved on to discuss other things.
Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon reunite inYou’re Cordially Invited
Fast forward to 2025, Reese Witherspoon andWill Ferrellare starring inYou’re Cordially Invited, a movie that centers around the mishap of two weddings booked at the same venue on the same day. The actress plays Margot, who’s a high-powered television producer, entrusted to plan her sister’s wedding.
Meanwhile, Ferrell will be seen as Jim, an overprotective father who organizes his daughter’s nuptials. This causes mayhem on both ends and a series of mishaps occur with an unlikely romance blooming between the two leads. So, the duo’s reunion in this film will once again highlight their comedic talents, akin to the SNL skit.
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In the same interview, the duo spoke about not collaborating earlier and Ferrell sending her many emails for the same. Turns out, Witherspoon had simply moved on from her Hotmail address, and Ferrell had no idea. The actress also shared a memory of how she took over a wedding with her partner, where the two became the center of attention. It seems like we canexpect a similar kind of comedic chaosfrom their film as well.
So far, the early reviews seem somewhat positive, and they’ve maintained that the movie is more of a comedy than a romance. So, it might be refreshing to some who want to enjoy laugh-out-loud moments and the hilarious chemistry between Witherspoon and Ferrell that continues to shine after years!
You can watchYou’re Cordially Invitedon Prime Video.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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