Biography
The actress was born on August 26, 1970 in Plainfield, Illinois. The girl's family was engaged in farming.
Immediately after graduation, Melissa went to New York, where she planned to become a fashion designer. However, contrary to her plans, she began performing in entertainment clubs with comedy shows. The girl immediately fell in love with the audience due to her charm and cheerfulness. In addition, she took lessons in an acting studio and played in the theater.
The actress then moved to Los Angeles, where she joined the comedy troupe Groundlings. His first film role was an episode in the comedy “Jenny.” After that, the actress starred in a number of films, and also voiced several animated characters, including Amy Acid in the cartoon “Kim Plus.”
In 2001, the actress starred in the popular TV series Gilmore Girls, playing the girlfriend of one of the main characters. Another significant work was the role in the film “Nines”.
The actress's husband is actor Ben Falcone. The couple met when the actors were in a comedy troupe. The actors' wedding took place in 2005. In 2007, the couple had their eldest daughter, Vivienne. While pregnant, McCarthy starred in the TV series Gilmore Girls. According to the script, the heroine played by the actress was also pregnant. This enabled the actress to successfully combine film work and motherhood.
In 2010, the actress gave birth to her second daughter, Georgette. The girl also took part in the filming of the film “Plan B” with her mother.
2010 brought the actress her first leading role in the television series Mike and Molly. The series aired on CBS. Since the series was watched by a huge number of viewers, it was renewed for another season, and Melissa, who played Molly, was nominated for an Emmy Award.
The actress gained real popularity after her role in the film “Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas.” She got the role of a frivolous bride, who showed the audience that not only men, but also women can commit reckless acts before the wedding. The films immediately became popular and brought the creators not only fame, but also huge profits. For her work in the film, Melissa received several awards, including an Emmy. She was also nominated for an Oscar for her role in this film.
After this, the actress decided to try herself in a new role as the host of the comedy program SNL. For this work, the actress was once again nominated for an Emmy Award.
Another significant work was the role in the film “Cops in Skirts,” which was released in 2013. In this film, McCarthy starred with the famous actress Sandra Bullock. This film was also a resounding success. Many viewers remembered McCarthy for her role in the film “Catch the Fat Lady If You Can,” in which the actress managed to make her heroine a bright and extraordinary personality.
After that, she decided to try herself as a screenwriter. Together with her husband, she created her own film company. The first work of this.
The actress independently wrote the script for this film and played the main female role in it. Viewers saw the film in 2014. Reviews from critics about the film were not the best, but, despite everything, the audience loved it. This is evidenced by the hundreds of millions of dollars collected by the film at the box office.
Thanks to her activity and cheerfulness, the actress with a non-standard figure was able to win over millions of viewers and achieve stunning success. The actress's popularity grows with each film, and she is increasingly invited to star in new projects.
Movies
When Melissa McCarthy became famous on the theater stage, the actress began to be invited to films. McCarthy's cinematic biography begins with minor roles.
The first film was the television series “Jenny,” where the actress’s sister, Jenny McCarthy, became a key figure. This was followed by episodes in the popular films “Charlie’s Angels”, “The Life of David Gale”, “The Kid”, “White Oleander” and others. She also took part in the independent tragicomedies “The Third Wheel” and “Pumpkin”.
Success and popularity came to Melissa after the actress joined the popular TV series Gilmore Girls, where she played chef Sookie St. James for seven years. It is interesting that actress Alex Borstein was initially considered for this character and even participated in the pilot episode, but then this role was given to McCarthy. The last season of Gilmore Girls aired in 2007, but the series is scheduled to return in 2020.
Another well-known television work of Melissa was the comedy “Who is Samantha?”, and on the big screen McCarthy attracted attention with the help of the psychological drama “Nines”. But real success overtook this unconventional actress after the release of the romantic comedy “Bridesmaids,” which was released in Russia under the title “Bachelorette Party in Vegas.”
Immediately, Melissa received invitations from different film studios, but she chose only those that were interesting to her. Thus, McCarthy played with Sandra Bullock in the humorous detective story “Cops in Skirts,” with Jason Bateman in the crime comedy “Catch the Fat Lady If You Can,” and with Bill Murray in the tragicomedy “St. Vincent.”
Melissa McCarthy also tried herself as a screenwriter, writing the plot for the film “Tammy”, where she herself played the main role.
In 2020, Melissa McCarthy played the lead role in the comedy Spy. This film is a parody of the plot devices and stereotypical heroes of spy action films, including the famous Bond films. The roles of the two special agents were played by Jason Statham and Jude Law, with Statham playing a typical dim-witted jock hero, and Law playing a gallant and charming spy.
Melissa McCarthy played the role of agent Susan Cooper, who in her youth abandoned operational work and became an analyst at headquarters. Due to an information leak, Susan becomes the only agent whose identity is unknown to the enemy. As a result, the actress received a completely uncluttered and original image. For this role, Melissa was nominated for a Golden Globe.
It is also necessary to note such comedies as “A Spy and a Half” and “The Big Boss”. The latter may also be known to Russians under the alternative name "Michelle Darnell".
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Introduction to cinema and subsequent acting career
In 1997, Melissa McCarthy starred in the feature film Jenny for the first time, although her role was a cameo. By the way, the main character of this film was Melissa's sister. In 1998, the girl played the main role in the comedy short film “God”, dir. – John August. In the same year, the actress was invited to a minor role in the film “Ecstasy,” in which Katie Holmes and W. Fichtner also took part. In 2000-2003, Melissa McCarthy's filmography includes a whole list of films, including "Charlie's Angels" and "Baby".
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Throughout 2002, the girl managed to star in 2 films: “The Third Wheel” and “Pumpkin”. 2002-2005 gave the actress the opportunity to star in the TV series “The Lost World” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Considering the filmography of Melissa McCarthy, it must be said that the films with the participation of the actress have had quite a significant success and brought Melissa stunning popularity. In 2010 director McCarthy's acquaintance invited her to film in Hollywood. Such films as “Life as It Is” and “Plan B” from the actress’s filmography were shot here.
During the same period, the girl was chosen for the main role in the series “Mike and Molly” from her filmography, which was broadcast on CBS. In 2011 Melissa participated in the filming of the film “Grown-Up Love,” which is a spin-off of the film “Knocked Up.” Its premiere took place in 2012.
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Personal life
M. McCarthy is married to actor Ben Falcone. She has known him for a long time, from her days performing as part of the comedy troupe The Groundlings. The couple married on October 8, 2005, and in May 2007 they had a daughter, who was named Vivian. The actress's pregnancy coincided with the filming of the final episodes of the series Gilmore Girls, where her character was also pregnant, so work on the project was not suspended.
In March 2010, Melissa McCarthy, whose films and roles we review in our article, gave birth to her second daughter, Georgie. Currently, the actress lives in Los Angeles with her family.
Recently, journalists and viewers began to notice that the actress had noticeably lost weight. This is true. Since filming the first episode of Mike and Molly, she has lost 34 kg. Laughing it off, Melissa admits that such serious weight loss is due to a low-carb diet, regular exercise and a “boring life.” However, she firmly states that she does not intend to “go out of her way to be thin,” since she already has a lot of worries, but the actress will continue to work on herself.
However, losing weight does not in any way affect the insane charm and talent that Melissa McCarthy possesses. Films with her participation are released regularly. We bring to your attention a selection of the most interesting and striking projects in which she played the main roles. And we should start, of course, with the comedy that brought her success.
