Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy, the outstanding and multi-talented actress, comedienne and fashion designer has continued to wow her fans for over 2 decades.

Early Accomplishments

She got her initial exposure to fame in 1997 through the sitcom Jenny where she portrayed the Melissa character. The following year, she branched into movies as she was featured in a short film titled God.

Best Known For

Throughout the course of her career, she has attained much fame from the comedy film Bridesmaids. She acted so flawlessly in this film that it earned her 2 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Boston Society of Film Critics Award as well as an Iowa Film Critics Award.

Sexual Orientation

Melissa is straight. Prior to her marriage, none of her past relationships was known.

Family

Melissa's parents are Sandra and Michael McCarthy. She is not the only in her family that has been exposed to fame as she has two popular cousins, Jenny and Joanne McCarthy.

In 2005, she became a member of the Falcone family as she tied the knot with actor and fellow comedian Ben Falcone. Currently, the couple has 2 daughters named Vivian and Georgette.

Religion

Right from her childhood, Mellissa was raised in a Christian family under the Catholic denomination. This upbringing led her to hold on to her faith after all these years. She stated once in an interview that she strongly believes in heaven.

Worth To Know

During the time she lived in New York City, she used to share an apartment with the famous shoe designer Brian Atwood.

Melissa's middle name is Ann.

In 2016 she lost 50 pounds (22 kg) and wore dress size US14.

She has a clothing line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7.