68-413: Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades , including two Primetime Emmy Awards , and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards . McCarthy was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, and she has been featured multiple times in annual rankings of
136-571: A Best Supporting Actress nomination for her comic role in Bridesmaids The following is a list of awards and nominations received by American actress Melissa McCarthy . For her performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), McCarthy received nominations for the BAFTA Award , Critics' Choice Movie Award , SAG Award , and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . Along with the ensemble cast of Bridesmaids , she received nominations for
204-513: A Super Bowl LI ad for Kia Motors , promoting the Kia Niro . McCarthy played a wannabe environmentalist , who has a series of mishaps befall her such as being capsized by a whale , being charged by a rhino , and falling down a crevasse . The commercial featured the song " Holding Out for a Hero ". McCarthy starred and produced another comedy film directed by Ben Falcone, Life of the Party . The film
272-425: A $ 65 million budget. McCarthy's performance was praised by critics. Richard Roeper of The Chicago Sun Times called her "as funny and as winning as anyone in the movies these days". Tom Russo of The Boston Globe credited the film's success to McCarthy, writing, "part of what makes the action comedy such a loopy blast is the identity shifts she pulls on the audience." Bill Goodykoontz of Arizona Republic called
340-497: A Comedy and MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance . In 2013, McCarthy founded the production company On the Day Productions with her husband Ben Falcone . Tammy was the company's first project. The film cost $ 20 million. McCarthy co-wrote the script for the road comedy film, which was released in 2014. McCarthy's character loses her job and her car, and then learns that her husband has been unfaithful. To get away, she
408-538: A Comedy Series in 2017 for her performance in the variety series Saturday Night Live . In 2015, she received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . In 2020, The New York Times ranked McCarthy as #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. 1: 3-way tie with Olivia Colman for The Favourite and Regina Hall for Support the Girls . The Groundlings The Groundlings
476-537: A Movie/Miniseries for her performance in series. In 2022, she co-starred with Ben Falcone in the Netflix comedy series, God's Favorite Idiot . On June 28, 2019, it was announced that McCarthy was in talks to play Ursula in Disney's film The Little Mermaid , set to be directed by Rob Marshall . On February 18, 2020, McCarthy confirmed her casting as the villainess during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show . The film
544-553: A big thing missing where you can't dress to your mood above a certain number. Malls segregate "plus-size" clothes stores and hide these stores away from other sections of the mall." Seven7, which was developed alongside Sunrise Brands, debuted in August 2015 on the Home Shopping Network . List of awards and nominations received by Melissa McCarthy Melissa McCarthy at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012, where she received
612-441: A budget of $ 29 million. Also that year, she played an author and scientist in the all-female reboot of Ghostbusters , directed by Paul Feig. The film grossed $ 229.1 million worldwide against its $ 144 million budget, making it a box office bomb with losses of over $ 70 million following theaters taking their revenue cut. At the 43rd People's Choice Awards , McCarthy won Award for Favorite Comedic Movie Actress. In 2016 she recorded
680-426: A core group of performers began to showcase their material at various venues around Hollywood. In January 1974, Austin announced that he wanted to create a theatre company. There were fifty founding members of the company (membership at that time required payment of $ 25 to attend workshops). They developed material in the workshops and performed the best pieces in the weekend shows. The group produced its first show in
748-500: A maximum of three six-month periods.) Sunday Company members are eligible to be voted into Main Company (or "The Groundlings") at the end of each six-month term of Sunday Company. Many Groundlings performers appeared in movies and television, including several who have become cast members and writers on Saturday Night Live , MADtv , Reno 911! , and the G4 network while also being active on
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#1733085326167816-472: A minor role in the 1999 comedy Go , and later had roles in the films Drowning Mona , Disney's The Kid , Charlie's Angels , Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle , The Third Wheel and The Life of David Gale . She also worked in three episodes of Kim Possible , voicing DNAmy . In 2000, McCarthy was cast as Sookie St. James , the upbeat and klutzy best friend of Lorelai Gilmore , on The WB television series Gilmore Girls . Throughout
884-455: A nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress . She has since starred in the drama miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) and played Ursula in the musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid (2023). McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone are the founders of the production company On the Day Productions, under which they have collaborated on several comedy films including Life of
952-426: A nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . She went on to star in several commercially successful comedies, including Identity Thief (2013), The Heat (2013), Tammy (2014), St. Vincent (2014), Spy (2015), and The Boss (2016). In 2018, McCarthy received critical acclaim for her portrayal of writer Lee Israel in the biographical film Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), earning
1020-467: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . In August 2015, Forbes ranked her as the third highest-paid actress of 2015, with earnings of $ 23 million. Also in 2015, McCarthy played the lead in frequent collaborator Paul Feig 's spy comedy Spy , a role that earned McCarthy her first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy . The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $ 235 million worldwide against
1088-402: A turn of limitless surprise, making an otherwise adequate comedy soar as a star vehicle. She is riveting in simply-penned moments of remorse and confession, adding tearful depth to her ace timing and formidable physical comedy." Peter Debruge of Variety magazine praised McCarthy but criticized the script, saying "Melissa McCarthy proves she’s got what it takes to carry a feature, however meager
1156-438: Is Melissa McCarthy, sweeping all before her as charismatic, bestselling author Frances, who has recently been dealt harsh blows and is here to have pampered time to recover. As is so often the case with the magnificent McCarthy, she is the best, most arresting thing in the series, and every time she comes back on screen you wriggle with delight." She received Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in
1224-585: Is an American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and school based in Los Angeles , California. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin , whose improv techniques were taught by Del Close and other members of the Second City , located in Chicago and later St. Louis . They used these techniques to produce sketches and improvised scenes. Its name
1292-613: Is an alumna of The Groundlings , an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, California . She also performed in New York City as a drag queen under the moniker Miss Y, including at the Wigstock festival. McCarthy made her first television appearance in an episode of the NBC comedy series Jenny , opposite her cousin Jenny McCarthy . She made her feature film debut in
1360-503: Is based on the students writing and performing Groundlings style sketch shows. The program can take several years to complete. Students may be asked to repeat Basic and Intermediate classes multiple times. Upon completion of Advanced Writing Lab, students may be voted into the Sunday Company, where they may remain for no more than 18 months. (Sunday Company members are cast for six months at a time, and can be voted into Sunday Company for
1428-481: Is forced to rely on her alcoholic grandmother ( Susan Sarandon ) for transportation as they embark on a journey of self-discovery. Although a box office success, grossing over $ 100 million from a $ 20 million budget, it received highly negative reviews from critics with McCarthy received Razzie nomination for Worst Actress . On Rotten Tomatoes , the site's critical consensus reads, "Melissa McCarthy remains an engaging screen presence, but her efforts aren't enough to keep
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#17330853261671496-791: Is now the longest running improv show in Los Angeles. It was followed in 2001 by the long-form improv Crazy Uncle Joe Show , which runs every Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. Beginning in 1981, the company added alternative format shows to the theatre's regular line-up. The first one was The Pee-wee Herman Show , created and co-written by Paul Reubens as a showcase for his Pee-wee Herman character, which he created in Groundlings workshops and revues. Pee-wee and his friends (played by and co-written by other Groundlings including Phil Hartman , Lynne Marie Stewart , John Paragon , Edie McClurg , and John Moody) started performing Saturdays at midnight, after
1564-410: Is taken from Shakespeare's Hamlet , Act III, Scene II: "...to split the ears of the groundlings, who for the most part are capable of nothing but inexplicable dumbshows and noise." In 1975 the troupe purchased and moved into its location on Melrose Avenue . The Groundlings School holds sessions every six weeks with over 300 students per session, with more than 2,000 students per year going through
1632-461: The 39th Golden Raspberry Awards , McCarthy won two awards: for Worst Actress ( Life of the Party and The Happytime Murders ) and Redeemer Award for her Can You Ever Forgive Me? performance. In 2019, McCarthy played the lead in the crime film The Kitchen . It received mostly negative reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb. Variety ' s Owen Gleiberman described the film as "just like Widows , except not as good." Gleiberman
1700-546: The CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016), for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011. McCarthy's appearances as a host on Saturday Night Live (2011–2017) led to a win for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017. McCarthy gained critical acclaim for her performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), receiving
1768-680: The SAG Award , Critics' Choice Movie Award , and numerous other critics groups. For her performance in the action comedy film Spy (2015), she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. McCarthy received further critical acclaim for her performance in the biographical drama film Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), for which she received nominations for the BAFTA Award , Critics' Choice Movie Award , SAG Award , Golden Globe Award , and Academy Award for Best Actress . Among other accolades, McCarthy also received an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance , Comedy Award for Best Comedic Actress , and
1836-619: The Santa Barbara International Film Festival 's Virtuoso Award and Montecito Award. In 2016, she became the first woman to ever win the Comedic Genius Award at the MTV Movie Awards . She is a recipient of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011 for her performance in the comedy series Mike & Molly and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in
1904-517: The Stephen Sondheim Theatre on November 11, 2010. The production was filmed for another HBO Special. Groundlings cast on Saturday Night Live and Mad TV have often adapted their sketches and characters developed at the Groundlings into TV audience favorites. Former members of the Groundlings have further developed such materials into shows and films, such as Pee-wee's Big Adventure , Pee-wee's Playhouse , Elvira, Mistress of
1972-429: The 21st century, it has an annual enrollment of more than 4200 students. The Sunday Company was formed by Suzanne Kent in 1982 to further develop the talent coming through the school. In 1975 the company acquired what became The Groundlings Theatre at 7307 Melrose Avenue (the building was previously used as an interior decorator 's studio, a furniture showroom, a gay bar, and a massage parlor). Through equity and with
2040-571: The 30-seat basement of 1089 North Oxford Avenue, (earlier, the Oxford Theatre , then The MET , later the Eastwood Performing Arts Center ) near the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue. Los Angeles Times theatre critic Sylvie Drake was in the audience the first weekend, and wrote a rave review. As the buzz about the new company increased, the entertainment industry started taking notice. Comedian Lily Tomlin
2108-515: The 40x40 campaign launched by Meghan Markle to mark her 40th birthday. 40x40 is a campaign that asks people around the world to spend 40 minutes of their time mentoring women reentering the workforce and combating the outsized economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women. McCarthy studied textiles at Southern Illinois University , and was interested in a fashion career before she pursued her interests in acting. When she moved to New York City, it
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2176-550: The Advanced Lab level, a student may be voted into the Sunday Company, which performs every Sunday at 7:30pm. During this time, students write, rehearse and perform new material every week. After six months of performing in the Sunday Company, students are either voted to remain in the company for another six months, voted to be dismissed from the school, or voted into the Main Company, also known as The Groundlings. No one can stay in
2244-641: The Dark , A Night at the Roxbury , and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion . In 1998, the Groundlings were given an improv television program on the F/X network called Instant Comedy with The Groundlings . In September 2008, the Groundlings began producing short-form sketch episodes for Crackle . On September 12, 2011, the Groundlings featured a sketch titled " Resting Bitch Face " (written by Patric Cagle, co-starring Nate Clark, and directed by Mitch Silpa ). The sketch
2312-483: The Groundlings paid tribute to passing of their founder, Gary Austin, by gathering at the theatre and laying flowers at his plaque. Students must pass an audition to get into the Basic class. If a student passes the audition, their results are valid for one year. If a student does not pass the audition, they are allowed to audition again in four months. Students are allowed to audition a total of three times. After completing
2380-478: The Party (2018), Super Intelligence (2020), and Thunder Force (2021). In 2015, she launched her own clothing line for plus-sized women, named Melissa McCarthy Seven7, and she received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Melissa Ann McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois , to Sandra and Michael McCarthy. She is a cousin of actress and model Jenny McCarthy . McCarthy
2448-501: The Party , The Happytime Murders , Thunder Force , Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Nine Perfect Strangers. In the April 2021 issue of Instyle , McCarthy said that, with regard to politics, "It's very polarizing, but, I mean, I'm on the left for sure, though I'm not an extremist. And I think just saying like, "Can't we all just be kind to each other?" and that gets a "F— you, lady," I don't know what to do." In August 2021, McCarthy joined
2516-435: The Sunday Company for longer than 18 months nor less than six months. All members of the Main Company are selected from members of the Sunday Company. All of the Main Company members can remain in the company for as long as they desire. Usually members do not stay for longer than a decade; most of the Groundlings retire sooner from the company. The Main Company (capped at no more than 30 members at any time) collectively acts as
2584-563: The White House. Finally in April 1979, the revitalized 99-seat theater opened its doors to audiences. In November 1979, Gary Austin stepped down from his position as artistic director. Tom Maxwell was elected as his successor, and he served for the next ten years. In 1989, the Groundlings began the enduring tradition of having Groundlings or Groundlings alumni direct each new revue. The Main Company of no more than 30 members, collectively makes artistic, business and creative decisions. In April 2017
2652-499: The crime comedy Identity Thief with Jason Bateman . Identity Thief , her star vehicle , opened at No. 1 at the box office, and grossed $ 174 million worldwide despite negative reviews. R. Kurt Osenlund of Slant Magazine praised McCarthy's performance, writing that she "gives a performance leagues better than anything to be expected in a mainstream, early-in-the-year release, padding a typically sketched character with layers of hilarity and pathos. McCarthy owns 'Identity Thief' with
2720-756: The film McCarthy's return to form, writing "Finally, after the promise shown in Bridesmaids , but sold short since by weak scripts in films like Tammy and Identity Thief , Melissa McCarthy gets a movie vehicle worthy of her talents." In 2016, McCarthy starred in the comedy film The Boss , a film based on a character which McCarthy had created in the Los Angeles Groundlings – a wealthy businesswoman "who goes to jail for insider trading, and struggles to reinvent herself as America's new sweetheart when she's released". Although it received generally negative reviews from critics, it grossed over $ 78 million worldwide on
2788-457: The first audition. He was accepted, but due to competition, he had to wait more than a year before starting to perform in shows. With such a large company, workshops seven days a week, and sold-out shows going up three nights a weekend, the Groundlings needed a place to call their own. The Groundlings School of improvisation began in 1978 with 17 students and staff members Gary Austin, Tom Maxwell, Phyllis Katz, Laraine Newman, and Tracy Newman . In
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2856-481: The highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. McCarthy began appearing in television and film in the late 1990s and first gained recognition for her role as Sookie St. James on the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007). She played Dena on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007–2009) before starring as Molly Flynn on
2924-434: The independent comedies The Captain , Just Add Water , and Pretty Ugly People . Also in 2007, McCarthy starred as Dena Stevens on the ABC sitcom Samantha Who? . McCarthy played Samantha's socially awkward childhood best friend, whom Samantha hasn't seen since seventh grade. When Samantha wakes from her coma, Dena convinces Samantha that they have always been best friends. While Andrea eventually forces her to reveal
2992-430: The internet, mainly YouTube . In 1972, Gary Austin (a veteran of San Francisco's The Committee ) assembled a group of performers in Los Angeles to work on their craft. They would improvise, perform monologues, scenes, characters, songs, dances, and classic plays. After about a year, they started doing performances and inviting friends to come and watch. Word got out about the workshop, more people started coming, and
3060-420: The jumbled Tammy on track." Later in 2014, McCarthy played the female lead, opposite Bill Murray , in the comedy-drama film St. Vincent , directed and written by Theodore Melfi . The film received positive reviews from critics and her performance as an overworked single mom was noted. At the 20th Critics' Choice Awards , she received Best Actress in a Comedy Movie nomination. In May 2015, McCarthy received
3128-897: The lowest opening of McCarthy's career as a lead. Later in 2018, she starred as celebrity biographer Lee Israel in the dark comedy-drama film Can You Ever Forgive Me? directed by Marielle Heller . She replaced Julianne Moore , who was fired shortly before shooting was to begin. McCarthy's performance as Lee drew high praise. Film Journal International said McCarthy's performance is "stunning", and her previous film roles "could not anticipate how fearlessly and credibly she inhabits Lee Israel." She received an Academy Award for Best Actress nomination, and well as Golden Globe , Critics' Choice, Screen Actors Guild Awards and BAFTA Awards nominations. She won Best Actress awards from New York Film Critics Online , San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle , Boston Society of Film Critics , Vancouver Film Critics Circle and Florida Film Critics Circle . At
3196-477: The organization's artistic director, democratically making business and creative decisions as a group. The Groundlings Revues (now commonly referred to as the Main Shows) were the first shows performed by the company and they established the Groundlings improv, character, and sketch comedy style. In 1981, the revue was given a title, "L.A. 200, Groundlings 3". Since that time every revue has had its own name, and has
3264-602: The part is virtually identical to the one Pat Carroll originated, she aces what’s demanded of these tricky remakes: Basically, McCarthy manages to hit every beat the super fans expect, while surprising with every pause and inflection." McCarthy starred opposite Jerry Seinfeld in the comedy film Unfrosted for Netflix. She also set to star in the film Genie written by Richard Curtis . McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend Ben Falcone , an actor and member of The Groundlings , on October 8, 2005. The couple have two daughters, Vivian and Georgette. McCarthy's pregnancy with Vivian
3332-420: The program. The competitive program, with admission by audition, consists of five levels (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Improv, Writing Lab, and Advanced Writing Lab). Participants must satisfy instructors' requirements in order to advance from the first three levels. For Writing Lab and Advanced Writing Lab, students are voted on by then-current members of the Main Company as to whether they will move on. This vote
3400-516: The regular revues. Quickly the show became a huge LA hit; it moved to The Roxy Theatre on Sunset Blvd and was filmed for an HBO special. In the following years, Pee-wee became a pop culture icon; films, toys, and a children's television show were created about the character. An updated revival of the original stage show (with many of the Groundlings reprising their roles) had a successful run in Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre and in New York on Broadway at
3468-581: The same year, Groundlings Jim Rash and Nat Faxon won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for The Descendants . In 2006, the Groundlings recorded a skit called David Blaine Street Magic performed in the alleyway behind the theater. After being uploaded to YouTube , it became one of the most popular videos on the website. As of October 2014, the video has had more than 38 million views and 60,000 comments since October 12, 2006. The skit stars Mitch Silpa parodying David Blaine in both
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#17330853261673536-546: The series, Sookie is Lorelai's business partner and cheerleader. On April 7, 2016, McCarthy announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she would be returning for the show's revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life , on Netflix. The series was released November 25, 2016 and McCarthy appeared in one of its four episodes. In 2007, she starred opposite Ryan Reynolds in the science fantasy psychological thriller The Nines , written and directed by John August . She later starred in
3604-811: The show itself for hanging every one of its gags on the subject of their weight. In 2011, McCarthy had a breakout performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids alongside Kristen Wiig , Maya Rudolph , Rose Byrne , Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper . She received wide critical acclaim and press coverage for her performance. McCarthy received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. She received BAFTA , Critics' Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, and well as won Boston Society of Film Critics Award , New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Supporting Actress, Women Film Critics Circle Award for Best Comedic Actress, and MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance . One of McCarthy's most memorable scenes in Bridesmaids
3672-416: The song " Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better) " with Barbra Streisand which appears on Streisand's album Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway . On February 4 and 11, 2017 she made surprise appearances on Saturday Night Live portraying White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer . She returned to the show to portray Spicer on April 16 and May 13, 2017 (also hosting the latter). McCarthy also appeared in
3740-578: The truth, Samantha still remains friends with Dena. She guest starred in Rita Rocks and on Private Practice . In 2010, McCarthy played supporting roles in films The Back-up Plan and Life as We Know It . In 2010, McCarthy was cast in a leading role on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly . Television critic Lucy Mangan from the Guardian commended McCarthy and her co-star Billy Gardell on some “unfeasibly delicate and charming work”, while decrying
3808-613: The underlying material." She received People's Choice and MTV Movie Awards nomination for her performance. Later in 2013, McCarthy co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the buddy cop comedy The Heat . The film was released in the United States and Canada on June 28, 2013, to both critical and commercial success. With McCarthy being called "box office gold," The Heat grossed $ 229 million worldwide. She won American Comedy Award for Best Comedy Actress - Film , and well as received nominations an Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in
3876-406: The use of their own funds, company members set out to modernize the building and convert it into a performance space. They battled through four years of red tape, building codes, and parking restrictions before producing any shows on the stage. During that time the Groundlings performed their revues at a handful of theaters all over town, including The Improv , The Matrix, The Hollywood Canteen , and
3944-719: The word "Groundling" in the title. Initially one or two revues were performed in a year, increasing to three by the 1990s, and four in 2007, in addition to a special holiday show in December. Main Shows are performed every Friday at 8:00 p.m. and every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. In 1992, Melanie Graham created Cookin With Gas , a weekly short form improv show performed by Groundlings, Groundlings Alumni, Sunday Company members, and special celebrity guests. The show continues to be performed every Thursday night at 8:00 p.m., and
4012-473: Was a regular in the audience, and she hired several Groundlings to perform on her The Lily Tomlin Show . Later that year Lorne Michaels , who produced Tomlin's TV special, asked Groundling Laraine Newman to be a cast member for Saturday Night Live . Membership in the company grew to 90. To keep the size of the company down, it required selection by audition. Phil Hartman , then a graphic designer, tried out in
4080-581: Was critical of the script but praised McCarthy's fierce performance. The following year, she returned to comedy with the leading role in the Superintelligence . In 2021, she starred in the superhero comedy film Thunder Force , and the comedy-drama film The Starling , both was released on Netflix. She executive produced and starred in the Hulu limited thriller drama series, Nine Perfect Strangers . The Guardian 's Lucy Mangan said: "Most engagingly, there
4148-765: Was improvised, according to director Paul Feig . In fall 2011, after achieving fame from Bridesmaids , she received her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Mike & Molly . In June 2011, she hosted the Women in Film Crystal ;+ Lucy Awards . She was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in June 2012 along with 175 others. McCarthy hosted Saturday Night Live on October 1, 2011, April 6, 2013, February 1, 2014, February 13, 2016, and May 12, 2017. She
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#17330853261674216-492: Was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her appearances on the television show from 2011 to 2017, winning in 2017. In 2011, McCarthy produced a CBS pilot which starred her husband, Ben Falcone. After her Bridesmaids breakout, McCarthy had supporting roles in the comedy films This Is 40 (2012), the spinoff to Judd Apatow 's film Knocked Up , and The Hangover Part III (2013). In 2013, McCarthy co-starred in
4284-489: Was raised on a farm in a large Catholic family. Her father is of Irish descent, while her mother is of English , German , and Irish ancestry. Some of her forebears were from County Cork . She graduated from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy ) in Joliet, Illinois , and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Her career started with stand-up comedy in Los Angeles, and later in New York City. McCarthy
4352-451: Was released in 2023 and grossed over $ 569 million worldwide against a total production budget of $ 250 million. Peter Debruge from the Variety wrote: "If Bailey is the film’s big discovery, then McCarthy is its no-brainer. Dolled up to look like Divine’s evil-stepsister in her glowing green lair, the comic star’s just delicious as the movie’s deep-sea villain. Her timing is impeccable, and though
4420-491: Was released on May 11, 2018. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $ 65 million. She also starred in The Happytime Murders , an adult puppet buddy cop crime comedy film directed by Brian Henson . The film was released on August 24, 2018, and received mostly negative reviews and was a box-office bomb, grossing $ 27.5 million worldwide against a $ 40–47 million budget. It went on to debut to $ 9.5 million, marking
4488-492: Was to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology . One of her closest friends is shoe designer Brian Atwood . McCarthy also spent time working as the costumer for a dance company. In 2015, McCarthy announced her first clothing collection, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, for plus-size women. The line includes clothes up to size 28. In an interview with More , McCarthy stated that "people don't stop at size 12. I feel like there's
4556-436: Was uploaded to YouTube on October 11 and performed repeatedly during fall of the same year. The film Bridesmaids was written by Groundlings alum Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo and featured a cast consisting heavily of members of the Groundlings, including Melissa McCarthy , Maya Rudolph , Wendi McLendon-Covey , and others in supporting roles. The movie was a box office success and nominated for two Academy Awards . In
4624-469: Was written into the last season of Gilmore Girls . Vivian and Georgette both made an appearance in the 2016 film The Boss , with the former playing a younger version of her mother's character. Falcone often makes cameo appearances in McCarthy's films and TV series, such as a third-season episode of Gilmore Girls , The Nines , Bridesmaids , The Heat , Tammy , Identity Thief , Spy , The Boss , Life of
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