Melissa McCarthy supported her friend Meghan Markle and called her 'wonderful' and 'awesome' in a new interview published April 21.

If you’re looking to dunk on Meghan Markle, comedy powerhouse and Sussex pal Melissa McCarthy has no time for it. During the opening night for the new Broadway musical Suffs Thursday, McCarthy mused on the vitriol her friend inspires in some audiences, sharing her thoughts with Page Six.

Melissa McCarthy has shared her thoughts on Meghan Markle as she admits she doesn't understand the negative attention the Duchess Of Sussex receives after previously working alongside her on a project

Melissa McCarthy has no time for the internet bullies attacking Meghan Markle, and she defended the Duchess of Sussex as she considers the royal a close friend. “It bums me out for every woman and every person,

Melissa McCarthy will not stand for Meghan Markle naysayers. The actress, 53, defended the Duchess of Sussex, 42, against those who feel “threatened” by her, saying she doesn’t understand how someone so “awesome” and “inspiring” can receive such hate.

US actress Melissa McCarthy has said that she is dismayed by how people are currently targeting and criticising Meghan Markle

Alas, even after over four years since she moved to North America, people's opinions about Meghan Markle have not really changed. And it appears that her friend Melissa McCarthy has a good idea why. The 53-year-old actress also shared that she finds Markle "inspiring" and has never felt threatened by someone as "amazing" as her.

We all need to be a little more Melissa McCarthy. Speaking to a Page Six reporter outside of the Broadway opening of her new play Suffs this week, the Bridesmaids actor defended her friend, Meghan Markle,