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Why 'Bridesmaids' Beat Box Office Expectations

UPDATED: The Kristen Wiig film grossed $24.6 million in its opening weekend, instead of the anticpated $15-17 million, putting it at No. 2 behind "Thor."

Kristen Wiig's Bridesmaids surprised box office prognosticators this weekend, scoring a $24.6 million opening.