Name: Melissa McCarthy
Birth Name: 
Melissa McCarthy
Birth Date: 
August 26, 1970
Birth Place: 
Plainfield, Illinois, U.S.A
Occupation: 
Actress
Relationship Status: 
Married to Ben Falcone
Celebrity Ranking # 420
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Melissa McCarthy Responds to "Female Hippo" Comment in "Identity Thief" Review

Posted Thursday June 13, 2013 5:16 PM GMT

Hollywood is a fickle place to be, especially when it comes to the overbearing standards of being stick thin, but hilarious actress Melissa McCarthy isn't letting the critics bring her down.

Back in February, when the 42-year-old's hit film "Identity Thief" was released, New York Observer critic Rex Reed caused a media firestorm when he called the comedic star "tractor-sized" and a "female hippo" in a review of the flick.

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Sandra Bullock & Melissa McCarthy Talk Pesky Paparazzi in Parade

Posted Thursday June 6, 2013 11:20 AM GMT

With their action-comedy flick "The Heat" slated to hit theaters June 28th, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy rocked the cover of Parade magazine's latest issue.

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Photo Credit: Ruven Afanador for Parade

Stars Flock to CinemaCon in Vegas

Posted Thursday April 18, 2013 4:15 PM GMT

Flocking to Sin City to promote their upcoming projects, Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Ben Stiller went to CinemaCon at Caesars Palace on Thursday (April 18).

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Melissa McCarthy Shines Bright at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Posted Sunday April 14, 2013 8:17 PM GMT

Stepping out for a swanky shindig, Melissa McCarthy showed up on the red carpet outside Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards tonight (April 14).

The “Bridesmaids” star got all gussied up for the momentous occasion and wore it well as she made her way through the gaggle of fans and shutterbugs.

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Melissa McCarthy Brings on the Laughs on "Saturday Night Live"

Posted Sunday April 7, 2013 12:00 PM GMT

Laughs were plentiful on "Saturday Night Live" last night (April 6), as Melissa McCarthy hosted the iconic show for her second time.

After a hilarious cold open featuring a C-Span report on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, the "Bridesmaids" funny lady teetered out into the stage in red high heels for her monologue.

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Melissa McCarthy Stops By “Sesame Street”

Posted Thursday March 21, 2013 4:43 PM GMT

She’s gained a fiercely loyal following thanks to her own unique brand of humor and lovable vibe, and Melissa McCarthy is a big hit on her new episode of “Sesame Street.”

The “Bridesmaids” actress gave a hilarious performance with Elmo and a dancing penguin, including a rendition of the “flap-a-waddle boom boom.”

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Report: Melissa McCarthy to Star in "St. Vincent de Van Nuys"

Posted Monday March 11, 2013 11:28 PM GMT

Adding another role to her extensive film repertoire, Melissa McCarthy is reportedly being offered a leading part in the upcoming movie, "St. Vincent de Van Nuys."

According to Deadline, the "Bridesmaids" star would join Bill Murray in the comedy drama, directed by Ted Melfi.

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Melissa McCarthy to Host "Saturday Night Live" Again

Posted Wednesday March 6, 2013 6:37 PM GMT

Marking her second time in two years, Melissa McCarthy will return to host an upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live."

On April 6th, the "Identity Thief" star will grace the stage in NBC's Studio 8H with an unannounced musical guest.

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