Melissa McCarthy Bio | Wiki
Melissa McCarthy is a renowned American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She has appeared in many films and tv series. She has won numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy has been featured multiple times in the annual rankings of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
Further, along with her husband Ben Falcone, they are the founder of the production company On the Day Productions. Also, she launched her clothing line for plus-sized women, Melissa McCarthy Seven7 in 2015. In addition, she was among one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2016.
Melissa McCarthy Age
She was born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois, in the United States. McCarthy is 54 years old.
Melissa McCarthy Height
She is a woman of below-average stature. McCarthy stands at a height of 5 ft 2 in (Approx 1.57 m).
Melissa McCarthy Family
She was born to her loving parents in Plainfield, Illinois, in the United States. McCarthy is the daughter of Sandra and Michael McCarthy. Her mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry while her father is of Irish descent. She holds an American nationality and was raised on a farm in a large Catholic family.
Melissa McCarthy Husband
She married her supportive husband Ben Falcone on October 8, 2005. Ben Works is a 49-year-old actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He has co-starred with Melissa in Enough Said, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and God’s Favorite Idiot. Further, he has had cameos in several films all of which starred his wife. The duo is the parents of two daughters, Vivian Falcone and Georgette. Her pregnancy with Vivian was written into the last season of Gilmore Girls. In addition, her daughters had an appearance in the 2016 film The Boss.
Melissa McCarthy Sisters
She grew up along with her sister Margie McCarthy. She uploaded a photo of them back in 1986 on her Instagram account. However, there is no detailed information regarding her sister.
Melissa McCarthy Kids | Children
McCarthy and her husband Ben are parents of two daughters Vivian and Georgette. Vivian is a 15-year-old actress who has had casting roles in Thunder Force in 2021 and The Boss in 2016. Georgette is a 12-year-old celebrity kid. Both Georgette and Vivian had an appearance in the 2016 film The Boss.
Melissa McCarthy Education
She attained her high school diploma from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) in Joliet. McCarthy became an alumna of The Groundlings, an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe based in Los Angeles.
Melissa McCarthy Movies and Tv Shows
Movies
- Go as Sandra in 1999.
- Drowning Mona as Shirley in 2000.
- White Oleander as Paramedic in 2002.
- The Third Wheel as Marilyn in 2002.
- Chicken Party as Tot Wagner in 2003.
- Pretty Ugly People as Becky in 2008.
- Bridesmaids as Megan Price in 2011.
- The Heat as Detective Shannon Mullins in 2013.
- Spy as Susan Cooper in 2015.
- Life of the Party as Deanna Miles in 2018.
- The Kitchen as Kathy Brennan in 2019.
- The Starling as Lilly Maynard in 2021.
- Thor: Love and Thunder as Hela actress in 2022.
- The Little Mermaid as Ursula in 2023.
Tv Shows
- Jenny as Melissa in 1997.
- Gilmore Girls as Sookie St. James from 200 to 2007.
- Samantha Who? as Dena from 2007 to 2009.
- Private Practice as Lynn McDonald in 2010.
- Mike & Molly as Molly Flynn from 2010 to 2016.
- The Penguins of Madagascar as Shelley (voice) in 2012.
- Nobodies as Herself from 2017 to 2018.
- Nine Perfect Strangers as Frances Welty in 2021.
- Rita Rocks as Mindy Boone in 2009.
- God’s Favorite Idiot as Amily Luck in 2022.
Melissa McCarthy Weight Loss
She did not grow like a chubby child but she started to gain weight as she gen eating junk food. She battled weight throughout high school. After her role in Gilmore Girls, she went on a doctor-supervised liquid diet and lost 70 pounds in four months. Moreover, she changed her diet began taking a balanced diet, and stayed hydrated avoiding too many sugars.
Melissa McCarthy Ghostbusters
She had a starring role in the 2016 American supernatural comedy film directed by Paul Feig. The film focuses on the story of four eccentric women who are interested in parapsychology and start a ghost-catching business in New York City. Further, the film has a sequel Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
Melissa McCarthy Actress
She began her acting career in 1997. She has appeared in several movies like “Drowning Mona”, “The Kid”, “Charlie’s Angels”, “The Third Wheel”, and “The Life of David Gale” among others. McCarthy appeared in 153 episodes of Gilmore Gils with a starring role from 2000 to 2007.
Further, she has starred in films like “The Nines”, “The Captain”, “Just Add Water”, and “Pretty Ugly People”. From 2010 to 2016, she had a starring role as fourth-grade teacher Molly Flynn in the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly”. She received her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2011 for her role as Molly. Also, for her role in “Saturday Night Live” from 2011 to 2017 she has received five nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
Moreover, she founded the production company On the Day Productions in 2013 along with her husband Ben. Their first project was Tammy which cost $20 million. In addition, she launched her clothing line for plus-sized women, Melissa McCarthy Seven7 in 2015.
Melissa McCarthy Net Worth
Her successful career as a renowned actress has been the backbone of her fortune. McCarthy’s net worth is $90 Million.
How Tall Is Melissa McCarthy
McCarthy is a woman of below-average stature and is 5 ft 2 in.
Who Is Melissa McCarthy
McCarthy is a renowned American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She has appeared in many films and tv series. She has won numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy has been featured multiple times in the annual rankings of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
How Much Is Melissa McCarthy Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $90 Million attained from working as a renowned American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer.
McCarthy’s Social Media Accounts
Twitter – @melissamccarthy
Instagram – @melissamccarth