Director P.J. Hogan reveals that there were discsns about makg a sequel wh a gay twist.
Contents:
- IN ‘MY BT FRIEND’S WEDDG,’ I FOUND MY GAY ROLE MOL: JULIA ROBERTS
- GAY IEND AS A BRISMAID
- THE GAY MY BT FRIEND'S WEDDG SEQUEL THAT ALMOST HAPPENED
- MY BT FRIEND'S WEDDG ALMOST HAD A GAY SEQUEL
IN ‘MY BT FRIEND’S WEDDG,’ I FOUND MY GAY ROLE MOL: JULIA ROBERTS
Love him or hate him, the Gay Bt Friend (GBF) plays a big role pop culture. * gay guy in my best friend's wedding *
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GAY IEND AS A BRISMAID
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THE GAY MY BT FRIEND'S WEDDG SEQUEL THAT ALMOST HAPPENED
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MY BT FRIEND'S WEDDG ALMOST HAD A GAY SEQUEL
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