Aussie actress Toni Collette put on 40 pounds to play the title role in this "bridal" movie
The film, which stars actors Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie 
Drynan, .... She also states that she will no longer put up with his rude and 
emotionally ... For the role of Muriel, Toni Collette gained 18 kg (40 lb) in seven 
weeks.