Variety baby

A single, career-driven woman hires a charismatic, but irresponsible, woman from the inner city to be her surrogate mother. Their vastly different lifestyles create a series of comedic clashes as they navigate the complexities of pregnancy and an unlikely friendship. The intended mother discovers she is pregnant herself, leading to further complications and a race against time.

Baby Mama received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics and was a moderate box office success. Reviewers often praised the chemistry and comedic performances of the lead actresses, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, while some found the plot predictable or the humor occasionally uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the film's lighthearted approach and the comedic talents of its stars.

• Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have excellent comedic chemistry.

• The film offers a predictable but enjoyable plot with plenty of laughs.

• Some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, but generally good-natured.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film for its humor, particularly the performances of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Many found it to be a funny and lighthearted comedy that was enjoyable to watch.

The role of Angie was originally offered to Jennifer Aniston, but she passed on it.