 Other notable performers appearing in minor roles in the film include Olympia Dukakis as a Personnel Director, David Duchovny as one of Tess' birthday party friends and Ricki Lake as a bridesmaid.Many scenes were shot in the New Brighton section of Staten Island in New York City.Tess's office building lobby scenes were shot in the lobby of 7 World Trade Center (one of the buildings destroyed in the September 11 attacks).