Melissa McCarthy Profile
Melissa McCarthy is an award-winning actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer from the United States. She has won numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmys and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globes. Her career began with stand-up comedy in Los Angeles, then moved to New York City. McCarthy is a former member of The Groundlings, a Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketches comedy troupe. She also performed as a drag queen in New York City as Miss Y, including at the Wigstock Festival.
Melissa McCarthy Wiki
Full Name: Melissa Ann McCarthy
Profession: Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer, and Fashion Designer
Nationality: American
Education: St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: August 26, 1970
Age / How Old is Melissa McCarthy?: 53 years old as of 2023
Place of Birth: Plainfield, Illinois
Country: United States Of America
Height / How tall is Melissa McCarthy?: 5 feet and 2 inches (1.57 m)
Parents: Sandra(Mother) and Michael McCarthy(Father)
Husband: Ben Falcone
Children: Not Available
Salary: $12 million to $25 million
Net Worth: $90 million
Melissa McCarthy Education
Melissa received her high school diploma from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) in Joliet, Illinois. Next, she joined Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Melissa McCarthy Personal Life, Family, Parents, and Husband
McCarthy is 53 years old as of 2023. She was born Melissa Ann McCarthy on 26 August 1970 in Plainfield, Illinois, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 26 August every year. McCarthy stands at a height of 5 feet and 2 inches (1.57 m).
She previously admitted to More magazine in 2013 that her weight fluctuated in the past. McCarthy told People magazine that after landing her role on Gilmore Girls, she tried an all-liquid diet under the supervision of a doctor, which resulted in her losing 70 pounds in four months.
McCarthy was born to Sandra and Michael McCarthy. Jenny McCarthy, the actress, and model is her cousin. McCarthy was raised in a large Catholic family on a farm. Her father is Irish, and her mother is of English, German, and Irish ancestry. Her ancestors came from County Cork.
McCarthy married her longtime boyfriend, actor and Groundlings alumnus Ben Falcone, on October 8, 2005. The couple has two daughters; Vivian Falcone born in 2007 and Georgette Falcone born in 2010. McCarthy’s pregnancy with Vivian was incorporated into the finale of Gilmore Girls. Both Vivian and Georgette appeared in the 2016 film The Boss, the former as a younger version of her mother’s character.
Melissa McCarthy Net Worth
McCarthy has an estimated net worth of $90 million.
Melissa McCarthy Salary
McCarthy’s annual income fluctuates: from 2010 to 2016, she received large consistent paychecks from Mike & Molly, which increased her yearly salary to around $15 million. She earned $23 million in 2015. She earned $12 million to $25 million per year after the show ended, depending on how full her film schedule was.
Melissa McCarthy Spy
McCarthy appeared as Susan Cooper in the 2015 American action comedy spy film Spy. She took her role on July 25, 2013. Susan Cooper, a 40-year-old single CIA employee, works at a desk. She provides remote assistance to her partner, field agent Bradley Fine, on a mission. Susan discovers evidence that Rayna communicated with terrorist middleman Sergio De Luca. Moreover, she pursues and apprehends the would-be assassin after being shot at. Susan convinces them that she adores Fine and will go to any length to protect him. She is shown on various missions all over the world, as well as her relationship with Ford, in the credits.
Melissa McCarthy NetFlix
McCarthy announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 7, 2016, that she would be returning for the show’s Netflix revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. McCarthy appeared in one of the four episodes of the latter, which was released on November 25, 2016.
Melissa McCarthy The Boss
McCarthy starred in The Boss, a comedy film based on a character created by McCarthy 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.”
Melissa McCarthy Bridesmaids
McCarthy made her film debut in the comedy Bridesmaids in 2011, alongside Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Ellie Kemper. McCarthy was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance. She received her first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Mike & Molly in the fall of 2011, following her success with Bridesmaids.
Melissa McCarthy Gilmore Girls
McCarthy received critical acclaim for her performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids in 2011, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Melissa McCarthy Clothesline
McCarthy, who studied Textiles at Southern Illinois University before pursuing a career in acting, was originally interested in a career in fashion. She moved to New York City to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology when she first arrived. Brian Atwood, a shoe designer, is one of her closest friends. McCarthy has also worked as a customer for a dance company.
In collaboration with Sunrise Brands, she debuted Melissa McCarthy Seven7, her first clothing collection for plus-size women. The clothing will be available in sizes up to 28. Her fashion line, Seven7, debuted on the Home Shopping Network in August 2015, with plans for her designs to be sold in major retailers.
Melissa McCarthy Ursula/The Little Mermaid
In 2023, McCarthy starred in the role of Ursula in the musical romantic fantasy film, The Little Mermaid. Ursula is the estranged sister of Triton, aunt of Ariel and her sisters, and the sea witch who makes a deal to give her legs in exchange for her siren voice. The contract has the condition that Ariel must have a “true love’s kiss” with Prince Eric before 3 days are over else she turns back into a mermaid and is captured by Ursula. Ursula plans to take over Atlantica and uses Ariel to bring her plan to fruition. For her role, she went to singing classes daily and performed with an orchestra.
Melissa McCarthy Tammy
In 2014, McCarthy starred in the role of Tammy Banks Tammy. The film follows Tammy and her vulgar and alcoholic grandmother on a road trip and discovers her husband’s unfaithfulness in the process after losing her car and job. The film served as the first film produced under her and her husband’s production company. Additionally, she co-wrote the film’s script.
Melissa McCarthy Movies
- 2023 – The Little Mermaid
- 2022 – Thor: Love and Thunder
- 2021 – Thunder Force
- 2021 – The Starling
- 2020 – Superintelligence
- 2019 – The Kitchen
- 2018 – Life of the Party
- 2018 – The Happytime Murders
- 2018 – Can You Ever Forgive Me?
- 2016 – The Boss – Michelle Darnell
- 2016 – Central Intelligence
- 2016 – Ghostbusters
- 2015 – Spy
- 2014 – Tammy
Melissa McCarthy TV Shows
- 2022 – God’s Favorite Idiot
- 2021 – Nine Perfect Strangers
- 2020 – Little Big Shots
- 2017–2018 – Nobodies
- 2016 – Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
- 2012 – The Penguins of Madagascar
- 2011–2017 – Saturday Night Live
- 2010–2016 – Mike & Molly
- 2010 – Private Practice
- 2009 – Rita Rocks
- 2007–2009 – Samantha Who?
- 2004 – Curb Your Enthusiasm
- 2002–2005 – Kim Possible
- 2000–2007 – Gilmore Girls
- 2000 – D.C.