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Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress. She first gained recognition portraying Sookie St. James on
Gilmore Girls
from 2000 to 2007. McCarthy also starred on the CBS sitcom
Mike & Molly
from 2010 to 2016, earning an Emmy in 2011 for her performance. Her most famous films include
Identity Thief
(2013),
The Heat
(2013),
Tammy
(2014),
Spy
(2015),
The Boss
(2016) and
Ghostbusters
(2016). McCarthy has been nominated twice for an Academy Award for her roles in 2011's
Bridesmaids
and 2018's
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's Relationship Timeline
Melissa McCarthy on Barbra Streisand's Ozempic Comment: 'She Thought I Looked Good. I Win the Day'
See Melissa McCarthy, Jerry Seinfeld and More Stars Arriving to the
Unfrosted
Premiere in L.A.
Barbra Streisand 'Just Wanted to Pay' Melissa McCarthy a 'Compliment' When Asking If She Was on Ozempic
Melissa McCarthy Responds to Barbra Streisand's Ozempic Comment: She's a 'Treasure and I Love Her'
Barbra Streisand Asks Melissa McCarthy 'Did You Take Ozempic?' in Instagram Comment
Melissa McCarthy Supports Friend Meghan Markle: A ‘Smart Woman’ Is ‘Threatening to Some People’
Celebrities in the
SNL
Five-Timers Club
Jerry Seinfeld's Star-Studded
Unfrosted
Trailer Presents a Silly Pop-Tarts Origin Story
Ghostbusters
' Ernie Hudson Says All-Female Reboot Was 'Disappointing': 'Just Make Another Movie'
Kristen Wiig Says There's 'Never Been a Conversation' About a
Bridesmaids
Sequel: 'That Story Had an End'
See Hugh Grant as Tony the Tiger in Netflix's Pop-Tarts Movie
Unfrosted
from Director Jerry Seinfeld
Melissa McCarthy Carries Massive Cannoli Clutch for 2024 Oscars Party in the Sweetest Style Move of the Night
Melissa McCarthy Jokes 'I'll Never Wash My Face Again' After Billie Eilish Signed Her Forehead
Billy Gardell Says Melissa McCarthy Taught Him How to 'Trust' During
Mike & Molly
's Romantic Scenes (Exclusive)
Billie Eilish Signs Melissa McCarthy's Face (with a Sharpie!) as SAG Presenters Uncover Surprise Family Link
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's 2 Kids: Everything They've Said About Parenting
Melissa McCarthy Surprises
RuPaul's Drag Race
Queens, Says 'Drag Is a Big Part of Why I Have a Career' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Talk Whiskey, Date Nights and Melissa's 'Ridiculous' Hosting Tip (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Reveals the 'Weird' Annual Holiday Tradition That Her Family 'Demands'
Richard Curtis on How Melissa McCarthy's
Genie
Casting Mirrors Julia Roberts' for
Notting Hill
(Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Grants Unlimited Christmas Wishes in Trailer for
Genie
from
Love Actually
Writer
Leslie Jones Recalls Jason Reitman's 'Unforgivable' 'Ghostbusters' Comment: 'Damage Was Done'
Melissa McCarthy Marks Husband Ben Falcone's 50th Birthday: 'I'd Marry This Guy All Over Again'
Celebrities Whose Star Sign Is Virgo
See How Melissa McCarthy Brought Ursula to Life in Behind-the-Scenes 'The Little Mermaid' Video (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone-Produced Doc ‘Relighting Candles’ Shines Light on One Man’s Charity (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Reveals She Drank Yogurt — Not Ranch Dressing — in Hilarious 'SNL' Sketch
Melissa McCarthy Reveals Where She Thinks Her 'Gilmore Girls' Character Sookie Would Be Today
‘The Little Mermaid’ Makeup Artist Says He Wanted Ursula to Look More Like Melissa McCarthy Than a Drag Queen
Melissa McCarthy Shares ‘Little Mermaid’ Behind-the-Scenes Photos: ‘More Sea Witch Goodness’
Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem Want 'Six or Seven' 'Little Mermaid' Spinoffs About Ursula and King Triton
PEOPLE's Summer Movie Preview 2023, From 'Indiana Jones' to 'Barbie'
'The Little Mermaid' Washes Away Box Office Competition with $117 Million Domestic Opening Weekend
Rose Byrne Would 'of Course' Make a 'Bridesmaids' Sequel 'If All the Girls Were In' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Recalls 'Volatile, Hostile' Workplace That Made Her ‘Physically Ill’
'The Little Mermaid' Soundtrack Is Here! Listen to New Songs Featuring Halle Bailey, Awkwafina and More
Jacob Tremblay Says He Recorded 'Little Mermaid' Part Before Hitting 'Deep-Voice Puberty' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Wants to Make Drag Queens 'Proud' as Ursula in 'Little Mermaid': 'No Apologies'
Melissa McCarthy's Two Daughters Make Rare Appearance with Parents at 'Little Mermaid' Premiere
'The Little Mermaid' First Reactions Praise Halle Bailey, Live-Action Film as an 'Epic Watch'
All the Stars (and Their Cute Kids!) at 'The Little Mermaid' Premiere in Hollywood
Melissa McCarthy Supports Inclusivity with Powerful Message: 'We Need It. We Crave it' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Calls Playing Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid' a 'Fever Dream' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Says She Would Do a 'Bridesmaids' Sequel 'This Afternoon' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Says She 'Begged' Director to Portray Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Recalls Sunbathing with Baby Oil on a Car: 'We Weren't Sophisticated' (Exclusive)
Melissa McCarthy Gives Advice to Her Two Teen Girls About Social Media: 'This Is Smoke and Mirrors'
Melissa McCarthy Jokes About Her PEOPLE Beautiful Issue Cover Photo: 'I Had Just Finished Vacuuming'
The Beautiful Things Melissa McCarthy's Costars Have Said About Her
Melissa McCarthy's Best Movie and TV Roles
10 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Looks from Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy: Gracing PEOPLE's Beautiful Issue Cover Is 'Saying Something Lovely to My Younger Self'
Melissa McCarthy's Ursula Makes a Deal with 'The Little Mermaid' in New Footage from Remake: Watch
Christian Siriano Remade Melissa McCarthy's Oscars Dress Last-Minute After Her Original Was Ruined
'The Little Mermaid' Trailer Unveiled by Stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy During Oscars 2023
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Enjoy Romantic Trip to Santa Fe: 'We Love the Fun of Trying Out Something New'
New 'Little Mermaid' Preview Teases Halle Bailey's Ariel Meeting Melissa McCarthy's Ursula
Melissa McCarthy Shows Off Her Singing Voice in Super Bowl Commercial for Booking.com
'Gilmore Girls' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Partner with Big Nose Kate Whiskey: 'It's Damn Good Juice'
Keke Palmer Says She Wants to Team with Will Smith for a Comedy: 'I'm Ready'
Melissa McCarthy Recalls 'Awkward' First Sex Talk with Daughter, 15, While Picking Up Dog Poop
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