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Melissa McCarthy

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Height:
5' 2"
Hometown:
Plainfield

Bio:
Melissa McCarthy (born Melissa Ann McCarthy, in Plainfield, Illinois on August 26, 1970) is an American actress and comedian, who has starred on TV shows, Gilmore Girls, Samantha Who?, and Private Practice. Melissa got pregnant in real life during the last season of Gilmore Girls, and it was written into the show. She landed her first lead role on TV as Molly Flynn-Biggs on CBS’ Mike & Molly. She began acting in 1997, and her fame has continued to grow each year. She also attended The Groundlings, a comedy school for for improv and sketch comedy. Her current projects include the 2015 movie Spy and starring in the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot.

Best Known For:
Melissa starred in Bridesmaids in 2011, a highly applauded comedic film, alongside Kristen Wiig. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Megan in the film.

Personal Life:
Melissa got married in 2005, to her longtime boyfriend, Ben Falcone. They have two children — Vivan and Gorgette. She is the cousin of Jenny McCarthy.

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Melissa McCarthy Forgoes A Traditional Gown To Rock Cape Jumpsuit On The Oscars Red Carpet

Melissa McCarthy looks amazing at the Oscars! The actress decided not to wear a dress, instead opting for a cool black and white jumpsuit – with a cape!

February 24, 2019
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Melissa McCarthy Proudly Shows off Stunning 75lb Weight Loss — See Before & New After Pics

Melissa McCarthy just keeps getting slimmer by the day. After losing 75 pounds she’s still shedding more weight and looked incredible in a fitted black dress at the 2019 Oscar nominee luncheon. We’ve got the pic.

February 4, 2019
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Melissa McCarthy: The Diet & Exercise Routine She Used to Drop 75 lbs

Melissa McCarthy is getting Oscar buzz for her upcoming film ‘The Kitchen,’ right after the buzz for her 75-pound weight loss! And we can EXCLUSIVELY share her weight loss plan, here.

September 11, 2018
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Melissa McCarthy Shows Off 75 Lb. Weight Loss In New Movie: She Looks Incredible in New Pic

What a transformation! Melissa McCarthy looks significantly slimmer in her new movie “Life of the Party,” and we’ve got the pic. Check it out here!

March 30, 2018
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Melissa McCarthy: Gorgeous Revealing 70lb Weight Loss At Women In Comedy Event

Melissa McCarthy has lost an astonishing amount of weight, and she showed off her new figure in a fun and flirty pink dress at a Women In Comedy event on June 7.
Melissa McCarthy, 45, has lost over 70 pounds, according to some reports, and she looks happier and healthier than ever! We loved her gorgeous pink dress at the ELLE Women In Comedy party on June 7. Find out her diet secrets below!

June 8, 2016
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Melissa McCarthy: The Secret Behind Her Incredible 75lb Weight Loss Revealed

Melissa McCarthy lost an astounding 75 pounds, and she’s finally revealed how she managed to do it. Her secret weight loss trick isn’t hard it all — you just may not enjoy doing it! Click through for the big reveal!
How exactly do you manage to lose 75 pounds? Melissa McCarthy, 45, was able to do it, and she shared her diet secrets with OK magazine’s April 18 issue! The biggest surprise about The Boss star’s regimen? There’s really not much to it at all! Click through to learn her masterful ways!

April 6, 2016
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Melissa McCarthy Celebrates 50lb Weight Loss — I’m A Size 14 Now

Slay, girl! Melissa McCarthy is revealing how she dropped 50lbs and slimmed down to a size 14 on her own. Her answer will surprise you!
Melissa McCarthy, 45, has every reason to celebrate after losing 50lbs of excess weight and flaunting a slimmer physique on the red carpet. In a new interview, The Boss actress proudly revealed her new dress size, and dished on how she’s maintaining her smaller size.

March 18, 2016
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